In the Village of South River, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law Number 21-2024 (Building By-law), verified 2026-09-25. Exemptions: Re-shingling a roof; storage shed ancillary to principal building, not more than 15 square meters, one storey, detached, no plumbing. Permit fees: As set out in Schedule "B"; based on cost of valuation of proposed work, including material, labour, equipment, overhead and professional and related services. Administered by: Chief Building Official.
By-law Number 21-2024 (Building By-law)
adopted bylaw
permit required for
Construction of a building, including erection, installation, extension or material alteration or repair, and installation of a building unit moved from elsewhere.
Schedule "A"
exemptions
Re-shingling a roof; storage shed ancillary to principal building, not more than 15 square meters, one storey, detached, no plumbing.
Schedule "B"
fee basis
As set out in Schedule "B"; based on cost of valuation of proposed work, including material, labour, equipment, overhead and professional and related services.
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authority
Chief Building Official
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scout note
Village of South River's own building by-law respecting construction, demolition, change of use, conditional permits and inspections under the Building Code Act, 1992; permit fee schedule in Schedule B. Inspections delivered via the Joint Building Committee (JBC).
Building Department page (Village of South River)
South River's Building Department page directs residents to the Joint Building Committee (JBC), the shared inspection service serving South River and neighbouring municipalities, for building permit administration.