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Building permits — North Kawartha, Ontario: By-law 2022-0005 (Building By-law – Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits)

In the Township of North Kawartha, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law 2022-0005 (Building By-law – Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits), verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, repair, renovation, extension and/or enlargement of buildings and structures including plumbing, change of use, and demolition permits. Administered by: Chief Building Official. Fines: First conviction: not more than $25,000; subsequent: not more than $50,000; corporation: $50,000 first, $100,000 subsequent.

By-law 2022-0005 (Building By-law – Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits) adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, repair, renovation, extension and/or enlargement of buildings and structures including plumbing, change of use, and demolition permits.	Schedule "A"; Part II
fee basis	A fee of $12.00 for $1,000 of valuation (or Part thereof); construction value based on table of Appendix A & B; minimum fee is $22500; demolition permits set fee $150.00; dock fees set fee $150.	Schedule "A"
authority	Chief Building Official	1(g)
fine range	First conviction: not more than $25,000; subsequent: not more than $50,000; corporation: $50,000 first, $100,000 subsequent.	s. 41-42

scout note

Township's Building By-law under the Building Code Act: sets classes of permits, application requirements and permit fees (Schedules A–D), incl. a $225 minimum construction permit fee and $150 demolition fee; repeals By-law #2020-067.