Building Applications and Forms

A building permit is required for all construction activities, including residential, industrial, and commercial projects.

• New Dwelling/Construction Information Guide
• New Dwelling/Construction: Application to Construct or Demolish

Accessory buildings and structures over 108 square feet or storage buildings over 161 square feet require a building permit. 

• Accessory Building/Structure Information Guide
• Accessory Building/Structure: Application to Construct or Demolish

Attached decks and porches require a building permit, regardless of size.

• Decks/Porches: Application to Construct or Demolish and Information Guide

Additions and renovations can be major or minor projects depending on the scope of work proposed. A building permit is required for any addition to an existing building and for most renovations. If you are unsure whether your proposed renovation requires permit please contact the Building Department.

• Addition/Renovation: Application to Construct or Demolish and Guide

A demolition permit is required before any building, or part of a building, is removed or torn down. To request a reduced assessment value resulting in reduced property taxes during time structure(s) have been demolished, please complete Section 357 (form) in full. 

• Demolition: Application to Construct or Demolish (Includes Section 357 Application to Council or the Assessment Review Board)
• Section 357 Application (Section 357: Current year cancellation, reduction, refund of taxes due to property change ex. demolition, fire, etc.)

The construction of farm buildings and structures can vary substantially and early consultation with the Planning Department is highly recommended.

If the purpose of the building/structure is to house livestock or manure, you will likely need to supply proof of the completion of a Nutrient Management strategy or plan from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. All buildings and structures for the purpose of housing livestock and manure must also meet the minimum distance separation formula calculations (MDS II). Please contact the Planning Department for further information. 

For farm buildings and structures that are not for the purpose of housing livestock (i.e. hay or equipment storage), please complete the below building permit application.

• Farm Buildings and Structures: Application to Construct or Demolish

The Ontario Building Code regulates the installation of solid fuel burning appliances including masonry fireplaces, free-standing wood and pellet stoves and fireplace inserts. This includes any alteration to existing installations and replacements of part of or all of a system. 

An outdoor solid fuel combustion appliance is a separate building that is used to heat a main dwelling. The typical wood-burning furnace is situated inside an out-building. To learn more about outdoor solid fuel appliance regulations please read the Outdoor Solid Fuel Combustion Appliances By-law 07-08.

• By-law 07-08
• Woodstove Permit
• Application to Permit Outdoor Solid Fuel Combustion Appliances

Swimming pools (including soft-sided/inflatable pools) require a pool permit if the pool can hold over 18 inches (one and one half feet) of water. To learn more about swimming pool regulations and potential fencing requirements, please read Pool By-law 01-14.

• By-law 01-14
• Outdoor Swimming Pool: Application 

Roof mounted solar panels with a face area equal to or greater than 5m2(53.8 ft2) require a building permit. 

• Solar Panels: Addition or Renovation Application Form and Guide

Fences do not require building permits at this time. Fences to enclose a pool must conform to the Pool By-law 01-14 as amended. If your property is a corner lot, contact the Planning Department as there may be setback requirements that a fence must comply with.

Please contact the Clerks Department for information on Line Fences and the Line Fences Act.

Sewage System and/or Site Inspection application for new or replacement sewage system.

• Sewage System and/or Site Inspection Application

Commonly used for minor variance and zoning inspections, or prior to sale/purchase of a property with a sewage system.

• Septic/Sewage Maintenance Inspection Application

Authorization for an application to be submitted by a person other than the legal owner.

• Agent Authorization Form

To apply for an entrance permit for road/highways under municipal jurisdiction. Please note, if your property is located on a County Road, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is the approval authority for a new entrance.

• Entrance Permit Application Form

This form is to be completed and signed by the person who reviews and takes responsibility for the energy efficiency design for the project.

• Energy Efficiency Design Summary Form

This form is to indicate the individual who reviews and takes responsibility for design activities with respect to the project. 

• Schedule 1 - Designer Information Form

This form is to indicate the individual responsible for the installation of the septic/sewage system. 

• Schedule 2 - Sewage System Installer Information

Request for file search related to a Private Sewage Disposal System installed after 1973. 

• File Search Forms (Septic)

Pump-out Agreement-Owner’s Undertaking (These are required to be arranged to ensure a holding tank can get pump-out servicing).

• Holding Tanks Form

This form is used when the owners name has been changed.

• Transfer of Sewage System to New Owner Form

This form is to confirm location and casing depth of an existing well.
Information on wells is stores by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. You can access information through their website if your well information was submitted.

• Well Records
• Well Record Verification Form

This form is used after a septic/sewage system permit has been issued for a new or replacement system and is to confirm that the sewage system components have been installed and completed as per the application supporting the permit.

• Backfill Notification and As Constructed Form

This form is for the installer/contractor to certify that the Filter Medium for an installation of a Class 4 Sewage Disposal System conforms to the requirements of the Ont. Reg. 350/06 Section 8.7.5.3(3) under the Ontario Building Code Act. 

• Filter Sand Affidavit Form

This form is for the installer/contractor to certify that the stone for the installation of a Sewage Disposal System conforms to the requirements of Ont. Reg. 350/06 Section 8.7.3.3(5)(a) under the Ontario Building Code Act.

• Septic Stone Affidavit Form