Forms & Applications

Residential Toilet/Showerhead Replacement Program

This program is now finished for 2007, however due to it's success in 2007, we anticipate that Council will continue with the program in 2008.  Please contact Mike Taylor, Water and Wastewater Operations Manager with any inquiries.

• Information about the program
• Application for a Rebate

• Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment
• Application for an Official Plan Amendment
• Application For Minor Variance Or For Permission

 Building/Sewage(Septic) Application Form

• Application to Construct or Demolish a Building, or to construct or repair a Septic System

 For Building Permits after January 1, 2006 all designers must be qualified and registered with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in order to obtain building permits in Ontario.  Please contact the Ministry at 416-585-6665 or their web site www.obc.mah.gov.on.ca

Permits:

When is a Building Permit Required?

In general, a building permit is required to erect, install, extend, alter or repair a building. The following are examples of projects that require building permits:

·         Construction of a new home.

·         Addition of a carport, garage, porch or room(s) to an existing home.

·         Any structural work, including alterations to interior partitions or the installation of new skylights, windows or doors.

·         Addition of dormer(s).

·         Enclosing a porch or deck.

·         Addition of a deck to an existing home.

·         Raising a house to provide a full basement.

·         Constructing or installing detached accessory buildings such as a garage, shed, or playhouse larger than 108 square feet (10 square metres).

·         Installation of fireplaces and woodstoves and chimneys.

• Installation of above ground or inground pools.

·         Installation of insulation, air/vapour barrier and drywall.

·         Replacing or installing new plumbing.

·         Dampproofing or waterproofing foundation walls including installation of weeping tile.

·         Installing a ramp or elevating device.

The following are examples of projects that may require a building permit:

·         General repair or renovations to a building or structure.

·         Replacement of windows. Note: A permit is not required if you are replacing windows that are the same size and same location.

·         Roof repairs,  Note:  Re-shingling your roof does not  require a permit but additions or alterations to the roof do require a permit.

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If these lists do not include specifics of your project or you are not sure if a permit will be required, please review the details of the work with our Building Department, prior to construction.

NOTE: Although a Building Permit may not be required, you MUST still comply with the requirements of the applicable municipal Zoning By-Law.

Click on the following link to view a list of current fees:  Building Permit Fees

Septic System Permits:

A Building Permit is required in all cases where an existing or new septic is constructed, altered, repaired in any manner.  This includes alterations or replacement of a septic tank or pump chamber.   Please contact the Building Department for more specifics.

Remember:   If you proceed with any of the above activities without a Permit, your fees will be doubled.