Building permits — The North Shore, Ontario

Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

In the Township of The North Shore, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law No. 12-12 (Being a by-law to regulate the issuing of building permits), verified 2026-09-25. Administered by: Chief Official. Fines: maximum of $300.00 for any one offence.

By-law No. 12-12 (Being a by-law to regulate the issuing of building permits) adopted bylaw
permit required for Construction and demolition of buildings; new constructions, additions & renovations, pools, demolitions, moving, renewal; accessory buildings/structures over 100 sq ft. s. 1(a); Schedule "A" Note
fee basis New constructions, including additions & renovations: $50.00 administration fee plus $10.00 for each $1,000.00 or part thereof extra; Pool: $100.00; Demolitions: $50.00; Moving Permits: $100.00; Renewal Permits: 25% of original amount. Schedule "A"
authority Chief Official s. 2(c); s. 3(a)
fine range maximum of $300.00 for any one offence s. 4(a)
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Township's building permit by-law under the Building Code Act: classes of permits/fees per Schedule A, refund provisions per Schedule B, six-month application-abandonment rule, $300 max penalty. Rescinds By-laws 07-45 and 07-50. Enacted 21 Mar 2012.

Regulatory By-laws (index page)

Township's regulatory by-laws index page listing 'By-law to Regulate the Issue of Building Permits' among other by-laws, with view/download links.

Machine-readable: building-permits.json · Official website: http://www.townshipofthenorthshore.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-25 · Building permits across Ontario · Building permits in other municipalities