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Building Services Team
Peter Echlin
Chief Building Official
613-267-6500 ext. 240
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Rick Patterson
Building Inspector
613-267-6500 ext. 213
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Kyra Dobbie
Development Services Clerk
613-267-6500 ext. 232
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Permit Fees
| Building Permit Fee Schedule Excerpt From Tariff of Fees | |
|---|---|
| Residential Permits (Group C) | Permit Fee |
| New construction for residential and seasonal use. Includes plumbing, additions, renovations, accessory buildings and repair & replacement | $15.00 per $1000.00 for the first $100,000.00 and $5.00 per $1000.00 over $100,000.00 of Construction Value* Minimum permit fee is $150.00 |
| Assembly, Commercial, & Industrial (Group A,B,D,E,F) | Permit Fee |
| New construction, additions and renovations of Assembly, Commercial and Industrial buildings. Includes plumbing and accessory buildings | $15.00 per $1000.00 for the first $100,000.00 and $5.00 per $1000.00 over $100,000.00 of Construction Value Minimum permit fee $250.00 |
| Farm Structure ** | Permit Fee |
| Farm structure Up to 1500 sq. ft. Includes alteration or repair of existing | $8.00 per $1000.00 of Construction Value |
| Farm Structure 1501 to 6450 sq. ft. | $10.00 per $1000.00 for the first $100,000.00 and $5.00 per $1000.00 over $100,000.00 of Construction Value |
| Farm Structure Greater than 6450sq. ft. | $12.00 per $1000.00 for the first $100,000.00 and $5.00 per $1000.00 over $100,000.00 of Construction Value |
| Miscellaneous | Permit Fee |
| Solid Fuel Appliance (Wood stove, fireplace, outdoor boiler) | $150.00 |
| Swimming Pool | $150.00 |
| Demolition Permit | $150.00 |
| Plumbing Alteration | $150.00 |
| Hydronic Heating | $150.00 |
| Rooftop Solar Projects (Residential) | $15.00 per $1000.00 of Construction Value Minimum permit fee $150.00 |
| Transfer of Permit to New Owner | $100.00 |
| Conditional Permit | $150.00 and Signed Agreement |
| Re-activation of Permit | $150.00 + $100.00/Inspection |
| Change of Use | $150.00 Compensating Construction $15.00 per $1000.00 for the first $100,000.00 and $5.00 per $1000.00 over $100,000.00 of Construction Value |
| Investigations/Construct Without Permit or Authorization | Permit Fee |
| Discretionary surcharge for commencing construction without a permit or authorization | Additional 100% of Permit Fee |
*Construction value based upon current Construction Index of Eastern Ontario
**As defined in the Ontario Building Code
Download a copy of the Building Permit Fees
Septic Fees
| Sewage System Permit - For private sewage systems with flows up to 10,000 litres/day | $775.00 |
|---|---|
| Tertiary Sewage System Permit Require Maintenance Agreement (for annual inspection) | $850.00 |
| Permit Renewal/Revision with no inspection | $65.00 |
| Permit Renewal/Revision with site inspection | $220.00 |
| Third Party Certificates | $65.00 |
| Site Inspections – including Septic Tank Replacement Only, Alterations, Class 2 & 3 Sewage Systems. | $385.00 |
| Maintenance Inspections Minor Variances/Zoning By-Laws/Building Renovations/Septic Re-inspections | $220.00 |
| Mandatory Septic Inspections | $0.00 |
| Severance Applications: | |
| First lot | $443.00 |
| Subsequent lots | $180.00 |
| Subdivision Plan Review | $215.00 per lot up to a max. fee of $5,000.00 + 13% HST |
| File Searches | $125.00 |
Other fees that may be applicable:
Township Development Charges:
| Residential | Green Energy | Non-Residential | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single & Semi Detached Dwelling | Other Multiples | Apartments - 2 Bedrooms + | Apartments - Bachelor & 1 Bedroom | Special Care/Special Dwelling Units | (per 500kW generating Capacity) | (per sq.ft. of Gross Floor Area) |
| $6,135 | $4,621 | $3,499 | $2,507 | $2,364 | $4,436 | $2.40 |
Lanark County Development Charges : $1,036.00
Civic Address Sign : $120.00
Township Entrance Permit : $1,000 ($900 refundable deposit). For entrance onto a County road contact Lanark County at 613-267-4200
Electrical Permit see Electrical Safety Authority (1-877-372-7233)
Conservation Authority Permits
- Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority 613-253-0006 X 244
- Rideau Valley Conservation Authority 613-267-5353 X 131
Occupancy Groups
- Group A Occupancy – Assembly Occupancy
- Group B Occupancy – Care or Detention
- Group C Occupancy – Residential Occupancy
- Group D Occupancy – Business and Personal Service Occupancy Group E Occupancy – Mercantile Occupancy
- Group F Occupancy – Industrial Occupancy