Step 1: Building Code Review

• Zoning compliance form
• Applicable drawings shall be to scale and must include;
  
• An electronic copy of a property survey/site plan which clearly indicates the following:
• Location of the entry/exit door(s) for the accessory dwelling
• Dimensions of the available parking
• A minimum 3 parking spaces each measuring 2.7m x 6m, is required for a property with an accessory dwelling unit. All parking must be maintained on the property. Garage parking may be included in the number of parking spaces. Provide dimensions of driveway and garage.
• An electronic copy of floor plans
• Floor plans must include the details contained in the Homeowner’s Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units
• The gross floor area of the accessory dwelling cannot exceed 45% of the gross floor area of the main building and shall be no less than 38 square metres (409 sq. ft.)
• ​​​Please download and review the ​Homeowner's Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units which includes a copy of the zoning compliance form, building permit application form, and a summary of the submission process requirements for accessory dwelling units.
• A refundable security deposit in the amount of 10% of the construction value (minimum of $500.00 to maximum of $2,000.00) will be required at time of building permit issuance.​
  

For permit fees, please see the amended “Fee Schedule" under the documents section of this page.​

Step 2: Registration

Once the building permit has received the final inspection, the security deposit release may be processed and the accessory dwelling unit must then be registered with the Planning Department.

The following documentation is required to be submitted to the Building Division to proceed with a building permit submission;

• Zoning compliance form
• An electronic copy of a site plan showing the location of the proposed addition along with all of the applicable setbacks to the property lines
• An electronic copy of elevation drawings showing the height of the proposed addition from average finished grade to the midpoint of the roof
• Building permit application form
• Agent Authorization Form, to be completed when the applicant is not the property owner
• Applicable permit fees: ​please see the amended “Fee Schedule" under the documents section of this page
  
• ​Complete architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings for the building (please download and complete the checklist) (electronic copy)
• Approval from the Conservation Authorities (NVCA or LSRCA), if applicable
  

Please be advised for properties serviced by septic, a septic re-evaluation may be required dependent on the size of the addition, proposed room uses, and/or proposed plumbing fixtures.

A refundable security deposit in the amount of 10% of the construction value (minimum of $500.00 to maximum of $2,000.00) will be required at time of building permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed.​​​

Please note, if the intent of finishing the basement is for the use of an accessory dwelling unit or basement apartment, then the permit application process for an accessory dwelling unit will be required.

The following items are required to be submitted for the basement finishing permit:

• Building permit application form
• Agent authorization form, if Applicant is not the Property Owner
• An electronic copy of a floor plan illustrating the following:
• Identify all rooms
• Indicate room sizes with dimensions
• Specify the location and sizes of all windows and doors including the height of windows from the floor level
• Location and dimension of stairs
• Location of smoke and CO detectors
• Type of interior and exterior wall finishes
• Location of all plumbing fixtures including mechanical ventilation
• Location and size of heat registers in each room and return air grills

• Applicable fees: please see the amended “Fee Schedule” under the documents section of this page.​
  

A refundable security deposit in the amount of 10% of the construction value (minimum of $500.00 to maximum of $2,000.00) will be required at time of permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed.​​​​​

Please download the basement finishing handout​ for further information.​

• The deck is attached to the house
• The deck is serving a required entrance​
  
• The deck is greater than 107 sq. ft. in building area, or
• The deck is 2 ft or greater in height above grade​
  

Please download and review the deck package, which includes the building permit application form and a guide which may be completed and submitted as part of the permit submission.

• ​Building permit application form​
  
• Agent authorization form, if Applicant is not the Property Owner
• Demolition pre-permit clearance form, with all of the applicable sign-offs completed on the form at time of permit submission
  
• Site plan drawing showing location of all structures on the property and outlining the structure(s) to be demolished
• Applicable permit fees, as outlined on the demolition pre-permit clearance form
• Security deposit, as outlined on the demolition pre-permit clearance form

The following outlines the requirements for an interior alteration permit.​

• Zoning compliance form
  
• Site Plan (indicating parking spots)
• ​Building permit application form
• Agent Authorization Form (if applicable)
• Plumbing worksheet, if any additional plumbing is proposed in the renovation
• Commitment to General Review form
• All applicable fees (plumbing fees to be determined by the plumbing data sheet)
  
• An electronic copy of signed and stamped complete architectural, structural, mechanical drawings, and electrical drawings. Please refer to the Non-Residential Checklist for specifics which are required to be shown on the drawings.

A refundable security deposit in the amount of 10% of the construction value (minimum of $500.00 to maximum of $10,000.00) will be required at time of building permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed.​​​

• ​Building permit application form
• Agent authorization form, if Applicant is not the Home Owner
• An electronic copy of complete architectural, structural and mechanical (if applicable) drawings
• Applicable permit fees: please see the amended “Fee Schedule” under the documents section of this page.​

​A refundable security deposit in the amount of 10% of the construction value (minimum of $500.00 to maximum of $2,000.00) will be required at time of permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed.​​​​​

The following are the requirements for a new entrance building permit:

• ​Zoning compliance form
  
• Site plan drawing showing location of proposed entrance with the relevant setback from the proposed door to the property line and the setback from the proposed stairs/steps to the property line (if applicable)
• Building permit application form
• Agent authorization form, if Applicant is not the Property Owner
• Approval from the Conservation Authorities (LSRCA or NVCA), if applicable
  
• Cross section drawing illustrating the following:
• Lintel size, location & details
• Partial floor layout, where the side entrance opens into the house along with the landing dimensions
• Height of door sill from grade
• Location of exterior light
• Framing details
• Door details including size & type

• Applicable permit fee: please see the amended “Fee Schedule” under the documents section of this page.​

Please Note: If the project includes any of the following, the drawings must be stamped by a Professional Engineer:

• Insulation for frost protection of footings and foundation when the depth is less than 1.2 m from the grade,
• Building a retaining wall for retaining the soil pressure from the high elevation, or
• Underpinning of the existing footings.
  

A refundable security deposit in the amount of 10% of the construction value (minimum of $500.00 to maximum of $2,000.00) will be required at time of permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed.​​​​​

Please download and review the permit application checklist outlining the documents and drawings that may be required for the permit submission. Please be advised not all of these may apply to your project; your Designer will be able to determine what documents/drawings will be required for your submittal.

In addition to this checklist, the following are also required for submission of step 2:

• Zoning compliance form
• An electronic copy of elevation drawings​
• An electronic copy of a site/grading plan
• Building permit application form​
  
• Agent Authorization form, if the applicant is not the owner of the property
• Approval from the Conservation Authorities (LSRCA or NVCA), if applicable
• Applicable permit fees: please see the amended “Fee Schedule” under the documents section of this page.​​

​A refundable security deposit in the amount of $10,000.00 will be required at time of building permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed.​​​

Applicable development charges are to be confirmed by the finance department once the complete permit submission is received.​​

Click here for information on mandatory inspections of septic systems located near drinking water sources.​​

​The following items are required to be submitted for a new septic system or alterations to an existing septic system:

• Building permit application form
• Agent authorization form, if Applicant is not the Property Owner
• Site plan drawing showing location of existing and proposed septic system (septic tank and tile bed including clearances)
• Septic system drawings and details​
• Statement of design form
• On-site sewage system design
• Applicable permit fees: please see the amended “Fee Schedule” under the documents section of this page.​

A refundable security deposit in the amount of 10% of the construction value (minimum of $500.00 to maximum of $2,000.00) will be required at time of permit issuance and may be released once all required inspections have been completed.​​​​​​

​Please download the Tent Permits Guide outlining the permit submission requirements for tent.