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Building permits — Ignace, Ontario: By-law No. 87/2013 – The Building By-law

In the Township of Ignace, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law No. 87/2013 – The Building By-law, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings; moving a building within the Township. Fees set in: Schedule "A" to this By-Law. Administered by: Chief Building Official; Inspectors; Registered Code Agency.

By-law No. 87/2013 – The Building By-law adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings; moving a building within the Township.	s. 3.1; s. 4.4
exemptions	Painting/decorating; replacement millwork/cabinets without plumbing; hot water heaters; appliances; shingling; same-size doors/windows; small decks; residential fences; structures under 108 sq ft without plumbing; construction sheds/trailers.	Schedule "A", s. 3.1.1-3.1.10
fee basis	$5.25 per $1,000 of construction/demolition value; $100 per unit for change of use/moving; minimum $50; conditional permit extra 50%; 200% surcharge for starting before permit.	Schedule "A", ss. 1.1, 2.1, 5.1-5.8
fees location	Schedule "A" to this By-Law	s. 7
authority	Chief Building Official; Inspectors; Registered Code Agency.	s. 4.2; s. 9.1.1; s. 12.2

scout note

Township's Building By-law under Building Code Act s.7: classes of permits and fees (Schedule A), application requirements, conditional/partial permits, inspections; scanned document, OCR'd and confirmed as Township of Ignace's own enactment.