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We are currently experiencing a high volume of planning-related inquiries. In order to provide you with the information you are looking for quickly, we have created a "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ) section, linked here.
If you are unable to obtain the information that you require in the FAQ section please send an email to planning@orillia.ca or call us at 705-325-1870. Please note that inquiries will be answered in sequence based on the time/date of receipt.
For more involved inquiries about larger development proposals, an appointment is required. Due to COVID restrictions, appointments are being offered for video or telephone meetings only at this time. To book an appointment, visit orillia.ca/onlineservices.
The City of Orillia encourages property owners who own residential buildings with multiple Dwelling Units to ensure all of the Dwelling Units have received Building Permits and continue to be maintained in accordance with the Ontario Fire Code. The life safety of our residents is extremely important.
To learn more about the steps required to legalize existing Dwelling Units, view the Information Guide to Legalizing Existing Units.
If you don't know if the Dwelling Units in your building are legal or if you want the City to search our records for any evidence indicating existing Dwelling Units, you can submit the Multiple Unit Inquiry Form and pay the associated fee. The City will search its records and provide you with a letter.
The following is a quick summary of the key dates which are important when legalizing existing Dwelling Units (Printable summary of Legalization of Existing Multi-Unit Dwellings key dates):
Legalization of Existing Multi-Unit Dwellings |
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| 2 Units | |||
| Units constructed before December 31, 1975 | Units constructed on or before July 14, 1994 and on or after December 31, 1975 | Units constructed after July 14, 1994 and on or before November 16, 1995 | Units constructed after November 16, 1995 |
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Fire Inspection Fee
No Building Permits required
Fire Inspection required
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Change of use Building Permit and a sketch of the floor plan required
No Parkland Dedication Fee |
Building Permit with drawings required
No Parkland Dedication Fee |
Building Permit with drawings required
Parkland Dedication Fee applies |
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3+ Units
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| Units constructed before December 31, 1975 | Units constructed before October 9, 1992 and on or after December 31, 1975 | Units constructed after October 9, 1992 and before January 1, 2007 | Units constructed on or after January 1, 2007 |
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Fire Inspection Fee
No Building Permit required
Fire Inspection required |
Change of Use Building Permit and a sketch of the floor plan required (Development Charges may apply)
Parkland Dedication Fee applies |
Building Permits with drawings required (Building Code for time of construction applies and Development Charges may apply)
Parkland Dedication Fee applies |
Building Permit required with drawings prepared by a Designer with a BCIN* (Development Charges may apply)
Parkland Dedication Fee applies |
*BCIN - Building Code Identification Number
To learn more about the process for legalizing existing Dwelling Units, contact the Planning Division at 705-325-2622 or planning@orillia.ca.
For questions about Building Permits, contact the Building Division at 705-329-7258 or building@orillia.ca.
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