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| IMPORTANT INFORMATION - BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
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City of Orillia COVID-19 Building Permit Application Process In its efforts to control the spread of COVID-19, the Province of Ontario passed Ontario Regulation 82/20 and subsequent amendments by Provincial Order. In anticipation of the future time when the restrictions affecting public access to the City Center will be lifted, the City of Orillia Building Division will now be accepting the submission of Building Permit applications by e-mail. This will allow homeowners, contractors, renovators and business owners to apply for Building Permits without the need to submit paper drawings or paper application forms. Building Permit applications can also be mailed, sent via courier, dropped off in the City of Orillia dropbox or delivered directly to staff at a predetermined time. Please follow the guideline below when submitting your Building Permit application electronically. Guideline to Electronic Building Permit Submission This Building Permit application process will remain in effect until further notice. |
The Building Division is responsible for:
- Reviewing and enforcing compliance with the Ontario Building Code
- Issuing of building permits
- Inspecting buildings under construction
- Administering Property Standards
- Administering the Development Charges By-law
- Administering the Sign By-law
- Responding to inquiries from solicitors and general public
Please note:
City Development Charges increased February 1, 2020.
For more information on development charges, click here.
| Building a Deck, Fence or Shed |
| Click here for more information on building a deck, fence or shed. |
| Building By-Law |
| Click here for the latest building by-law. |
| Building Code Updates |
| Click here for the latest building code updates. |
| Building Compliance |
| Click here for more information on how to ensure a property is in compliance with the Ontario Building Code/City's by-law. |
| Building Permits |
| Click here for more information on applying for a building permit. |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
| Click here for FAQ's. |
| Get A Locate Before You Dig |
| Click here for contact information for Ontario One Call. |
| Permit Reports |
| Click here for the latest building permit report. |
| Property Standards |
| Click here for more information on what to do if you have a concern with a dwelling you are renting. |
| Sign Permits |
| Click here for more information on applying for a sign permit. |
| Swimming Pool Permits |
| Click here for more information on when you need a swimming pool permit. |
| Tents & Other Temporary Structures |
| Click here for more information on when you need a permit for an event tent and other temporary structures. |
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