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The Building Division is a component of the Development Services Department. 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:
Education Development Charges increase effective October 30, 2019.
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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