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Building Permits Frequently Asked Questions

What is the review period for Building Permit Applications? 

The time required for processing a Building Permit application is between 10 to 30 business days, depending on its class and  size determination as follows:

10 days
 Houses and semi-detached houses including:
  • Additions, renovations
  • Decks
  • Attached garages, carports
  • Detached structures 
    • Sheds, Garages, Carports
  • Tents
  • Signs
15 days
  • Town houses or Row houses.
  • Buildings other than those described above, where Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code is applicable
    • 3 or fewer storeys in height
    • Building area less than 600 square metres
    • Major Occupancies classified as:
      • Residential 
      • Business and Personal Services (ex. Offices)
      • Mercantile (ex. Retail stores)
      • Medium or low hazard industrial 
  • Farm Buildings not exceeding 600 square metres in building area
20 Days
  • Buildings where Part 3 of the Ontario Building Code is applicable
    • More than 3 storeys
    • Greater than 600 square metres in building area
    • Building area less than 600 square metres
    • Major Occupancies classified as:
      • Assembly (including restaurants over 30 seats)
      • Care or Detention
      • Residential
      • Business and Personal Services
      • Mercantile
      • High, medium or low hazard industrial
  • Farm buildings exceeding 600 square metres in building area

30 days

  • Post-disaster buildings
  • High buildings to which Ontario Building Code applies 
  • Buildings with interconnected floor areas to which Ontario Building Code applies

The above timelines are for complete permit applications.  A complete application is one that meets zoning requirements, all applicable laws & the submitted drawings provide all the required information.

Please be advised that Staff will provide assistance to the applicant but must refrain from acting in the capacity of a designer.

How long is my permit valid?

You have six months after the permit is issued to start construction.  Once construction commences, the permit will not expire, although, it can still be revoked as per section 8 of the Building Code Act if construction discontinues for more than one year

 

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