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Consolidated By-law
The Corporation of the Town of Minto
By-law Number 2019-18
A By-law respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use
Permits and Inspections
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended,
empowers municipal councils to pass by-laws respecting construction,
demolition and change of use permits and inspections and related matters;
AND WHEREAS Section 35 of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as
amended provides that Act and the Building Code supersede all municipal by-
laws respecting the construction or demolition of buildings;
AND WHEREAS Section 3(1) of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as
amended provides that the council of each municipality is responsible for the
enforcement of this Act in the municipality;
AND WHEREAS Section 3(2) of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as
amended provides that the council of each municipality shall appoint a Chief
Building Official and such inspectors as are necessary for the enforcement of
this Act in the areas in which the municipality has jurisdiction;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Town of Minto enacts as follows:
1. CITATION AND DEFINITIONS
1.1 Short Title
This by-law may be cited as the "Building By-law".
1.2 Definitions
In this by-law,
"Act" means the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended;
"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
demolition of a building or buildings and anyone acting under authority of
such person or corporation.
"As constructed plans" means as constructed plans as defined in the Building
Code;
"Architect" means a holder of a license, a certificate of practice, or a temporary
license under the Architect's Act as defined in the Building Code;
"Building" means a building as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act;
"Building Code" means regulations made under Section 34 of the Act;
"Chief Building Official" means the Chief Building Official appointed by the by-law
of the Town of Minto for the purposes of enforcement of the Act and this by-
law;
"Complete application" means a building permit application in accordance with
Article 1.3.1.2 Division C of the Building Code, submitted with all required
approvals, plans and specifications appended in order to comply with the
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building permit timelines as noted in Article 1.3.1.3 Division C of the Building
Code;
"Conditional permit" means a permit issued by the Chief Building Official under
subsection 8(3) of the Act;
"Construct" means construct as defined in subsection 1(1) of the Act;
"
Corporation" means the Corporation of the Town of Minto;
"Demolish" means demolish as defined in subsection 1(1) of the Act;
"Farm Building" means a farm building as defined in the Building Code;
"Final Occupancy" means when all outstanding items on a partial Occupancy
including grading have been completed;
"Owner" means, in respect of the property on which the construction is to take
place, the registered owner of the land and, except for conditional permits,
may include a lessee, mortgagee in possession and the person acting as the
owner's authorized agent;
"Partial Occupancy" means a permit issued to allow occupancy of a building prior
to its completion in accordance with Subsection 1.3.3 Division C of the
Building Code;
"Partial Permit" means a permit issued by the chief building official to construct
part of a building;
"Permit" means written permission or written authorization from the Chief
Building Official to perform work regulated by this by-law and the Act, or to
change the use of a building or part of a building or parts thereof or, in the
case of an occupancy permit, to occupy a building or part of a building or
parts thereof;
"Permit Holder" means the person to whom the permit has been issued and who
assumes the primary responsibility for complying with the Act and the
Building Code;
"Plumbing" means plumbing as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act;
"Residential construction site" means any construction site in respect of which a
building permit has been issued for the construction of a new building
consisting of a single dwelling unit where such excavation is within 2 m of
another occupied dwelling unit except where the site is within a registered
plan of subdivision which subdivision is being developed for the first time;
"Sewage System" means a sewage system as defined in Section 1(1) of the
Regulations
1.3 Terms not defined in this By-law shall have the meaning ascribed to them in
the Act or the Building Code.
2. CLASSES OF PERMITS
Classes of permits required for any stage of construction, demolition, change
of use, occupancy of a partially complete building, conditional permits and
other classes as set forth in Schedule "A" appended to and forming part of
this by-law.
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMIT APPLICATIONS
3.1 General Requirements
3.1.1 Every permit application shall meet the minimum requirements of this
section and shall:
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be submitted by an applicant;
be made in writing to the Chief Building Official on forms prescribed by the
Province of Ontario or when no form is prescribed, on a form prescribed by
the Chief Building Official; and
3.1.2 To be considered a complete application, every permit application shall be
accompanied by the approval documents issued by the agencies responsible
for the applicable laws listed in the building code, where those agencies issue
approval documents and the law applies to the construction or demolition
being proposed.
3.1.3 To be considered a complete application, every permit application shall be
accompanied by the plans and specifications identified in subsections 3.2
and 3.4 of this by-law.
3.1.4 An application for a permit may be refused by the Chief Building Official
where it is not a complete application.
3.1.5 The Chief Building Official may, as deems appropriate, provide prescribed
forms in an electronic format and may allow for the electronic submission of
completed permit application forms.
3.1.6 Notwithstanding subsection 3.1.5, completed forms generated
electronically or submitted through the Municipality's website shall be subject
to the endorsement of the applicant.
3.1.7 The Chief Building Official may deem an application for a permit to have
been abandoned and cancelled six months after the date of filing, unless
such application is being seriously proceeded with.
3.2 Application for Permit
To obtain a permit an applicant shall file a "complete application" in writing
on forms regulated by the Province of Ontario and those required by the Chief
Building Official.
Every application for a permit shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official,
and contain the following information:
3.2.1 Construction Permit
Where application is made for a construction permit under Subsection 8(1),
of the Act the application shall:
(a) use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct
or Demolish" including the estimated valuation of the proposed work
including material and labour and signed by the applicant who shall certify as
to the truth of the contents of the application;
(b) include two complete sets of plans, specifications, forms, documents and
other information required by Article 1.3.1.3 Division C of the Building Code,
and as prescribed in this by-law for the work to be covered by the permit; and
(c) include the proposed or existing occupancy of all parts of the building.
3.2.2 Demolition Permit
Where application is made for a demolition permit under Subsection 8(1) of
the Act, the application shall:
(a) use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct
or Demolish" including the estimated valuation of the proposed work
including material and labour and signed by the applicant who shall certify as
to the truth of the contents of the application;
(b) include two complete sets of plans, specifications, forms, documents and
other information required by Article 1.3.1.3 Division C of the Building Code,
and as described in this by-law for the work to be covered by the permit;
(c) include the existing occupancy of all parts of the building; and
(d) in the instance where the application is completed by a person other than
the owner, documentation, as deemed sufficient by the Chief Building Official,
be signed by the owner, authorizing the agent to act on their behalf for the
purpose of the Demolition Permit.
3.2.3 Conditional Permit
Where application is made for a conditional permit under Subsection 8(3) of
the Act, the application shall:
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(a) use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct
or Demolish";
(b) include two complete sets of plans, specifications, forms, documents and
other information required by Article 1.3.1.3 Division C of the Building Code
and as described in this by-law for the work to be covered by the permit;
(c) include the proposed or existing occupancy of all parts of the building;
(d) state the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable delays in
construction would occur if a conditional permit is not granted;
(e) state the necessary approvals, which must be obtained in respect of the
proposed building and the time in which such approvals will be obtained;
(f) include an agreement in writing by the applicant and such other persons
as the Chief Building Official determines with the Corporation dealing with the
matters required pursuant to Section 8(3)(c) of the Building Code Act; and
(g) state the time in which plans and specifications of the complete building
will be filed with the Chief Building Official.
3.2.4 Change of Use Permit
Where application is made for a Change of Use permit issued under
Subsection 10(1) of the Act, the application shall be submitted to the Chief
Building Official and shall:
(a) use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct
or Demolish";
(b) describe the building in which the occupancy is to be changed, by a
description that will readily identify and locate the building;
(c) identify and describe, as required by the Chief Building Official, the current
and proposed occupancies of the building of part of a building for which the
application is made;
(d) include, as may be required by the Chief Building Official, plans and
specifications which show 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, as amended including floor plans,
details of walls, ceiling and roof assemblies identifying required fire
resistance ratings and load bearing capacities and details of the existing
sewage system, if any;
3.2.5 Plumbing Permit
Where application is made for a plumbing permit under Subsection 8(1) of
the Act, the application shall:
(a) use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or
Demolish"; and
(b) include such other information, methods and specifications concerning the
complete project as the Chief Building Official may require.
3.2.6 Sewage System Permit
Every application for a sewage system permit shall be submitted to the Chief
Building Official and contain the following information:
(a) use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or
Demolish";
(b) include two complete sets of plans, specifications, forms, documents and
other information required by Article 1.3.1.3 Division C of the Building Code,
and as described in this by-law for the work to be covered by the permit;
(c) a site evaluation, which shall include all of the following items, unless
otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official:
(aa)
the date the evaluation was done;
(bb)
name, address, telephone number and signature of the person who
prepared the evaluation;
(cc)
a scaled map of the site showing:
the legal description, lot size, property dimensions, existing rights-of-way,
easements or municipal/utility corridors;
the location and clearance of items listed in Article 8.2.1.5 and 8.2.1.6. of the
Building Code;
the location of the proposed sewage system;
the location of any unsuitable, disturbed or compacted areas;
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proposed access routes for system maintenance;
depth to bedrock;
depth to zones of soil saturation;
soil properties, including soil permeability; and
soil conditions, including the potential for flooding.
3.3 Revision to Permit
After issuance of a permit under the Act, notice of any material change to a
plan, specification, document or other information on the basis of which a
permit was issued, must be given in writing, to the Chief Building Official
together with the details of such change, which is not to be made without his
or her authorization.
3.4 Plans and Specifications
3.4.1 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 or change of use will conform with the Act, the
Building Code, and any other applicable law.
The Chief Building Official may require, where deemed appropriate, that a
professional engineer and/or architect conduct a peer review for all or part of
the work with the expense to be borne by the applicant.
3.4.2 Each application shall, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building
Official, be accompanied by two complete sets of the plans and specifications
required under this by-law.
3.4.3 Plans shall be drawn to scale on paper or other durable material, shall be
legible and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include such
information as set out in Schedule "B" to this By-law unless otherwise
specified by the Chief Building Official.
3.4.4 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 shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official. Site
Plans shall show:
(a) Lot size and the dimensions of property lines and setbacks to any existing
or proposed buildings;
(b) existing and finished ground levels or grades;
(c) existing rights-of-way, easements, municipal services and fencing; and
(d) proposed fire access routes and existing fire hydrant locations.
3.4.5 Approved Grading, Drainage and Servicing Plans, required within the
Urban centers, are to be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in the
Province of Ontario or an Ontario Land Surveyor in accordance with applicable
laws and good engineering practices, and contain the following:
(a) Proposed structure elevations (underside of footing, top of foundation, top
of garage floor slab, required risers, retaining walls, etc);
(b) Existing and proposed elevations on the subject property and the adjacent
properties;
(c) Location, direction and slope percentage of flow paths, swales, ditches,
drains, etc;
(d) The elevation benchmark, including location and its design elevation;
(e) Foundation off-set pins, including the distances from the pins to the front
corners of the structure and the elevation of the pin to the top of foundation;
(f) Location of Municipal service extensions, including invert elevations;
(g) Sump Pit and Rain Leader discharge locations and directions; and,
(h) Location of all hard surface elements and surface treatment types (i.e.
driveways, sidewalks, etc).(1)
3.4.6 The granting of a permit, the review of the drawings and specifications or
inspections made by the Chief Building Official or an inspector 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, the Act 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.
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(1) Section 3.4 Plans and Specifications Item 3.4.5 amended through By-law 2022-112 passed on
December 20, 2022
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3.4.7 On completion of the construction of a building, the Chief Building Official
may require a set of "as constructed" plans, including a plan of survey
showing the location of the building.
3.5 Equivalents
The Chief Building Official may allow the use of materials, systems and
building designs that are not authorized in the Building Code in accordance
with Section 9(1) of the Ontario Building Code Act.
3.6 Deemed Issued
Regardless of the status of the review of an application, a Permit shall not be
deemed issued until the Permit has been authorized in writing by the Chief
Building Official and all applicable fees and deposits have been paid.
4. FEES
4.1 Fees for a required permit shall be as prescribed in Schedule "C" of this by-
law.
4.2 Where application is made for a conditional permit, the conditional
application fee in addition to this fee prior to issuance of the conditional
permit the applicable construction permit fee as set out in Schedule C shall
be paid for the complete project.
4.3 Where the fees payable in respect of an application for a construction or
demolition permit issued under Subsection 8(1) of the Act or a conditional
permit issued under Subsection 8(3) of the Act are based on a floor area,
floor area shall mean the total floor space of all storeys including storeys
below the first storey measured as the horizontal area between the outside
surface of all the exterior walls of the building.
4.4 With respect to an application for a change of use permit issued under
Subsection 10(1) of the Act the change of use permit fee listed in Schedule
"C" shall be utilized when no construction is proposed or required. When
construction is proposed or required and will result in a change of use the
appropriate construction permit fee as set out in Schedule "C" shall be
utilized.
4.5 The Chief Building Official shall determine permit fees not described or
included in Schedule "C".
4.6 Refund of Fees
In the case of withdrawal of an application or the abandonment of all or a
portion of the work 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, as set out in Schedule "D".
Subject to subsection 7(1) of the Act, there shall be no refund of permit fees
where a permit has been revoked, except where the permit was issued in
error or where the applicant requests revocation no more than six months
after the permit is issued. In such cases the amount of the refund shall be
calculated in accordance with Schedule "D".
5. LOT GRADING/DAMAGE DEPOSIT
A lot grading/municipal infrastructure damage deposit in the amount of
$2,000.00 shall be required where the estimated building cost exceeds
$75,000.00 on a lot where no lot grading/damage deposits are prescribed under
a separate agreement or by-law are collected. The deposit shall be 100%
refundable upon the submission of a Grading, Drainage and Servicing Plan
Certificate, completed by a Professional Engineer registered in the Province of
Ontario or an Ontario Land Surveyor, stating that the grading has been completed
in general conformance with the design grading plan, accompanied by a Final
Grading Plan indicating the final site elevations and as-built Building setbacks and
upon confirmation from the Public Works Department that no damage to
municipal infrastructure has occurred which has not been repaired at the sole
cost of the owner or contractor, to the satisfaction of the Town of Minto.
In the event that unapproved deviancies to the Grading, Drainage and
Servicing Plan or damage to municipal infrastructure has occurred and not
rectified, the costs to rectify the deficiency(ies) will be applied against the Lot
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Grading/Damage Deposit, with the balance being refunded. If the costs to repair
the deficiency(ies) exceed the retained deposit and not paid at the time the
remedial work has been completed, the Town of Minto shall have a priority lien
status on the subject property as described in Section 1 of the Municipal Act,
2001, to collect the additional expenses.
With respect to building construction projects where no deposit is required
to be submitted and lot grading deficiencies or municipal infrastructure damage
occur and not repaired/remediated to the satisfaction of the Town of Minto, the
costs for the remedial work shall have a priority lien status on the subject property
as described in Section 1 of the Municipal Act, 2001. (2)
6. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTIONS
With respect to "Prescribed Notices" and "Additional Notices" under Articles
1.3.5.1 and 1.3.5.2 Division C. of the Building Code, the owner or an
authorized agent shall notify the Chief Building Official or an inspector two
business days (48 hours) in advance of the stages of construction listed in
said Articles.
7. TRANSFER OF PERMIT
Permits are non-transferable without written consent of the Chief Building
Official and a Transfer of Permit being issued.
8. FENCING
8.1 Where a construction site may present a hazard to the public, the owner of
the construction site shall ensure that the construction site is suitably fenced
to prevent access onto the construction site.
8.2 If fencing has not been provided in accordance with the above clause and, if
in the opinion of the Chief Building Official, the construction site presents a
particular hazard to the public, the Chief Building Official may in writing
require the owner and the permit holder to erect such fencing as he/she
deems appropriate to the circumstances such as described in the National
Building Code, Section 8.2.
8.3 In considering the hazard presented by a construction site and the necessary
fencing, the Chief Building Official shall have regard for;
(a) the proximity of the construction site to occupied dwellings;
(b) the proximity of the construction site to lands accessible to the public;
(c) including but not limited to streets, parks and commercial and institutional
activities;
(d) the hazards presented by the construction activities and materials;
(e) the feasibility and effectiveness of the site fencing; and
(f) the duration of the hazard.
9. PRESCRIBED FORMS
The forms prescribed for use shall be regulated by the Province of Ontario
and the Chief Building Official
10. APPOINTED DESIGNATE
This by-law shall not be deemed to limit the appointment of a designate who
may perform or execute any authority of the Chief Building Official where
authorized by the Act, provided such designate, where required, is duly
appointed by by-law under the Act.
11. PENALTY CLAUSE
Section 36 of the Building Code Act provides that a person is guilty of an
offence under the Building Code Act if a person contravenes the Building
Code Act, the regulations or this by-law.
12. REPEAL CLAUSE
By-law 07-39 of The Town of Minto is hereby repealed.
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(2) Section 5, LOT/GRADING DAMAGE DEPOSIT amended through By-law 2022-112 passed on
December 20, 2022
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Read a first, second, third time and finally passed in open Council this 19th day of
February 2019
_________________________________
Mayor George A. Bridge
__________________________________
Acting Clerk Gordon Duff
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THE TOWN OF MINTO
SCHEDULE "A" to BY-LAW NO. 2019-18
1. Building Permit (Building Code Act, Section 8(1)) may be issued for all types of
construction governed by the building code and may include plumbing, farm
buildings, change of use, sewage systems and heating, ventilating and air
conditioning systems.
2. Partial Building Permit (Building Code Act, Section 8(1)) (Partial permits are
appropriate where the construction authorized by the permit complies with
the Act, Building Code and other applicable laws):
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, application shall be made, and fees paid for that portion of the
building or project. Complete plans and specifications covering the portion of
the work for which immediate approval is desired shall be filed with the Chief
Building Official.
Where a permit is issued for part of a building or project, such permit 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. Conditional Permit may be issued by the Chief Building Official in accordance
with Section 3.2.3 of this by-law.
4. Change of Use Permit may be issued where a change in use of a building or
part of a building would result in an increase in hazard as determined under
Section 2.4.1.2(1) of the Building Code even though no construction is
proposed.
5. Sewage System Permit is required for all Classes of Systems as defined in
Section 8.1.2.1(1),(a),(b),(c),(d) and (e), Classification of Systems in the
regulations.
6. Sign Permit may be issued in respect of the structural requirements for signs
contained in Section 3.14 of the Building Code.
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THE TOWN OF MINTO
SCHEDULE "B" to BY-LAW NO. 2019-18
LIST OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, DOCUMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION TO
ACCOMPANY APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS
Plans
1. Ontario Land Surveyors Plans;
2. Site Plan;
3. Contour of Grade Plans;
4. Drainage Plans;
5. Foundation Plans;
6. Architectural Plans;
7. Structural Plans;
8. Mechanical and Electrical Plans;
9. Reinforced Concrete Plans;
10. Chimney and Fireplace Plans;
11. Renovation and Alteration;
12. as Constructed Plans;
13. Fire Alarms or Evacuation Plans (within buildings);
14. Fire Protection Plans - showing the type of fire assemblies, fire separations,
fire compartments; and fire resistance ratings within buildings;
15. Schematic Plans - showing the type, location and operation of all building fire
emergency systems;
16. On-Site Sewage Systems Plans;
Specifications
1. Specification on entrances to the property with necessary approvals in writing;
2. Specifications on sewer system and water supply whether Municipal or
private, with necessary written approvals;
3. Specifications on the proposed occupancies;
4. Specifications on building materials or a method of construction, and may
require to be submitted by a registered professional engineer;
Specifications on soils investigations;
Specifications on any other applicable law as set out in Section 8(2)(a) of the
Building Code Act, as amended;
Documents
1. Trade Certificate and Certification of Qualification.
Other
Any other information as may be relevant to prove compliance with the application
and code.
NOTE: The Chief Building Official may specify that not all the above-mentioned
plans, specifications, documentation and other information are required to
accompany an application for a permit.
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THE TOWN OF MINTO
SCHEDULE "C" to BY-LAW NO. 2019-18 (3)
TARIFF OF FEES
Group A & B - Assembly and Institutional Occupancies
No.
Description
Admin
Fee
BP Fee
(per sq.
ft.)
BP
Fee
(flat
fee)
Effective
Date
HST Status
(T =
Taxable)
(E =
Exempt)
1
New
Construction
$300.00
$0.80
01-Jan-25
E
Renovation /
Alteration
$300.00
$0.70
01-Jan-25
E
Group C - Residential Occupancies
No.
Description
Admin
Fee
BP Fee
(per sq.
ft.)
BP
Fee
(flat
fee)
Effective
Date
HST
Status
(T =
Taxable)
(E =
Exempt)
2
New Construction -
SFD/Semi/Additions
(No Fee For
Basement)
$300.00
$1.50
01-Jan-
25
E
New Construction -
Multi-Residential
(No Fee For
Basement)
$300.00
$1.50
01-Jan-
25
E
Renovation /
Alteration
$300.00
$0.80
01-Jan-
25
E
Attached Garage
$300.00
$0.60
01-Jan-
25
E
Deck / Porch
$300.00
$0.60
01-Jan-
25
E
Accessory
Apartments
$300.00
$0.80
01-Jan-
25
E
Group D & E - Occupancies
No.
Description
Admin
Fee
BP Fee
(per sq.
ft.)
BP
Fee
(flat
fee)
Effective
Date
HST Status
(T =
Taxable)
(E =
Exempt)
3
New
Construction
$300.00
$0.80
01-Jan-
25
E
Renovation /
Alteration
$300.00
$0.70
01-Jan-
25
E
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Groups F - Occupancies
No.
Description
Admin
Fee
BP Fee
(per sq.
ft.)
BP
Fee
(flat
fee)
Effective
Date
HST Status
(T =
Taxable)
(E =
Exempt)
4
New
Construction
$300.00
$0.70
01-Jan-25
E
Renovation /
Alteration
$300.00
$0.60
01-Jan-25
E
Agriculture
No.
Description
Admin
Fee
BP Fee
(per sq.
ft.)
BP Fee
(flat fee)
Effective
Date
HST
Status
(T =
Taxable)
(E =
Exempt)
5
New
Construction
$300.00
$0.35
01-Jan-
25
E
Liquid Manure
Tanks **(per
linear foot)**
$6.00
01-Jan-
25
E
Grain Bin /
Tower Silo
$450.00
01-Jan-
25
E
Bunk Silos
$600.00
01-Jan-
25
E
Other
No.
Description
Admin
Fee
BP Fee
(per sq.
ft.)
BP Fee
(flat fee)
Effective
Date
HST Status
(T =
Taxable)
(E =
Exempt)
6
Accessory
Structures
$300.0
0
$0.60
01-Jan-
25
E
7
Demolition
Permits
$150.00
01-Jan-
25
E
8
Class 4 On-Site Septic Systems
a) New /
Replacement
System
$600.00
01-Jan-
25
E
b)
Replacement
Tank
$150.00
01-Jan-
25
E
c) Bed
Replacement
$450.00
01-Jan-
25
E
9
Plumbing
Permit
$150.00
01-Jan-
25
E
10
Conditional
Permit (plus
completion
permit amount)
$350.00
01-Jan-
25
E
11
Solid Fuel Fired
Appliance
$300.00
01-Jan-
25
E
12
Tent Permit
$150.00
01-Jan-
25
E
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13
Temporary
Structure
(Temp
Dwelling,
School
Portable, etc)
$300.00
01-Jan-
25
E
14
Change of Use
(No
Construction)
$150.00
01-Jan-
25
E
15
Solar
$300.00
01-Jan-
25
E
16
Pool Fence
Enclosure
$150.00
01-Jan-
25
E
Notes to tables:
a) Where work has commenced prior to the issuance of the required building
permit, the Admin Fee and BP Fee shall be doubled.
b) Any other building or structure not included above or where square footage
cannot be calculated effectively, a rate of $11.00 per $1,000.00 of
construction value shall be charged for a building permit.
c) Inspection only - no permit required: a fee of $150.00 per hour shall be
applied.
d) Inspection requested and not ready or repeated failed inspections: a fee of
$150.00 shall apply per inspection.
e) The BP Fee shall be indexed annually based on the October Construction
Index.
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(3) Schedule "C" amended through By-law 2024-054 on October 15, 2024
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THE TOWN OF MINTO
SCHEDULE "D" to BY-LAW NO. 2019-18
REFUNDS
STAGE OF PERMIT
APPLICATION
REFUND
(% OF ENTIRE FEES PAYABLE)
Application received
No administrative functions done
90%
Application process
Plans reviewed and permit issued or refused
60%
Permit issued and inspection(s) completed
0%
Notes To Table:
a)
When an application for a Building Permit has been revoked by the Chief Building Official, the
amount refundable, as per above table, will be refunded to the applicant. In cases where the
Building Permit fee has not been paid at the time of the application, the amount due at the
time of revocation will be the Building Permit fee minus the refundable amount.
b)
No refund will be given when the application for refund has not been made within 12 months
of the issuance of the permit.
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THE TOWN OF MINTO
SCHEDULE "C" to BY-LAW NO. 2019-18
SHORT FORM WORDING AND SET FINES
Town of Minto
Set Fine Application
Part 1 Provincial Offences Act
Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, C.23, as amended
Item
Column 1, Short Form
Wording
Column 2, Offence
Creating
Provision or
Defining
Offence
Column 3, Set
Fine
1
Construct a building without a
permit.
s.8(1)
$750.00
2
Cause construction of a
building without a permit.
s.8(1)
$750.00
3
Demolish a building without a
permit.
s.8(1)
$750.00
4
Cause demolition of a building
without a permit.
s. 8(1)
$450.00
5
Change plans without
authorization.
s 8(12)
$300.00
6
Construct a building not in
accordance with plans.
s. 8(13)
$300.00
7
Change the use of a building
without a permit.
s. 10(1)
$400.00
8
Occupy a building newly
erected without notice or
inspection.
s.11
$500.00
9
Remove posted order without
authorization.
s. 20
$750.00
10
Furnish false information on
an application for a
permit.
s. 36(1)(a)
$500.00
11
Fail to comply with an order
made by Inspector.
s. 12(2)
$750.00
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Item
Column 1 Short Form
Wording
Column 2 Offence
Creating
Provision or
defining office
Set Fines
12
Fail to comply with an order
not to cover.
s. 13(1)
$750.00
13
Fail to comply with an order
not to uncover.
s. 13(6)
$750.00
14
Fail to comply with an order
to cease construction.
s. 14(1)
$1000.00
15
Fail to comply with an order
to render a building safe.
s. 15.9(4)
$750.00
16
Fail to comply with an order
prohibiting occupancy of
an unsafe building.
s. 15.9(6)
$1000.00
17
Fail to comply with an order
to repair a dangerous
building.
s. 15.10(1)
$750.00
18
Commence demolition before
a building has been
vacated
s. 34(1)(3.1)
$750.00
19
Fail to post permit on
construction site.
s. 34(1)(13)
$100.00
20
Fail to posit permit on
demolition site.
s. 34(1)(13)
$100.00
21
Occupy an unfinished
building without a permit.
s. 34(1)(18)
$400.00
22
Occupy an unfinished
residential building.
s. 34(1)(18)
$400.00
23
Fail to provide required
notification of
construction phase.
s. 34(1)(15)
$500.00
24
Obstruction.
s. 19(1)
$1000.00
Note: The penalty provision of the offences indicated above is section 36 of the
Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c.23.