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Building permits — Russell, Ontario: Building By-law #2025-150 - Building Permits (permit requirements, classes, Schedule A & …

In the Township of Russell, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law #2025-150 - Building Permits (permit requirements, classes, Schedule A & B fees), verified 2026-09-25. Permit fees: Class of permit base fee + refundable fee = Application fee; Schedule A sets minimum fees plus per-square-foot charges or flat fees. Administered by: Building and Construction Department; Chief Building Official issues permits.

Building By-law #2025-150 - Building Permits (permit requirements, classes, Schedule A & B fees) adopted bylaw

permit required for	Most building projects require a permit; new construction, additions, decks, renovations, structural changes, heating/plumbing, demolition, pools, secondary units, wood stoves.	Most building projects in the Township of Russell require a permit
exemptions	Buildings under 15 m² with no plumbing; freestanding decks under 600 mm above grade; drywall-only recreation room; replacing cabinets/plumbing fixtures; certain farm demolitions; fences.	Projects That Do NOT Need a Building Permit
fee basis	Class of permit base fee + refundable fee = Application fee; Schedule A sets minimum fees plus per-square-foot charges or flat fees.	Building Permit Fees; Schedule "A" to By-Law #2025-150
authority	Building and Construction Department; Chief Building Official issues permits.	Building and Construction Department; Chief Building Official

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Township's Building Code Act by-law: permit required for houses/additions/decks/garages etc, WETT-certified inspection for solid-fuel appliances; Schedule A base fees ($225-$3,600+ by class) and Schedule B refundable deposits ($100-$5,000 by value) reproduced verbatim, citing By-Law #2025-150.