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Building permits — Adjala-Tosorontio, Ontario: Building By-law 23-43 (Office Consolidation, current to Amendment No. 1)

In the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law 23-43 (Office Consolidation, current to Amendment No. 1), verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: No person shall construct or demolish a building unless a permit has been issued under Section 8 of the Act. Permit fees: Fee per ft² of floor area set out in Schedule 'A', except where a minimum flat fee is indicated. Fees set in: Fees and Charges Bylaw 2021-19; By-Law no. 10-18; By-Law no. 05-27.

Building By-law 23-43 (Office Consolidation, current to Amendment No. 1) adopted bylaw

permit required for	No person shall construct or demolish a building unless a permit has been issued under Section 8 of the Act.	s. 5(1)
fee basis	Fee per ft² of floor area set out in Schedule 'A', except where a minimum flat fee is indicated.	Schedule "A", s. 1
fees location	Fees and Charges Bylaw 2021-19; By-Law no. 10-18; By-Law no. 05-27	Schedule "A", s. 6; Schedule "A", item 8; Schedule "A", item Pool Enclosure
authority	Chief Building Official (or Registered Code Agency where appointed)	s. 4(1)(a); s. 5(2); s. 12(1)
fine range	Set fines $150, $300, $500; additional fine up to $5,000.00 or maximum under Provincial Offences Act.	s. 15(3); Schedule "E"

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Consolidated Building Code Act by-law regulating permits for construction/demolition/change of use, plan review, required inspections, and permit fees (Schedule A) and refunds (Schedule D); amended by By-law 2023-101 (Dec 13, 2023).