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Documents to be Submitted with A Building Permit Application

New Single Family Dwelling or Addition Application

Property Information
- Property Index Map
- Parcel Registration
- Deed and all supporting RS and survey documents
Site Sketch
- Lot size
- Dimensions of the property
- Setback to property lines for existing and proposed buildings
- Dimensions of existing and proposed buildings
- Existing right-of-ways, easements, and municipal services
- Existing power lines, underground power lines, driveway, septic system, and well
Planning and Zoning Review
Letter of Authorization (if application being submitted by someone other than property owner)
Building Drawings (foundation plan, floor plans, elevations, and cross section)
Schedule 1: Designer Information
Energy Efficiency Design Summary
Floor Joist Layout
Truss Plans
Heat Loss Gain and Duct Design
Plumbing Information
Entrance Permit (if constructing new driveway and/or building on vacant lot)
Civic Address Application (if constructing new driveway and/or building on vacant lot)
Septic Permit (for new septic system or Change of Use, apply to MRSSO)
Site Plan Control Agreement Application (for waterfront or commercial development)
Refundable Security Deposit (see Authorization Form for amount due)

Accessory Building (Examples: Shed, Residential Detached Garage) Application

Property Information
- Property Index Map
- Parcel Registration
- Deed and all supporting RS and survey documents
Site Sketch
- Lot size
- Dimensions of the property
- Setback to property lines for existing and proposed buildings
- Dimensions of existing and proposed buildings
- Existing right-of-ways, easements, and municipal services
- Existing power lines, underground power lines, driveway, septic system, and well
Planning and Zoning Review
Letter of Authorization (if application being submitted by other than owner)
Building Drawings (foundation plan, floor plans, elevations, and cross section)
Schedule 1: Designer Information
Engineered Foundation Plan (for Slab on Grade Garage over 55 m²)
Site Plan Control Agreement Application (for waterfront or commercial development)
Refundable Security Deposit (see Authorization Form for amount due)

New Residential Deck (Attached or Detached) Application

Property Information
- Property Index Map
- Parcel Registration
- Deed and all supporting RS and survey documents
Site Sketch
- Lot size
- Dimensions of the property
- Setback to property lines for existing and proposed buildings
- Dimensions of existing and proposed buildings
- Existing right-of-ways, easements, and municipal services
- Existing power lines, underground power lines, driveway, septic system, and well
Planning and Zoning Review
Letter of Authorization (if application being submitted by other than owner)
Building Drawings (foundation plan, floor plans, elevations, and cross section)
Schedule 1: Designer Information
Site Plan Control Agreement Application (for waterfront or commercial development)
Refundable Security Deposit (see Authorization Form for amount due)

Renovation Application

Property Information
- Property Index Map
- Parcel Registration
- Deed and all supporting RS and survey documents
Site Sketch
- Lot size
- Dimensions of the property
- Setback to property lines for existing and proposed buildings
- Dimensions of existing and proposed buildings
- Existing right-of-ways, easements, and municipal services
- Existing power lines, underground power lines, driveway, septic system, and well
Planning and Zoning Review
Letter of Authorization (if application being submitted by other than owner)
Building Drawings (foundation plan, floor plans, elevations, and cross section)
Schedule 1: Designer Information
Energy Efficiency Design Summary
Floor Joist Layout
Truss Plans
Heat Loss Gain and Duct Design
Plumbing Information
Septic Permit (for new septic system or Change of Use, apply to MRSSO)
Site Plan Control Agreement Application (for waterfront or commercial development)
Refundable Security Deposit (see Authorization Form for amount due)

Demolition Application

Property Information
- Property Index Map
- Parcel Registration
- Deed and all supporting RS and survey documents
Site Sketch
- Lot size
- Dimensions of the property
- Setback to property lines for existing building
- Detailed dimensions of existing building (required if you want to rebuild)
- Existing right-of-ways, easements, and municipal services
- Existing power lines, underground power lines, driveway, septic system, and well
Letter of Authorization (if application being submitted by other than owner)
Form 357 to remove building from MPAC assessment
Refundable Security Deposit (see Authorization Form for amount due)

Solid Fuel Appliance (Examples: Woodstove, Fireplace) Application

Property Information
- Property Index Map
- Parcel Registration
- Deed and all supporting RS and survey documents
Letter of Authorization (if application being submitted by other than owner)
Floor plan with heater location
Appliance specifications including emissions ratings
Installation specifications for appliance and chimney
Refundable Security Deposit (see Authorization Form for amount due)

Temporary Event Tent Application

Property Information
- Property Index Map
- Parcel Registration
- Deed and all supporting RS and survey documents
Site Sketch
- Lot size
- Dimensions of the property
- Distances of proposed structure to property lines and existing buildings
- Dimensions of proposed structure
- Existing right-of-ways, easements, and municipal services
- Existing power lines, underground power lines, driveway, septic system, and well
Letter of Authorization (if application being submitted by other than owner)
Refundable Security Deposit (see Authorization Form for amount due)

Other Applications and Requirements

When you are ready to build there may be other applications in addition to the building permit that you need. For example:

Planning Review

Prior to the issuance of a building permit your project will undergo a planning review to ensure compliance with the Zoning By-Law, Official Plan and any other by-laws. It is a legal requirement that all applicable law be addressed before a building permit is issued.

Development Charges

All lands, buildings and structures located within the Township are subject to development charges. Development charges must be paid prior to the issuance of a building permit. Development charges are payable to both the Township and the County.