Step 2 of 4: Preparing Your Building Permit Application
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
What paperwork do I need to provide?
- Application Form (Sample Application Form)
- Schedule 1 (Sample Schedule 1)
- Site Plan (Sample Site Plan)
- Construction Drawings (Sample deck drawing)
If applicable to your project:
- Schedule 6 (plumbing)
- Energy Efficiency Design Summary Form
- Grading Plan
- Septic Application (including site plan and soils report)
CHECK YOUR ZONING
What is the zoning for my property?
FEES
What will it cost me to build?
- Building Fees – See Section C on page 2 of Fee By-Law 25-2024
- Sewage System Fees - See Section C on page 3 of Fee By-Law 25-2024
- Plumbing Permit Fees - See Section C on pages 3 & 4 of Fee By-Law 25-2024
- Development Charges – See Development Charges Brochure referencing By-Law 68-2022
- Entrance Permit – See Public Works Entranceways referencing Section M, page 8 of Fee By-Law 25-2024
- New Address / 911# – see Section H on page 6 of Fee By-Law 25-2024
- Community Onsite Septic Inspection Program – see www.acwseptic.ca referencing Section C, page 4 of Fee By-Law 25-2024
- Water Capital Charges (Existing Water Works Charges) and New Connection Fee – see Schedule A on page 15 of Water Connection By-Law 30-2016
- Grading Deposit – see related Development Agreement for specific property.
- Site Plan Agreement – see Section C on page 4 of Fee By-Law 25-2024 referencing Site Plan Control By-Law 10-2021
ADDITIONAL APPROVALS
Do I need additional approvals?
Proof of approvals much be submitted to the Township digitally.
- Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA): check to see if your property is located in a MVCA area by using GIS.
- Nutrient Management: is required for agricultural lots.
- Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Region: check to see if your property is located in a Source Water Protection area by using GIS.
- Entrance Permit: is required for vacant lots.
- By -Law 10-2021 Site Plan Control
- 911 Number: is required for vacant lots. Please submit a site plan with location of driveway to the Township.
- Application to Alter: if you're living in a Parkbridge Community.
- Developer Approval: if you're living in a new development.
TOWNSHIP BY-LAWS
Are there any by-laws I need to follow?
DOCUMENT PREPARATION
How do I prepare my documents?
Prepare your documents for submission digitally
- Ensure all documents are:
- Signed
- Stamped
- Dated
- Files are in .pdf format
- All .pdf files have the document properties/restrictions/ security settings/ permissions set to allow "printing" and "adding markups" so the Township can apply redline notes and approval stamps to each document.