In the Town of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law #2020-06 (Construction, Demolition, Moving and Change of Use of Buildings, Building Inspections, and Regulating of Signs and Fences) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construction, demolition, moving, change of use, fences, pools, and signs require a permit; also renovation and alteration. Permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule 'A'; minimum $60.00 for permits calculated by square footage; HST exempt. Fees set in: Schedule 'A' of this By-law.
Building By-law #2020-06 (Construction, Demolition, Moving and Change of Use of Buildings, Building Inspections, and Regulating of Signs and Fences)
adopted bylaw
permit required for
Construction, demolition, moving, change of use, fences, pools, and signs require a permit; also renovation and alteration.
s. 14.1; s. 7.1; s. 11.1; s. 12.1; s. 13.3
exemptions
Single-detached, semi-detached or duplex: kitchen cupboards, flooring, trim/painting, landscaping, driveways, vanity, window/door replacement, sheds/gazebos under 10 m2, shingle reroofing; seasonal above-ground pool removal; certain signs.
s. 16.1; s. 12.3; s. 13.5
fee basis
Calculated in accordance with Schedule 'A'; minimum $60.00 for permits calculated by square footage; HST exempt.
s. 9.1; Schedule "A"
fees location
Schedule 'A' of this By-law
s. 9.1; Schedule "A"
authority
Chief Building Official
s. 1.1(e); s. 9.1; s. 10.1
fine range
$75.00, $150.00, $350.00
Schedule "B"
scout note
Town's Building Code Act by-law requiring permits for construction, demolition, moving, change of use; sets Chief Building Official duties, inspections, and permit process. Includes Schedule C (2016-02) Building Official Code of Conduct. Exact enactment date not shown.
Building Permit Fees - Schedule 'E' to By-law 2025-08
adopted bylaw
fee basis
Per Sq. Ft. or Per Permit
Per Sq. Ft.; Per Permit
scout note
Schedule to the Town's general Fee By-law 2025-08 setting building permit fees by building type/use (base fee $162, per-sq-ft rates for residential, agricultural, and Group A-F occupancy classes).