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The Building and By-law Enforcement Department issues
building and demolition permits, and all other building constructions
matters, by-law enforcement,
property standards, and septic system
approvals. Any questions or complaints
concerning either building construction matters or property standards
matters should be directed to
Rick McDougall.
Staff
Rick McDougall
Phone
Extension
118
E-mail Address
rmcdougall@southwestmiddlesex.ca
By-Law
Enforcement
By-laws are enforced on a complaint basis. If
you wish to lodge a complaint contact the By-law Enforcement Officer as
above. Please be advised that it is the policy of the Municipality not to
release the names of complainants.
Building Department
All property owners should check with the Municipal
Building Department prior to starting any building project.
When do I need a Building Permit?
The Ontario Building Code Act requires a
building permit for the following:
- Any structure occupying an area greater
than 108 sq. ft. that consists of a wall, roof or floor. All plumbing
within or not within a structure, as well as any designated structure.
- Any alteration to existing structures that affects
the structural integrity, insulation, heating, mechanical or plumbing
systems. Any alteration or erection of farm buildings, accessory buildings
and swimming pools.
- Any change to use to a structure must be evaluated by the Building
department to determine if a building permit is required.
- Demolition of all buildings and structures greater than 108 sq. ft.
Farm buildings located on a farm are exempt.
What is required before a building permit is issued?
- A set of working drawings in duplicate
showing the method of construction and building.
- A site plan showing all proposed and existing
building setback dimensions.
- Water, Hydro and Septic approval from the local Authority.
- Entrance approval on Municipal, County or Provincial Roads.
- Conservation Authority permit approval.
- Relief from the provisions of the Municipal By-Law (Committee of
Adjustment).
- Plumbing Permit
- Municipal approval to occupy street or sidewalk.
Building Permit Fees
There are no development charges in Southwest Middlesex!
|
PERMIT
CLASSIFICATIONS |
MINIMUM |
PRICE BASE |
|
Residential New Home |
$600.00 |
Finished Floor Area
$0.45/sq.ft.
Attached Garage
$0.20/sq.ft. |
|
Residential
Addition/Alteration |
$125.00 |
Finished Floor Area
$0.45/sq.ft.
Attached Garage
$0.20/sq.ft. |
|
Residential
Deck/Porches |
$100.00 |
Flat Rate |
|
Residential
Accessory Building |
$75.00 |
$0.20/sq.ft. |
|
Class 4 Septic
Systems |
New $500.00
Repair $250.00 |
Flat Rate
Flat Rate |
|
Swimming Pool/Fence |
$60.00 |
Flat Rate |
|
Wood Burning
Appliances
(including
fireplaces) |
$75.00 |
Flat Rate |
|
Building Demolition |
$75.00 |
Flat Rate |
|
Institutional
Building |
$500.00 |
$0.25/sq.ft. |
|
Industrial Building |
$500.00 |
$0.25/sq.ft. |
|
Commercial Building |
$250.00 |
$0.25/sq.ft. |
|
Agricultural
Building |
$200.00 |
$0.12/sq.ft.
Livestock buildings
$0.24/sq.ft. |
|
Designated
Structures
(Division A section
1.3.1.1. of the O.B.C.) |
$400.00 |
Flat Rate |
|
Other Permits Not
Noted |
$75.00 |
Flat Rate |
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Remember...there are no development charges in
Southwest Middlesex!
The municipal office
address
Municipality of
Southwest Middlesex
153 McKellar Street, Box 218
Glencoe, ON N0L 1M0
Phone: 519-287-2015
Fax: 519-287-2359
General E-mail
info@southwestmiddlesex.ca
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am to 4:30pm
Need some financial help with home repairs?
CMHC Programs and Financial Assistance
Applications & Forms
Application for a Permit to
Construct or Demolish
(includes septic system application)
(in Adobe .pdf format)
Thinking About Building?
Drop By the Municipal Office for one of
the Following Information Packages Available Through the Municipal Office
1. Accessory Buildings & Garages
2. Decks
3. Pool & Fence
4. New House Construction
Additional Resources
Handbook for Reducing Basement Flooding |
