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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GANANOQUE
BY-LAW NO. 2022-050
BEING A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION,
DEMOLITION, CHANGE OF USE AND TRANSFER OF PERMITS
AND INSPECTIONS
HEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992 S.O. 1992, Chapter 23 as
mended, empowers Council to pass certain by-laws respecting construction,
emolition, change of use, transfer of permits, inspections and the setting and refunding
f fees;
ND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Gananoque passed By-law No. 2022-049,
eing a By-law to repeal in its entirety the Building By-law No. 2001-015;
14ND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Gananoque received Council Report PD-
022-09, and concurred with the recommendation to establish the Construction,
emolition, Change of Use and Transfer of Permits and Inspection By-law (may be
eferred to as the Building By-law);
ND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Gananoque deems it
ppropriate to pass this amending By-law.
OW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Gananoque enacts
s follows:
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By-law No. 2022-050
A By-law to provide for the Construction, Demolition, Change of Use
and Transfer of Permits and Inspections
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Definitions ................................................................................................................ 3
Classes of Permits ................................................................................................... 4
Permits .................................................................................................................... 4
3.2.1 Application for Permit to Construct. ............................................................... 5
3.2.2 Application for Permit to Demolish ...... ........................................................... 5
3.2.3 Conditional Permits ....................................................................................... 5
3.2.4 Application for Change of Use Permit ........................................................... 6
3.2.5 Application for Sewage System Permit.. ....................................................... 6
3.2.6 Application for Transfer of Application or Permit.. ........................................ . 7
3.2.7 Request for Partial Occupancy Permit .......................................................... 7
3.2.8 Request for Alternative Solution Approval. .................................................... 8
Plans and Specifications .......................................................................................... ?
Registered Code Agencies ...................................................................................... 8
Fees and Refunds ........................................ .................................................. ....... .. 8
Offence and Penalty Provisions ............................................................................... 9
Revocation of Permits .............................................................................................. 9
Notice Requirements for Inspections ..................................................................... 10
Deposits .................................. .......................................... .................. ................... 1 O
Administrative Monetary Penalty ........................................................................... 11
General Rates and Fees ........................................................................................ 11
Validity ................................................................................................................... 11
Short Title .............................................................................................................. 11
Repeal and Effective Date ..................................................................................... 11
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1 Definitions:
1.1
In this By-law:
1.1.1 Act means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended.
1.1.2 Applicant means the owner of a building or property who applies for a
permit or any person authorized by the owner to apply for a permit on
the owner's behalf, or any person or Corporation empowered by statute
to cause the construction or demolition of a building or buildings and
anyone acting under the authority of such person or Corporation.
1.1.3 Architect means the holder of a license, certificate of practice or a
temporary license issued under the Architects Act as defined in the
Building Code.
1.1.4 Building means a "building" as defined in subsection 1 (1) of the Act.
1.1.5 Building Code means the regulations made under Section 34 of the
Act.
1.1.6 Chief Building Official means the Chief Building Official appointed
pursuant to subsection 3(2) of the Act and by By-law of the Town for the
purposes of enforcement of the Act.
1.1. 7 Construct means construct as defined in Subsection 1 ( 1) of the Act,
and Construction shall have a corresponding meaning.
1.1.8 Construction Site means the part of the parcel of land on which
Construction or Demolition related activities are occurring, and includes
any area for materials and equipment appurtenant to any Construction
or Demolition activities. The Construction Site may occupy the entire
parcel of land or a portion of the land parcel.
1.1.9
Demolish means demolish as defined in Subsection 1(1) of the Act;
and Demolition shall have a corresponding meaning.
1.1.10 Designer means an Architect, Engineer or Designer qualified to carry
out design activities under the Act.
1.1.11 General Fees and Rates By-law means By-law No. 2016-047, as
amended.
1.1.12 Inspector means an employee of the Town appointed pursuant to
subsection 3(2) of the Act and by By-law of the Town for the purposes
of enforcement of the Act.
1.1.13 Owner means the registered owner of the property on which the Work
will take place and includes a lessee, mortgagee in possession, and
the authorized agent in lawful control of the property.
1.1.14 Permit means permission or authorization given in writing from the
Chief Building Official to perform work, to change the use of a building
or part thereof, or to occupy a building or part thereof, as regulated by
the Act and Building Code.
1.1 .15 Permit Holder means the owner to whom a permit has been issued or
where a permit has been transferred, the new owner to whom the
permit has been transferred.
1.1.16 Professional Engineer or "Engineer" means a person who holds a
license or temporary license under the Professional Engineers Act, as
defined in the Building Code.
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1.1.17 Public Way means "public way" as defined in Ontario Regulation
213/91, as amended.
1.1.18 Registered Code Agency means a registered code agency as
defined in Subsection 1 ( 1) of the Act.
1.1.19 Sewage System means a Sewage System as defined in Article
1.4.1.2 of Division A of the Building Code.
1.1.20 Town means the Corporation of the Town of Gananoque.
1.1.21 Work means Construction or Demolition or change of use or plumbing
for a Building which is regulated by the Act and the Building code.
1.2
Any word or term not defined in this By-law, that is defined in the Act or
Building Code shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Act or the Building
Code.
Classes of Permits
2.1
The Classes of Permits are detailed in the General Rates & Fees By-law.
Permits
3.1
To obtain a Permit, the Owner or an agent authorized in writing by the Owner
shall first pay the required fee and shall file an application in writing, or where
applicable, electronically in the case of an online application by completing a
prescribed form.
3.2
Every application for a Permit shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official.
3.2.1 Application for Permit to Construct
Where application is made for a Construction Permit under Subsection
8( 1) of the Act, the Applicant shall:
3.2.1.1
Use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish", and;
3.2.1.2
Include complete plans and specifications, documents and
other information as required by Article 1.3.1.3 of Division C of
the Building Code and as described in this By-law for the Work
to be covered by the Permit.
3.2.2 Application for Permit to Demolish
Where application is made for a Demolition Permit under Subsection
8(1) of the Act, the applicant shall:
3.2.2.1 Use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish", and;
3.2.2.2 Include complete plans and specifications, documents and
other information as required by the Building Code and as
described in this By-law for the Work to be covered by the
Permit, and;
3.2.2.3 Include the following:
3.2.2.3.1 Proof satisfactory to the Chief Building Official that
arrangements have been made with the proper
authorities for the cutting of from all services, and;
3.2.2.3.2 Written confirmation on the Town's prescribed form
that the site will be backfilled and graded with clean
fill material to his or her satisfaction and that all
private drain connections will be excavated and
properly sealed at the property line.
3.2.3 Conditional Permits
Where a request is made for a conditional Permit in association with a
pending application for a Permit to Construct under Subsection 8(3) of
the Act, the Applicant shall:
3.2.3.1 Use the Conditional Permit application form authorized by the
Chief Building Official;
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3.2.3.2 Include complete plans and specifications, documents and
other information as required by the Building Code and as
described in this By-law for the Work to be covered by the
Permit.
3.2.3.3 Submit in writing the reasons why the Applicant believes that
unreasonable delays in construction would occur if a
Conditional Permit is not granted.
3.2.3.4 Submit a written list of the necessary approvals which must be
obtained in respect of the proposed Building and the time in
which such approvals will be obtained.
3.2.3.5 Provide the date by which Plans, and specifications of the
complete Building will be filed with the Chief Building Official.
3.2.3.6 Shall pay the non-refundable conditional Permit fee in addition
to any other fees.
3.2.3.7 Shall provide security as specified in the Conditional Permit
Agreement and which will be subject to forfeiture in the event of
any breach of said agreement.
3.2.3.8 Shall provide confirmation noted on the Plans that the design
has been in conformance with the Ontario Building Code, as
amended, and all Applicable Law.
3.2.4 Application for Change of Use Permit
Where application is made for a Change of Use Permit under
Subsection 10(1) of the Act the Applicant shall:
3.2.4.1 Use the Provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish";
3.2.4.2 Identify and describe in detail the current and proposed
occupancies of the Building or part of a Building for which the
Application is made, and;
3.2.4.3 Include complete Plans and specifications showing the current
and proposed occupancy of all parts of the Building, and which
contain sufficient information to establish compliance with the
requirements of the Building Code, including: floor plans;
details of wall, ceiling and roof assemblies identifying required
fire resistance ratings and load bearing capacities; details of the
existing Sewage System, if any; and any other drawings,
documentation and other information required by the Chief
Building Official to issue a Building Permit.
3.2.5 Application for Sewage System Permit
Where application is applied for a Sewage Permit issued under
Subsection 8(1) of the Act, the Applicant shall:
3.2.5.1 Use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish".
3.2.5.2 Include complete Plans and specifications, documents and
other information as required by the Building Code and as
described in this By-law for the Work to be covered by the
Permit.
3.2.5.3 Include a site evaluation which shall include the following items,
unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official:
3.2.5.3.1 The date the evaluation was done;
3.2.5.3.2 Name, address, telephone number and signature of
the person who prepared the evaluation, and;
3.2.5.3.3 A scaled map of the site showing the following:
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Legal description, lot size, property dimensions,
existing right of way, easements or municipal
utility corridors;
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Location of items listed in Column 1 of Tables
8.2.1.6.A., 8.2.1.6.B. and 8.2.1.6.C. of the
Building Code;
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Location of the proposed Sewage System;
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Location of any unsuitable, disturbed or
compacted areas;
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Proposed access routes for system
maintenance;
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Depth to bedrock;
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Depth to zones of soil saturation;
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Soil properties, including soil permeability, and;
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Soil conditions, including the potential for
flooding.
3.2.6 Application for Transfer of Application or Permit
Where application is made for a Transfer of Permit because of a
change of ownership of the land, as permitted under Section 7 (h) of
the Act, the Applicant shall:
3.2.6.1 Make such request in writing to the Town.
3.2.6.2 Provide the names and addresses of the previous and new
land owner.
3.2.6.3 Provide the date that the land ownership change took place;
3.2.6.4 Describe the Permit that is being transferred.
3.2.6.5 Provide written confirmation from the original Permit Holder or
owner that the permit is to be transferred;
3.2.6.6 Provide written confirmation from the Designers that use of
their drawings for this Permit is acceptable.
3.2.6.7 Provide new drawings where the drawings which formed the
basis of the original Permit issuance were prepared by the
original owner and the owner is not a "Designer".
3.2.6.8 Upon the transfer of the Permit by the Chief Building Official,
the new Owner shall be the Permit Holder for the purpose of
this By-law, the Act and the Building Code.
3.2.7 Request for Partial Occupancy Permit
Where a request is made for a Partial Occupancy Permit under Section
11 of the Act and the Building Code where applicable, the Applicant
shall:
3.2. 7 .1 Use the application for partial occupancy form authorized by
the Chief Building Official;
3.2.7.2 Include complete plans and specifications, documents and
other information as required by Article 1.3.3 of Division C of
the Building Code;
3.2.7.3 Include a statement indicating the expected occupancy dates,
and the portions of the Building to be occupied, and;
3.2.7.4 Obtain all necessary Permits and approvals from other
Municipal Departments or outside agencies having jurisdiction.
3.2.8 Request for Alternative Solution Approval
3.2.8.1 Where a request is made for approval of an Alternative
Solution under Section 9 of the Act and the Building Code
where applicable, the Applicant shall:
3.2.8.1.1 Use the application for an alternative solution form
prescribed by the Chief Building Official, and;
3.2.8.1.2 Include supporting documentation and test methods
demonstrating that the proposed alternative solution
will provide the level of safety and performance
required by the Building Code.
3.2.8.1.3 Equivalents which are accepted under this
subsection shall be applicable only to the location to
which the approval is given and are not transferable
to any other Permit to Construct.
3.2.8.1.4 In addition to the minimum non-refundable fee, the
Owner or Permit Holder shall pay any additional
costs that may be incurred by the Town in relation to
the evaluation process as determined by the Chief
Building Official.
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3.3
When, in order to expedite work, approval of a portion of the Building or
project is desired prior to the issuance of a Permit for the complete Building or
project,
3.3.1
Application shall be made, and all applicable fees paid for the
complete project, and;
3.3.2
Complete plans and specifications covering the portion of the Work
for which immediate approval is desired shall be filed with the Chief
Building Official, and;
3.3.3
Where a partial Permit is requested the application is deemed to be
incomplete.
3.4
Where a Permit is issued for part of a Building or project this shall not be
construed to authorize construction beyond the plans for which approval was
given nor that approval will necessarily be granted for the entire Building or
project.
3.5
Where an application for a Permit remains incomplete or inactive for six (6)
months after it is made the application may be deemed by the Chief Building
Official to have been abandoned and notice thereof shall be given to the
Applicant. If an application is deemed to be abandoned, a new application
must be filed for the proposed work.
3.6
Where the Chief Building Official determines that an application is incomplete,
the Chief Building Official may commence to process the application if the
Applicant acknowledges that the application is incomplete and submits the
acknowledgement of incomplete application form authorized by the Chief
Building Official.
3. 7
A Permit to Construct a temporary Building may be issued by the Chief
Building Official authorizing, for a limited time only, the erection and existence
of a Building or part thereof.
3.8
No person shall make a material change or cause a material change to be
made to a Plan, specification, document or other information on the basis of
which a Permit was issued without notifying, filing details with and obtaining
the authorization of the Chief Building Official. Substantial changes may
constitute a revised submission and additional fees may be charged as per the
General Rates & Fees By-law.
3.9
The Chief Building Official may, as the Chief Building Official deems
appropriate, provide prescribed forms in an electronic format and may allow for
the electronic submission of completed Permit application forms.
Plans and Specifications
4.1
Sufficient information shall be submitted with each application for a Permit to
enable the Chief Building Official to determine whether or not the proposed
construction, demolition, change of use or transfer of Permit will conform with
the Act, the Building Code and any other applicable law.
4.2
Each application shall, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official
such as for electronic versions, be accompanied by two (2) complete sets of all
plans and specifications and shall include the nature and extent of the Work
and proposed use and occupancy.
4.3
Plans shall be drawn to scale on paper, electronic media approved by the
Town or other durable material and shall be legible.
4.4
Site plans shall be referenced to an up-to-date survey and, when required to
demonstrate compliance with the Act, the Building Code or other applicable
law, a copy of the survey certified by a Registered Ontario Land Surveyor shall
be submitted to the Chief Building Official. Site plans shall show the following:
4.4.1
Lot size, lot coverage and the dimensions of property lines and
setbacks to any existing or proposed Buildings;
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4.4.2
Existing and proposed ground levels or grades;
4.4.3
Existing rights-of-way, easements, private services and municipal
services above and below grade, and;
4.4.4
Location of fire access routes.
4.5
On completion of the foundation, the Applicant shall submit and have
approved, a Building location survey prepared by a registered Ontario Land
Surveyor, including the top of foundation prior to the commencement of
framing or above grade Works where required by the Chief Building Official.
4.6
Upon completion of the Construction of a Building, the Chief Building Official
may require the Owner to provide a set of as-constructed Building Plans,
including a Plan of Survey by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor showing the
location of the Building, at the Owners cost.
4. 7
Plans and specifications furnished according to this By-law or otherwise
required by the Act become the property of the Town and will be disposed of or
retained in accordance with relevant legislation and the Town's Records
Retention By-law.
4.8
The Chief Building Official may require additional information to be provided at
any time prior to the completion of the Work.
4.9
The issuance of a Permit, the review of the drawings and specifications, or
inspections made by the Chief Building Official shall not in any way relieve the
Owner of a Building from full responsibility for carrying out the Work or having
the Work carried out in accordance with the requirements of this By-law and the
Building Code, including ensuring that the occupancy of the Building, or any
part thereof, is in accordance with the Terms of this By-law and the Building
Code.
Registered Code Agencies
5.1
The Chief Building Official is authorized to enter into and sign contracts for
service agreements with Registered Code Agencies and appoint them to
perform specified functions from time-to-time in order to maintain the time
periods for Permits prescribed in the Building Code.
5.2
The Registered Code Agency may be appointed to perform one or more of the
specified functions described in Section 15.15 of the Act.
Fees and Refunds
6.1
The Chief Building Official shall determine the required fees for the Work
proposed calculated in accordance with the General Fees & Charges By-law
and no Permit shall be issued until the fees are paid. For classes of Permits
not described in the General Fees and Charges By-law a reasonable Permit
fee shall be applied by the Chief Building Official.
6.2
Any person or Corporation who commences construction, demolition or
changes the use of a Building prior to issuance of a Permit, shall in addition to
any other penalty under this Act, Building Code, or in this or any other By-law
pay an additional non-refundable fee in order to compensate the Town for the
additional Work incurred by such early start of Work.
6.3
In the case of withdrawal of an application, or the abandonment of all or a
portion of the Work, or refusal of a Permit, or the non-commencement of any
project, the Chief Building Official shall determine the amount of paid Permit
fees that may be refunded to the Applicant, if any. No refund shall be applied
where the Permit has been revoked, except where the Permit was issued in
error. Any request for a Permit refund must be made by the Applicant in writing
within twelve (12) months of the date of Permit application. Refunds requested
after this time will not be considered.
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6.4
The amount of Permit fees to Construct or Demolish that may be refunded
shall be the total fees paid less the cumulative percentage of fees applicable to
the administration, review and inspection functions undertaken prior to receipt
of the written request to the Chief Building Official as follows:
6.4.1
Forty-five (45) percent if any of administrative, zoning or plan
examination functions have been performed;
6.4.2
Thirty-five (35) percent if the Permit has been issued and no field
inspections have been performed after Permit issuance;
6.4.3
Five (5) percent shall be deducted for each field inspection that has
been performed after the Permit has been issued;
6.4.4
No refund shall be made for an amount less than the minimum Permit
fee.
6.4.5
No refund shall be made for a limiting distance agreement, conditional
Permit or authorization of an alternative solution.
6.5
Refunds shall be paid to the person named on the fee receipt issued by the
Town upon payment of the fee, unless the person directs in writing that the fee
be refunded to another person.
6.6
Where the Chief Building Official determines that a limiting distance agreement
is required pursuant to the Act and the Building Code, the Owner shall pay the
fee as set out in the General Fees & Charges By-law prior to execution of the
agreement by the Chief Building Official who is hereby authorized to execute
such agreements on behalf of Council.
6.7
The fee is based on Building value which in simplest terms would be the value
for which the completed Building would be sold minus land value. If in the sole
opinion of the Chief Building Official the stated value appears low, the Chief
Building Official may establish the cost of the proposed Work for the purposes
of determining the Permit fee. If disputed by the Applicant, the Applicant shall
pay the required fee under protest and, within six (6) months of the completion
of the project, submit an audited statement to the actual costs. If the audited
costs are determined to be less than the cost estimated by the Chief Building
Official, a refund of any excess Permit fees shall be made to the Applicant.
6.8
Permit Fees will be calculated based upon the information provided on the
application form and adjustments will be made, as required, during the review
process. The balance of fees owing and adjustments as a result of corrected
information, shall be paid upon Permit issuance.
6.8.1 The method of payment for Permit fees may be cheque, e-Transfer,
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or debit card. Cheques returned for
non-sufficient funds shall be replaced by a certified cheque in the
amount of the Permit fee plus the administrative charges. Replacement
fees not provided within the specified time will result in revocation of the
Permit.
Offence and Penalty Provisions
7.1
Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an
offence and on conviction is liable to a fine as provided in Section 36 of the
Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended.
Revocation of Permits
8.1
Prior to revoking a permit under Subsection 8(10) of the Act, the Chief Building
Official shall serve a notice electronically by e-mail, personal service or
registered mail at the last known address to the Permit Holder and following a
thirty (30) day period from the date of service the Chief Building Official may
revoke the Permit if grounds to revoke still exist, without any further notice.
8.2
A Permit Holder may within thirty (30) days from the date of service of a notice
under this Part, request in writing that the Chief Building Official defer the
revocation by stating reasons why the Permit should not be revoked. The
Chief Building Official, having regard to any changes to the Act, Building Code
or other applicable law, may allow the deferral, in writing.
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8.3
Where notice is served by Registered Mail, the recipient shall be conclusively
deemed for all purposes to have been served with the notice on the fifth (5th)
day after the notice is served.
Notice Requirements for Inspections
9.1
The Permit Holder shall notify the Chief Building Official or a Registered Code
Agency, where one is appointed, of each stage of construction for which a
mandatory notice is required under the Building Code. In addition, the Permit
Holder shall provide the notice of completion as prescribed by Section 11 of
the Act, or where occupancy is required prior to completion, notice of
inspection to ensure that the requirements of Section 11 of the Act and the
Building Code are complied with.
9.2
A notice pursuant to this Part of the By-law is not effective until notice is
received by the Chief Building Official .or the Registered Code Agency and the
Permit Holder receives confirmation by the Town or the Registered Code
Agency.
9.3
Upon receipt of written notice, the Inspector or a Registered Code Agency, if
one is appointed, shall undertake a site inspection of the Building to which the
notice relates in accordance with the time periods stated in the Building Code
and Section 11 of the Act.
9.4
Where an inspection has been made, and the Applicant, Owner or contractor is
made aware of any Building Code contraventions, and a re-inspection has
been requested and carried out by the Town and it is determined that the
contraventions have not been remedied, the cost of carrying out any further
inspections shall be charged to the Applicant, Owner or contractor at the rate
outlined in the General Fees and Rates By-law.
1 . Deposits
10.1
An Applicant for a Building Permit for construction, renovation, alteration or
demolition valued at the limit and at a rate established in the General Fees &
Rates By-law, shall make a deposit by cash or certified cheque to the
Corporation of the Town of Gananoque at the time the application is made and
such funds shall be on deposit prior to the issuance of the requested Permit.
10.2
If there is any damage to any roadway, street, sidewalk, sewer, watermain or
any other public work, the Town of Gananoque may use these funds to repair
such damages. If the deposit is insufficient to repair the damages then the
Owner will be required to pay the difference.
10.3
The Chief Building Official will be the sole judge of any damage.
10.4
Upon the completion of the erection, alteration, repair or demolition of the
Building or Buildings on the land abutting such sidewalk, curbing or paved
boulevard and upon application by the person by whom the deposit was paid,
the amount by which the sum deposited exceeds the cost of such repairs shall
forthwith be refunded provided all required inspections have been called for,
carried out and passed.
10.5 The Owner or occupier of the lands shall take all necessary steps to prevent
building material, waste or soil from being spilled or tracked onto the public
streets by vehicles going to or coming from the lands during the course of
erection, alteration, repair or demolition. In addition to any other penalty in this
By-law provided, the Owner or occupier shall be responsible to the municipality
for the cost of removing such building material, waste or soil, and such cost
may be deducted from the deposit.
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10.6 Any pre-inspections requested, or any inspections required by the Building
Permit were not requested, or inspections requested but not ready, or
additional inspections requested; the deposit will be reduced by the amounts
as scheduled in the General Rates and Fees By-law and such amounts will be
forfeited to the Municipality.
1 . Administrative Monetary Penalty
11.1
Administrative Monetary Penalty for breach of this By-law or the Building Code
Act and Regulations is authorized where provided for herein or under the
Administrative Monetary Penalty By-law .
. General Rates and Fees
12.1
Rates and Fees for the provisions of this By-law are as prescribed under the
General Fees and Rates By-law, as amended .
. Validity
13.1
If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision, or any part of a
provision, of this By-law to be invalid, or to be of no force and effect, it is the
intention of Council in enacting this By-law that all other provisions of this By-
law authorized by law be applied and enforced in accordance with its terms to
the fullest extent possible according to law .
. Short Title
14.1
This By-law may be referred to as the "Building By-law" .
. Repeal and Effective Date
15.1
Any By-law inconsistent with this By-law are hereby repealed in its entirety.
15.2
This By-law shall come into full force and effect on the date it is passed by
Council.
ead a first, second and third time and finally passed this 19th day of April 2022.
(Seal)
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