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FIRE BAN NOTICE: March 25, 2024
The Public Works Department will be documenting all Wild Parsnip on road allowances throughout the Township. The County of Lanark has further information on their website regarding noxious weeds.
For 2024, the Road Side Spray program will be spraying the locations listed in the following document.
2025 Spray Locations
Road Side spraying is expected to be completed between June 1 - July 5, 2024. It is weather dependent, and the Township will post a public notice prior to commencement.
If you do not want road side spraying adjacent to your property, please fill out a copy of the ‘No Spray Agreement’ and return to the Township office.
For further information please see Wild Parsnip- Best practices Ontario.
Lanark County outlines construction projects for 2024
Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024
Please note a minimum of 48 hours notice is required for inspections
Apply for a building or demolition permit using the online portal
Apply for a building or demolition permit using the PDF form
Septice Services
Other Permits
Frequently Asked Questions
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
Building, Renovating & Demolition
Planning
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Septic Services
