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Building permits — Pembroke, Ontario: Building By-law 2025-83

In the City of Pembroke, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law 2025-83, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use and occupancy permits, as set out in Schedule 'B'. Permit fees: Fees set out in Schedule 'A'; e.g., $16.68/m2 or $1.55/ft2 of building floor area; $13.16 per $1,000.00 of construction value. Fees set in: Schedule 'A' of this By-law.

Building By-law 2025-83 adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, demolition, change of use and occupancy permits, as set out in Schedule 'B'.	s. 3.1
fee basis	Fees set out in Schedule 'A'; e.g., $16.68/m2 or $1.55/ft2 of building floor area; $13.16 per $1,000.00 of construction value.	Schedule 'A'; s. 13.1
fees location	Schedule 'A' of this By-law	s. 13.1
authority	Chief Building Official and Inspectors	s. 4.1; s. 17.5
fine range	Set fines from $250.00 to $700.00; additional fine up to $5,000.00 or maximum under Provincial Offences Act.	Schedule 'C'; s. 22.4

scout note

City of Pembroke's Building Code Act administration by-law: classes of permits, application requirements, inspections, refunds, and permit fee schedules (Schedules A-C). Repeals By-law 2018-01. Passed November 2025 by City Council.