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Building permits — South Huron, Ontario: By-Law 19-2023 (Building By-law, Office Consolidation)

In the Municipality of South Huron, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-Law 19-2023 (Building By-law, Office Consolidation), verified 2026-09-25. Exemptions: Demolition of a building located on a farm pursuant to Div. C Part 1 clause 1.3.1.1.(1)(a). Permit fees: Based on floor area or cost of valuation of proposed work; set out in Fees and Charges By-Law. Fees set in: Fees and Charges By-Law.

By-Law 19-2023 (Building By-law, Office Consolidation) adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction governed by the Building Code, including structural, plumbing, sewage, HVAC, demolition, and change of use; sewage and plumbing permits for systems/alterations.	Schedule "B"
exemptions	Demolition of a building located on a farm pursuant to Div. C Part 1 clause 1.3.1.1.(1)(a).	Schedule "B", item 6
fee basis	Based on floor area or cost of valuation of proposed work; set out in Fees and Charges By-Law.	s. 5.1, 5.3, 5.6
fees location	Fees and Charges By-Law	s. 5.1
authority	Chief Building Official (CBO) and inspectors	s. 1.2.6, s. 7.1
fine range	Up to $5,000 additional fee for commencing without permit; fees doubled for work before permit.	s. 5.9, s. 14.2

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Municipality of South Huron's building by-law respecting construction, demolition, change of use and inspection under the Building Code Act, 1992; appoints the Chief Building Official and sets permit requirements.