THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON REPORT TO COUNCIL

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1 Report BLD THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON REPORT TO COUNCIL TO: Mayor Kelly Linton and Members of Council DATE: March 29, 2016 SUBJECT: Building By-Law Amendment to Revise Schedule A - Permit Fees RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Council of the Township of Centre Wellington authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute a by-law amending the Centre Wellington Building By-law , being a by-law respecting construction, demolition and change of use permits and inspections, to replace Schedule 'A' Permit Fees. SUMMARY: A fee increase averaging 2 to 3 percent is recommended, based on the staff analysis. Some other fees are proposed to increase by a greater amount to bring the fees to full cost recovery. For example, the minimum permit fee is proposed to increase from $88.00 to $ This level is consistent with other municipalities and is in line with the lowest fee currently charged for a deck permit. If approved, the building permit fee increase will take effect on April 1, REPORT: Prior to the implementation of major changes to the Building Code Act with Bill 124, the Township followed an industry standard of practice to annually adjust building permit fees by the rate of change in the Construction Price Index as reported by Statistics Canada each year. With Bill 124, this practice was discontinued and the setting of fees must be based on cost recovery according to Section 7 of the Building Code Act. Municipalities are not permitted to include costs associated with enforcement of property standards or other by-laws, nor can building permit fees be used to fund the costs of such work, or to fund the operation of other municipal departments. Municipalities are mandated to report annually the amount of building permit fees collected, and all costs related to the administration and enforcement of the Ontario Building Code Act. In addition, the Building Code Act also authorizes a Building Stabilization Reserve Fund. The purpose of this fund is to place any cumulative operating surpluses in the reserve fund to help offset any potential permit revenue declines inherent with the economic cycles of the building industry. The 2005 C.N. Watson Report on Building Permit Fees recommended a Building Stabilization Reserve Fund in the amount of 125% of the annual direct operating costs of the department. A statement of financial position of the Building Stabilization Reserve Fund is reported annually. To date the recommended reserve fund balance has not been attained, so permit fees should continue to contribute to the reserve fund. The Township s building permit fees have not been reviewed since Staff have been reviewing the fee schedule and consulting with other municipalities to determine if the fees being charged are appropriate and in line with other Building Departments fees. With this review now complete, it has been determined that the building permit fees being charged by the Township of Centre Wellington should be increased to cover the costs of delivering the services of the Building Division and also to ensure that adequate contributions are being made to the reserve fund. Therefore, it is being recommended that for 2016, the adjustment in permit fees deemed to be appropriate based on research completed by staff averages between 2.0% and 3.0%. Some fees are more of an increase due to being substantially out of line with the average fees collected by neighboring municipalities. The minimum permit fee, for example, is currently substantially lower than most other municipalities and as such it is being proposed that the fee be increased from $88.00 to $ which puts this fee the same as a deck permit fee. Staff compared similar and surrounding municipalities fee schedules and found that minimum fees and deck fees are almost always equal (See Attachment 2).

2 2 Report BLD BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: Cost Stabilization and Cost Recovery. Contributions to Reserve Fund for Future Business Continuity. CONSULTATION: Staff researched service delivery and permit fees of a number of neighboring municipalities to determine the appropriate increase to Centre Wellington s Building Permit Fees. Pursuant to Section 7 (1) (c) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O., 1992, c.23 and Building Code, O. Reg. 350/06), A Notice of Public Meeting was placed in the February 26, 2016 and March 4, 2016 editions of the Wellington Advertiser making the public aware of the intention to amend the Township of Centre Wellington Building By-Law to increase the Building Permit Fees. An was sent out to local home builders and the Centre Wellington Contractor s Association on February 23, 2016, which included the notice that would be appearing in the newspaper. This report has been reviewed by the Managing Director of Planning and Development. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Proposed Building Permit Fee Increases Chart 2. Building Permit Fee Comparison Chart 3. Current Building By-Law # Schedule A 4. Proposed Building By-Law #2016-XXX, including revised Schedule A 5. Permit Fee Increase Power Point Presentation SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY: Randy Bossence, Chief Building Official Andrew Goldie, Chief Administrative Officer

3 3 Report BLD ATTACHMENT 1 Proposed Building Permit Fee Increases Chart Minimum Building Permit Fee: A Minimum Fee of $88.00 shall be charged for all work, unless otherwise indicated Increase Minimum Fee to $ (36.36% increase) Classes of Permits and Fees Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Current Permit Fee (SI) Proposed 2015 Permit Fee (SI) All buildings, Additions, Mezzanines & Structures ( $ per Sq. M.) ( $ per ( $ ) Flat Fee Sq. Ft) ( $ per Sq. M.) ( $ per ( $ ) Flat Fee Sq. Ft) Percentage Increase Group A -Assembly Buildings New and Additions 470 Post Office, Communication Building $21.60 $2.00 $22.07 $ % 536 Convention Centre, Exhibition 2.50% 540 Restaurant, Tavern, Bar, Diner, Donut Shop 2.50% 550 Theatre, Concert Hall, Cultural Centre 2.50% 560 Recreation Complex, Country Club, Arena, Pools 2.50% 562 Outdoor Public Pools, Bleachers, Grandstands 2.50% 614 Government Administration, Court Buildings 2.50% 612 Other Government, Fire Station 2.50% 620 Elementary Schools, Kindergarten, Day Care 2.50% 622 Secondary Schools, Junior High, High School 2.50% 624 Post Secondary, Technical A School 2.50% 630 Library, Museum, Art Gallery, Science Centre 2.50% 660 Religious Building, Church, Temple, Synagogue 2.50% 624 Portable Classrooms / per unit $ $ % Group B Institutional 612 Police Station, Jails, Detention Centre % 640 Hospitals % 650 Care Facilities, Nursing Home, Rest Home % Group C Residential 110 SFD, Link Home % 115 SFD, Condominium 2.52% 150 Cottage, Seasonal Dwelling 2.52% 210 Semi-Detached Dwelling 2.52% 215 Semi-Detached Condominium 2.52% 310 Apartment Buildings, Duplex, Triplex, Quadruplex 2.52% 315 Apartment Condominium 2.52% 330 Townhouse, Row House 2.52% 335 Townhouse, Condominium 2.52% 530 Hotel, Motel 2.52% 532 Cabin (Seasonal) % 130 Park Model & Recreational Trailer $ $ % Group D - Business & Personal Services 520 Office Buildings (Superstructure only) %

4 4 Report BLD Office Complex, Office/Retail, Office/Apartment % Group E - Mercantile Retail Stores (Superstructure 5 Only) Retail Complex, Plaza Mall, 512 Shopping Centre Group F Industrial % 2.59% 410 Primary Industry % Manufacturing, Processing, Assembly, Mill, Printing 2.47% Transportation Terminal, 440 Bus/Truck Terminal 2.47% Maintenance Bldg, Accessory Bldg. Low Hazard 2.99% Storage, Warehouse, Industrial 460 Mall Factories 2.99% Utility, Hydro Control Bldg, 480 Water & Sewage Control Incinerator, Waste Sorting Bldg. 2.99% 490 Parking Garage, Dock 2.99% Service Station, Auto Repair Garage, Specialty Shop 1.79% % Farm Buildings Specialty Barns / Broiler / Dairy (Insul. / HVAC) 3.33% 410 Pole / Framed / Heavy Timber A Barn 2.13% 410 Hoop / Quansat B 4.55% 410 Silos: C a) Tower Line 700 Line 700 b) Horizontal/Bunker Line 700 Line Manure Storage Tanks, D Anaerobic Digester a) Uncovered Line 700 Line 700 b) Covered Line 700 Line 700 Grain Bins/Slatted Floor Line 700 Line 700 Storage Facilities Foundations Permit Only 4 Standard per sq. ft % 04A Underpinning per linear foot % Deep Foundations, Caissons, 04B Line 700 Line 700 Pylons Interior Alterations / Renovations: All Classifications Alterations and renovations to 2 existing finished areas, new roof structures Interior finishes to existing unfinished buildings (Residential basements and 3 major renovation) Conversions / De-Conversion Change of Use (No Work or 16 Construction Required) Special Categories: % 4.00% 2.50% 12 Air Supported Structures % Temporary Tents 12A a) Single Tent (over 646 sq ft) % 12B b) <1 and > 10 Tents % 12C c) Over 10 Tents % 12D Temporary Buildings / Sq. Ft. per building (12) % 12E Relocated Buildings within Municipality %

5 5 Report BLD Relocated Buildings from other 12F Municipality 2.37% 12G Public Swimming Pools/Spas % Miscellaneous 110 Residential Additions A 2.52% 110 Sunroom/Add-a-Room B Additions 2.63% Garage / Carport (per bay at time of house construction) 2.53% Accessory Bldg., Detached 03A Garage, Other Garage 3.33% 03B Deck, Porch, Exterior Stairs % Fireplaces/ Woodstove 03C /Chimney 2.55% Balcony Guard replacement 03D (per linear meter / ft) 10% Ceiling (new / replacement per 03E sq. meter /ft.) 10% Re-clad Exterior Walls (per sq. 03F meter / ft.) 10% Designated Structures as per 03G OBC a) Crane Runways % b) Exterior Tank and Support % c) Retaining walls per linear meter / foot) 2.49% d) Windmills per Tower Line 700 Line H Storefront Replacement % 03I Elevator/Escalator/Lift Line 700 Line 700 Mechanical Work Only HVAC New (per residential 06A suite) HVAC New (Non- residential) 06B (per sq. meter / ft.) Automatic Sprinkler/ Standpipe 06C System (N.F.P.A. 13 & 14) Exhaust Systems (Commercial 06D Kitchen, Spray Booth, Dust Collector) Electrical Work Only Fire Alarm (Minimum Fee 06E $180.00) Electromagnetic Locks & Hold 06F Open Devices (each) Plumbing Work Only % 12.50% 20% 2.63% 16.66% 2.53% 06G Plumbing New (per fixture) % 06H Catch Basins / Manholes / Roof drains (each) % 06I Building Outside Services - SFD, Semi, Duplex % 06J Building/Site Services (per linear foot) % 06K Private Sewage Systems New % 06L Private Sewage System Repair/Alteration % 06M Testable Backflow Prevention Device (each) % 06N Private Septic Re-inspection Fee % Signs (Ontario Building Code only / See Sign Bylaw Fees) 100 Fascia Signs % 150 Projecting % 200 Ground/Pylon (over 25 in height and 125 Sq. Ft. in area) %

6 6 Report BLD Other Fees Occupy Permits a) Unfinished Building (Per Unit) % 250 b) Finished Building (other than Residential) % c) Finished Residential Units (Section ) % 300 Conditional / Partial Permit % 350 Permit to Authorize Alternate Solution (See Note ( C ) ) % 400 Special Inspection not related to an active Permit % 450 Inspection to clear outstanding deficiencies % 500 Change of Use (no work required) % 550 Transfer of Ownership (Permit) % 600 Permit to Authorize a Material Change to Permit % 650 Exterior Basement Walkout (with stairs and retaining wall) % 675 Solar Panel Retrofit Installation (See Note D) % 12G Demolition Permit (Minimum Fee $120.00) % 700 Fee for Items not listed above $12.00 / $1,000 of Estimated Construction Value $12.50 / $1,000 of Estimated Construction Value 4.17%

7 7 Report BLD ATTACHMENT 2 Building Permit Fee Comparison Chart Municipality Pop. (Stats Can 2011) Area km 2 Min. Permit Fee Assembly Buildings Single Family Dwelling Offices Retail Primary Industry Farm Building s Interior Finishes Accessory Buildings Decks Centre 28, Wellington Cambridge 126, Guelph 121, Guelph Eramosa 12, $11.46/$10 00 constr. value $11.46/$1 000 constr. value $11.46/$ 1000 constr. value $11.46/ $1000 constr. value $11.46/$1 000 constr. value $5.73/$ 1000 constr. value $11.46/$ 1000 constr. value $11.46/$100 0 constr. value $11.46/$ 1000 constr. value Kitchener 219, /per bay or shed Stratford 30, /perm it Waterloo 98, /permit Puslinch 7, $10/$ $10/$10 $10/$1 $10/$ constr. value 00 constr. value 000 constr. value 0 constr. value Wilmot 19, Woolwich 23, Mapleton 9, Minto 8, Wellington 11, North Erin 10, Orangeville 30, County of Dufferin 56,881 1, /sq.ft. Bradford West- 28, res Gwillimbury nonres. Wellesley 10, /sq.ft. Caledon 59, North Dumfries 9, See Note /per mit 155/permit , Averages Note: North Dumfries Minimum Fee is $50.00 plus $14.50 per $ in construction value.

8 8 Report BLD ATTACHMENT 3 Current Building By-Law # Schedule A SCHEDULE A TO BY-LAW PERMIT FEES Unless otherwise noted all definitions of building classifications shall be as defined in the Ontario Building Code for Major Occupancies. Calculation of Building Permit Fees: Permit Fees shall be calculated based upon the formula below, unless otherwise specified in this Schedule: Permit Fee (rounded to the nearest dollar) = SI X A Where: SI = Service Index for Classification of the work proposed and, A = Floor Area of work involved Minimum Building Permit Fee: A Minimum Fee of $88.00 shall be charged for all work, unless otherwise indicated Classes of Permits and Fees Construction, Demolition and Change of Use All buildings, Additions, Mezzanines & Structures ( $ per Sq. M.) Permit Fee (SI) ( $ per Sq. Ft) Group A -Assembly Buildings New and Additions 470 Post Office, Communication Building $21.60 $ Convention Centre, Exhibition 540 Restaurant, Tavern, Bar, Diner, Donut Shop 550 Theatre, Concert Hall, Cultural Centre 560 Recreation Complex, Country Club, Arena, Pools 562 Outdoor Public Pools, Bleachers, Grandstands 610 Government Administration, Court Buildings 612 Other Government, Fire Station 620 Elementary Schools, Kindergarten, Day Care 622 Secondary Schools, Junior High, High School 624A Post Secondary, Technical School 630 Library, Museum, Art Gallery, Science Centre 660 Religious Building, Church, Temple, Synagogue 624 Portable Classrooms / per unit Group B Institutional 612 Police Station, Jails, Detention Centre Hospitals Care Facilities, Nursing Home, Rest Home Group C Residential 110 SFD, Link Home SFD, Condominium 150 Cottage, Seasonal Dwelling 210 Semi-Detached Dwelling 215 Semi-Detached Condominium 310 Apartment Buildings, Duplex, Triplex, Quadruplex 315 Apartment Condominium 330 Townhouse, Row House 335 Townhouse, Condominium 530 Hotel, Motel 532 Cabin (Seasonal) Park Model & Recreational Trailer Group D - Business & Personal Services 520 Office Buildings (Superstructure only) Office Complex, Office/Retail, Office/Apartment Group E - Mercantile 05 Retail Stores (Superstructure Only) Retail Complex, Plaza Mall, Shopping Centre Group F Industrial 410 Primary Industry Manufacturing, Processing, Assembly, Mill, Printing Transportation Terminal, Bus/Truck Terminal 450 Maintenance Bldg, Accessory Bldg. Low Hazard Storage, Warehouse, Industrial Mall Factories 480 Utility, Hydro Control Bldg, Water & Sewage Control 490 Incinerator, Waste Sorting Bldg. 572 Parking Garage, Dock Service Station, Auto Repair Garage, Specialty Shop Farm Buildings 410 Specialty Barns / Broiler / Dairy (Insul. / HVAC) ( $ ) $ $ A Pole / Framed / Heavy Timber Barn B Hoop / Quansat C Silos: a) Tower b) Horizontal/Bunker Line 700 Line 700

9 9 Report BLD D Manure Storage Tanks, Anaerobic Digester a) Uncovered b) Covered c) Grain Bins/Slatted Floor Storage Facilities Foundations Permit Only 04 04A 04B Standard per sq. ft. Underpinning per linear foot Deep Foundations, Caissons, Pylons Interior Alterations / Renovations: All Classifications 02 Alterations and renovations to existing finished areas, new roof structures Line 700 Line 700 Line 700 Line Interior finishes to existing unfinished buildings (Residential basements and major renovation) Conversions / De-Conversion 16 Change of Use (No Work or Construction Required) Special Categories: 12 Air Supported Structures Temporary Tents 12A a) Single Tent (over 646 sq ft) B b) <1 and > 10 Tents C c) Over 10 Tents D Temporary Buildings / Sq. Ft. per building (12) E Relocated Buildings within Municipality F Relocated Buildings from other Municipality G Public Swimming Pools/Spas Miscellaneous 110A 110B 15 03A 03B 03C 03D 03E 03F 03G Residential Additions Sunroom/Add-a-Room Additions Garage / Carport (per bay at time of house construction) Accessory Bldg., Detached Garage, Other Garage Deck, Porch, Exterior Stairs Fireplaces/ Woodstove /Chimney Balcony Guard replacement (per linear meter / ft) Ceiling (new / replacement per sq. meter /ft.) Re-clad Exterior Walls (per sq. meter / ft.) Designated Structures as per OBC a) Crane Runways b) Exterior Tank and Support c) Retaining walls per linear meter / foot) d) Windmills per Tower Storefront Replacement 03H 03I Elevator/Escalator/Lift Mechanical Work Only 06A 06B 06C 06D HVAC New (per residential suite) HVAC New (Non- residential) (per sq. meter / ft.) Automatic Sprinkler/ Standpipe System (N.F.P.A. 13 & 14) Exhaust Systems (Commercial Kitchen, Spray Booth, Dust Collector) Electrical Work Only 06E 06F Fire Alarm (Minimum Fee $180.00) Electromagnetic Locks & Hold Open Devices (each) Plumbing Work Only 06G Plumbing New (per fixture) 06H Catch Basins / Manholes / Roof drains (each) 06I Building Outside Services - SFD, Semi, Duplex 06J Building/Site Services (per linear foot) 06K Private Sewage Systems New 06L Private Sewage System Repair/Alteration 06M Testable Backflow Prevention Device (each) 06N Private Septic Re-inspection Fee Line Line $ Signs (Ontario Building Code only / See Sign Bylaw Fees) 100 Fascia Signs Projecting Ground/Pylon (over 25 in height and 125 Sq. Ft. in area) Other Fees 250 Occupy Permits a) Unfinished Building (Per Unit) b) Finished Building (other than Residential) c) Finished Residential Units (Section ) Conditional / Partial Permit Permit to Authorize Alternate Solution (See Note ( C ) ) Special Inspection not related to an active Permit Inspection to clear outstanding deficiencies

10 10 Report BLD Change of Use (no work required) Transfer of Ownership (Permit) Permit to Authorize a Material Change to Permit Exterior Basement Walkout (with stairs and retaining wall) Solar Panel Retrofit Installation (See Note D) G Demolition Permit (Minimum Fee $88.00) Fee for Items not listed above $12.00 / $1,000 of Estimated Construction Value NOTES TO TABLE a) Except houses registered with the Tarion Warranty Program (former Ontario New Home Warranty Program), a refundable deposit of $ shall be required for all new and major renovation permits and shall be refundable upon completion of the mandatory final inspection and issuance of an approved final inspection certificate. b) An investigation fee equal to the applicable building fee shall be applied where work has commenced prior to the issuance of the required building permit in addition to the building permit fee. c) In addition to the set fee the applicant shall be responsible for all costs associated with any required professional consultants pier review of the application where deemed necessary by the Chief Building Official. d) In addition to the set fee, where structural upgrading of the existing roof and wall structures are required, the fee for the structural upgrading shall be assessed in accordance with Line 700 above INTERPRETATION: The following explanatory notes are to be observed in calculation of permit fees: 1. Floor area of the proposed work is to be measured to the outer face of exterior walls (excluding residential attached garages) and to the center line of party walls, firewalls or demising walls. 2. In the case of interior alterations or renovations, area of proposed work is the actual space receiving the work (e.g. tenant suite). 3. Mechanical penthouses and floor, mezzanines, loft, habitable attics and interior balconies are to be included in all floor area calculations. 4. Except for interconnected floor spaces, no deductions are to be made for openings within floor area (e.g. stairs, elevators, service shafts). 5. Unfinished basements and garages for single-family dwellings (including semis, duplexes, and townhouses etc.) are not included in the floor area calculation. 6. Where interior alterations and renovations require relocation of sprinkler heads or fire alarm components, no additional fee is applicable. 7. Ceilings are included in both new and finished (partitioned) buildings. The permit fees for ceilings apply only when alterations occur in existing buildings. Minor alterations to existing ceilings to accommodate lighting of HVAC improvements are not chargeable fees. 8. Where demolitions of partitions or alterations to existing ceilings are part of an alteration or renovation permit, no additional fee is applicable. 9. Corridors, lobbies, washrooms, lounges etc. are to be included and classified according to the major occupancy classification for the floor area on which it is located. 10. The classes of building permits and occupancy categories in the schedule correspond with the definitions of major occupancy classifications in the Ontario Building Code. For mixed occupancies, the permit fees for each of the applicable occupancy categories may be used. 11. For rack storage use, apply the square footage fee that was used for the building. 12. A temporary building is considered to be a building that will be erected for not more than one year. 13. The Chief Building Official shall determine fees for classifications of permits not described or included in the schedule. Unless otherwise noted all definitions of building classifications shall be as defined in the Ontario Building Code for Major Occupancies.

11 11 Report BLD ATTACHMENT 4 Proposed Building By-Law #2016-XXX Schedule A THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 2016-XXX BEING A BY-LAW RESPECTING CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND CHANGE OF USE PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS AND TO AMEND BY-LAW Whereas Section 7 of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, Chapter 23, as amended, empowers Council to pass certain by-laws respecting construction, demolition and change of use, transfer of permits, inspections and the setting and refunding of fees. Now therefore, the Corporation of the Township of Centre Wellington enacts as follows: 1.0 SHORT TITLE 1.1 This by-law may be cited as the Centre Wellington Building By-Law. 2.0 DEFINITIONS In this by-law, 2.1 Act means the Building Code Act, R.S.O including amendments thereto. 2.2 As constructed plans means as constructed plans as defined in the Building Code. 2.3 Applicant means the owner of a property or building who applies for a permit or any person authorized in writing by the owner to apply for a permit on the owners behalf, or any person or corporation empowered by statue to cause the demolition of a building or buildings and anyone acting under the authority of such a person or corporation. 2.4 Architect means the holder of a license, a certificate of practice or a temporary license under the Architects Act. 2.5 Building means a building as defined in the Building Code. 2.6 Building Code means the regulations made under Section 34 of the Act. 2.7 Chief Building Official means the chief building official appointed by by-law of the Corporation of the Township of Centre Wellington for the purposes of enforcement of the Act. 2.8 Construct means to do anything in the erection, installation extension or material alteration or repair of a building and includes the installation of a building unit fabricated or moved from elsewhere and construction has a corresponding meaning. 2.9 Construction site means any construction site in respect of which a building permit has been issued for construction of a new building within or adjacent to a residential zone except where the site is within a registered plan of subdivision when that subdivision is being developed for the first time Corporation means The Corporation of the Township of Centre Wellington Demolish means to do anything in the removal of a building or any material part thereof and demolition has a corresponding meaning Farm Building means a farm building as defined in the Building Code 2.13 Inspector means an inspector appointed under Section 3, 3.1, 4 32 or 32.1 of the Building Code Act Model Home means a new uninhabited single detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or street townhouse unit which is constructed to the requirements and provisions of the zoning category in which the model is proposed and is situated on lands in a draft approved plan of subdivision, with or without service connections, for the purpose of display and sale of the dwelling units to the general public Owner means the registered owner of the property and includes a lessee, mortgagee in possession, and the authorized agent in control of the property.

12 12 Report BLD Permit means written permission or written authorization from the Chief Building Official to perform work regulated by this by-law and the Act, or to change the use of a building or part of a building or parts thereof as regulated by the Act Person includes a corporation and a partnership and the heirs, executors, administrators and other legal representatives of a person to whom the context can apply according to law Plumbing means plumbing as defined in Section 1 (1) of the Act Professional Engineer means a person who holds a license or a temporary license under the Professional Engineer s Act, as defined in the Building Code Sewage System means a sewage system as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act Private Sewage Disposal System means sewage system or a sewage works which not owned and operated by the Crown, a municipality or an organization acceptable to the Director responsible for issuing a Certificate of Approval under the Ontario Water Resources Act Register Code Agency means a person or entity that has the qualifications and meets the requirements described in Subsection (4) of the Building Code Act Residential Construction Site means any construction site in respect of which a building permit has been issued for the construction of a new building of a single dwelling unit except where the site is within a registered plan of subdivision which subdivision is being developed for the first time Any word or term not defined in this Chapter that is defined in the Act or Building Code shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Act or the Building Code unless inconsistent with the context thereof 3.0 CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL 3.1 The Chief Building Official is responsible to enforce the Building Code Act, the Building Code Regulations and the Building By-law. 3.2 It is important that the authority to regulate rests with the Council and that the Chief Building Official does not have the discretion to vary the procedures set out in the by-law established by Council. 3.3 The Chief Building Official is authorized to enter into and sign contracts for service agreements with registered code agencies and appoint them to perform specified functions from time to time in order to maintain the time periods for permits prescribed in Subsection of the Building Code. 3.4 The registered code agency may be appointed to perform one or more of the specified functions described in Section of the Building Code Act. 4.0 CLASSES OF PERMITS 4.1 No person shall construct, alter or demolish or cause to be constructed, altered or demolished a building, nor install, alter or cause to be altered plumbing, nor change or cause to be changed the use of an existing building in the Township unless a permit has been issued therefore, by the Chief Building Official in accordance with this By-law. 4.2 Classes of permits with respect to the construction, demolition and change of use of buildings and permit are as follows and their fees shall be as set out in Schedule D to this By-law are hereby established Building Permit Authorized under Subsection 8 (1) of the Act include plumbing, farm buildings, heating and ventilation, and swimming pool permits Demolition Permit Authorized under subsection 8 (1) of the Act Conditional Permit Authorized under subsection 8 (3) of the Act Change of Use Permit Authorized under subsection 10 (1) of the Act Partial Permit Authorized under subsection 8 (1) of the Act.

13 13 Report BLD Sewage System Permit Authorized under subsection 8 (1) (c) of the Act Alternate Solution Permit Authorized under section of the Code Sign Permit Authorized under subsection 8.(1) of the Act Material Change Permit Authorized under subsection 8.(12) of the Act Occupancy Permit Authorized under subsection 11.(1) of the Act 5.0 REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMIT APPLICATIONS To obtain a permit, the owner or an agent authorized in writing by the owner shall file an application in writing by completing a prescribed form available at the offices of the municipality or from the Building Code website Forms prescribed by the municipality under clause 7(f) of the Act are set out in Schedule "D" of this bylaw In addition to the requirements of Section B of the Building Code, the drawings, specifications and documents required in Schedule E of this bylaw shall be submitted prior to a building permit application to be deemed a complete permit application and therefore subject to the time periods within to make a decision to issue or not issue the building permit set out in Table B Where an application for a building permit is found to be incomplete and does not comply with Section B (5) of the Building Code, the application may be accepted for processing if the applicant acknowledges the same and completes the form set out in Schedule D of this Bylaw. 5.1 BUILDING PERMIT Where application is made for a building permit construct under subsection 8 (1) of the Act, the application shall: a) Use the provincial application form, Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish ; and b) Identify and describe in detail the work and occupancy to be covered by the permit for which application is made, b) Describe the land on which the work is to be done, by a description that will be readily identified and locate the building lot, c) Include complete architectural, structural, site services and electrical plans and specifications as described in this by-law as determined by the scope of the work involved, except that for alterations or repairs the Chief Building Official may accept less. d) Indicate the occupancy of all parts of the building, e) State the area of the propose work and their occupancy classifications, f) State the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the owner, contractor, Architect or Engineer or, where applicable, other designer or person who will carry out the work g) A written undertaking of the owner that he has retained an architect or professional engineer to carry out the design and field review of the construction where required by the Building Code, including confirmation by the professional consultants of the Field Review and Rational Sampling Program Schedule, identity of the prime consultant, h) State estimated valuation of the proposed work including materials, labour and related direct costs associated with the work exclusive of land costs. i) Where applicable, an individual lot grading and drainage plan bearing the seal of a professional engineer or Ontario Land Surveyor who certifies thereon that the plan generally conforms with any approved overall subdivision or Site plan development agreement Grading and Drainage Plan. j) Where the subject property is located in an area of known termite infestation, a statement of confirmation identifying the proposed method and means of disposal of any infested wood products and or soil. k) Signed by the owner and or the owners authorized agent who shall certify the truth of the contents of the application.

14 14 Report BLD DEMOLITION PERMIT Where application is made for a permit to demolish under subsection 8 (1) of the Act, the application shall: a) Use the provincial application form, Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish ; and b) Contain the information required by clauses 5.2 (a) to (g), and c) Be accompanied by satisfactory proof that arrangements have been made with the proper authorities for the cutting off and plugging of all water, sewer, gas, electric, and telephone or other utilities and services; d) Provide the reason for the demolition; e) Proof of liability insurance coverage to not less than $1,000, that relates to the proposed demolition; f) A description of the structural design characteristics of the building and a method of demolition prepared by a professional engineer where deemed necessary by the Chief Building Official; g) Information concerning the rehabilitation of the site to a graded, level and landscaped condition upon completion of the demolition. 5.4 CONDITIONAL PERMIT Where application is made for a conditional building permit under subsection 8 (3) of the Act, the application shall: a) Use the form, Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish set out in Schedule "D" of this bylaw; and b) Contain the information required by clauses 5.2 (b) to (g), c) Contain such other information, plans and specifications concerning the complete project as the Chief Building Official may require, c) State the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable delays in construction would occur if a conditional permit is not granted, d) State the necessary approvals which must be obtained in respect of the proposed building and the time in which such approvals will be obtained, and e) State the time in which plans and specifications of the complete building will be filed with the Chief Building Official. f) Be accompanied with a completed Conditional Permit Agreement and security deposit as prescribed by the Chief Building Official 5.5 PARTIAL PERMIT When, in order to expedite work, approval of a portion of the building or project is desired prior to the issuance of a permit for the complete building or project, and an application is made for a partial permit under subsection 8 (1) of the Act, the application shall: a) Use the form, Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish set out in Schedule "D" of this bylaw; and contain the information required by clauses 5.2 (b) to (g), b) Contain such other information, plans and specifications concerning the complete project as the Chief Building Official may require, c) State the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable delays in construction would occur if a partial permit is not granted, d) State the necessary approvals which must be obtained in respect of the proposed building and the time in which such approvals will be obtained, and e) State the time in which plans and specifications of the complete building will be filed with the Chief

15 15 Report BLD Where a permit is issued for part of a building or project this shall not be construed to authorize construction beyond the plans and specifications for which approval was given or that approval will necessarily be granted for the entire building or project Where a partial Building Permit is requested the full building or project application is deemed to be incomplete. 5.6 CHANGE OF USE Every application for a permit to authorize a change of use of a building issued under subsection 10 (1) of the Act shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official, and shall: a) Use the form, Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish set out in Schedule "D" of this bylaw; and b) Describe the building in which the occupancy is to be changed, by a description that will readily identify and locate the building, c) Identify and describe in detail the current and proposed occupancies of the building or part of a building for which the application is made, d) Include plans and specifications showing the current and proposed occupancy of all parts of the building, and which contain sufficient information to establish compliance with the requirements of the Building Code, including: floor plans; e) Details of wall, ceiling and roof assemblies identifying required fire resistance ratings and load bearing capacities, details of the existing on-site sewage system, if any, f) Be accompanied by the required fee, g) State the name, address and telephone number of the owner, h) Be signed by the owner or his or her authorized agent who shall certify the truth of the contents of the application. 5.7 PRIVATE SEWAGE SYSTEM PERMIT Every application for a permit to construct a private sewage system issued under subsection 8 (1) (c) of the Act shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official, and shall: a) Use the form, Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish set out in Schedule "D" of this bylaw; and b) Include a site evaluation prepared by a Professional Engineer which shall include all of the following items, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official: i. The date the evaluation was done; ii. The name, address, telephone number and signature of the person who prepared the evaluation; and iii. Soil properties, including soil permeability, and soil conditions, including the potential for flooding c) A scaled map of the site showing: i. The legal description, lot size, property dimensions, existing rights-of-way, easements or municipal / utility corridors; ii. The location of items listed in Column 1 of Tables A., B. and C.; iii. The location of the proposed sewage system; iv. The location of any unsuitable, disturbed or compacted areas; v. Proposed access routes for system maintenance; vi. Depth to bedrock; vii. Depth to zones of soil saturation;

16 16 Report BLD d) Be accompanied by the required fee, e) Include design plans and specifications prepared and stamped by a professional engineer for the private sewage system which show all parts of the building and which contain sufficient information to establish compliance with the requirements of the Building Code f) State the owners, designers and installers name, address and telephone number, g) Proof that the person or persons who will, pursuant to Clause (1) (a) of the Act, supervise the construction on site, installation, repair, servicing cleaning or emptying of the sewage system is the holder of a current Provincial License. h) Be signed by the owner or authorized agent who shall certify the truth of the contents of the application. 5.8 REVISIONS TO PERMIT (Notice of Change) After the issuance of a permit under the Act, notice of any material change to an approved plan, specification, document or other information on the basis of which the permit was issued, must be given in writing on the township form Notice of Change set out in Schedule "D" of this bylaw, to the chief building official together with the details of such change Such change to the approved plans, specifications of documents shall not be made without the Chief Official s written authorization. 5.9 USE of EQUIVALENTS Where an application for a permit requests authorization to permit the use of an equivalent material, system or building design for which authorization under Section 9 of the Act is requested, the following information shall be provided: a) A description of the proposed material, system or building design for which authorization under section 9 of the Act is requested, b) Any applicable provisions of the Building Code; c) Evidence that the proposed material, system or building design will provide the level of performance required by the Building Code MODEL HOME PERMITS Every application for permit to construct a Model Home issued under subsection 8(1) of the Act shall: a) Use provincial application form, Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish ; b) Include complete plans and specifications, documents and other information as required by Article B of the Building or the work to be covered by the permit; c) Include a certified cheque or Letter of Credit for 10% of the construction value of the model(s) being constructed; d) Include a site plan indicating the following: a. location and treatment of driveway access and parking; b. temporary storm drainage, grading, siltation and erosion control measures if necessary, until grading is completed in accordance with the requirements of the Director of Engineering; c. location and treatment of pedestrian access to the site; d. location and treatment of emergency vehicle access; e. proposed landscaping, fencing and signage; f. hydro facilities, 6.0 PLANS and SPECIFICATIONS 6.1 Sufficient information shall be submitted with each application for a permit to enable the Chief Building Official to determine whether or not the proposed construction, demolition or change of use will conform with the Act, the Building Code and any other applicable law. 6.2 Each application shall, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official, be accompanied by two complete sets of the plans and specifications required under the by- law and Schedule E of this bylaw.

17 17 Report BLD Plans shall be drawn to scale on paper, cloth or other durable material, shall be legible and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include such working drawings as set out in Schedule E to this By-law, unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official. 6.4 Site Plans shall be referenced to an up-to-date Real Property Report (Survey Plan) and, when required to demonstrate compliance with the Act, the Building Code or other applicable law, a copy of a Real Property Report (Survey Plan) shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official and shall show: a) Lot size and dimensions of the property lines and setbacks to any existing or proposed buildings, b) Existing and finished ground levels or grades, and c) Existing rights-of way, easements and municipal services. d) Proposed fire access routes and existing fire hydrant locations e) A zoning compliance matrix. 6.5 A surveyor s certificate, prepared by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor, shall be submitted and approved prior to the commencement of the above grade portion and show the location of the foundation or foundations on the lot for the buildings, and for single family, semi-detached, duplex, four-plex, and row house, elevations shall be given for the top of foundation. 7.0 PAYMENT OF FEES 7.1 The Chief Building Official shall determine the required fees for the work proposed and calculated in accordance with Schedule A of this Bylaw and are due and applicant shall pay such fees. 7.2 The fees payable in respect of an application for a construction or demolition permit issued under subsection 8(1) of the Act or a conditional permit issued under subsection 8(3) of the Act are based on floor area, 7.3 Floor area shall mean the total floor space of all storeys above grade (or below grade for an underground home) measured as the horizontal area between the exterior walls of the building provided that where application is made for a conditional permit, fees shall be paid for the complete project. 7.4 Where fees payable in respect of an application for a change of use permit issued under subsection 10(1) of the Act are based on a floor area, floor area shall mean the total floor space of all storeys subject to the change of use. 7.5 Where there is no specific fee listed in schedule A for the proposed work the in respect of an application for a construction or demolition permit issued under subsection 8(1) of the Act or a conditional permit under subsection 8(3) of the Act fees payable shall be based on a construction cost valuation of the proposed work, the construction cost valuation of the proposed work shall mean the total cost of all work regulated by the permit, including the cost of all material, labour, equipment, overhead and professional and related services. 8.0 REFUNDS 8.1. In the case of withdrawal of an application or the abandonment of all or portion of the work or the noncommencement of any project, the Chief Building Official shall upon written request of the owner / applicants, determine the amount of paid permit fees that may be refunded to the applicant, if any, in accordance with Schedule C attached to and forming part of this By-law. 9.0 REQUIRED NOTICE FOR INSPECTIONS 9.1 The owner or authorized agent/permit holder shall notify the Chief Building Official or registered Code Agency where one is appointed, at least two (2) business days (48 hrs) prior to each stage of construction for which notice in advance is required under section of the Building Code and set out in Schedule C. 9.2 With respect to additional notices under of the Building Code and set out in Schedule C, the owner or an authorized agent shall notify the chief building official or an inspector at least 2 business day(s) prior to each stage of construction for which notice in advance is required under the Building Code. 9.3 The owner or authorized agent/permit holder shall provide the notice of completion as

18 18 Report BLD prescribed by Section 11 of the Act, or where occupancy is required prior to completion, notice of inspection to ensure that the requirements of Section 11 of the Act and subsection of the Building Code are complied with. 9.4 Upon receipt of proper notice, the inspector or Register Code Agency, if one is appointed, shall undertake a site inspection of the building to which the notice relates in accordance with the time periods stated in Article of the Building Code and Section 11 of the Act PRESCRIBED FORMS 10.1 The forms prescribed for use as applications for permits, orders and for inspections reports shall be as set out in Schedule D to this By-law AS CONSTRUCTED PLANS 11.1 The Chief Building Official may as a condition of approval of a permit require that a set of plans of a building or any class of buildings as constructed be filed with the Chief Building Official an completion of construction under such conditions as may be prescribed in the Building Code FENCING 12.1 The person to whom a building permit is issued in respect of construction which will take place in respect of construction which will take place at a Residential Construction Site shall erect or cause to be erected and maintained a fence enclosing the Residential Construction Site in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw Where there is fencing on or adjoining a Residential Construction Site erected prior to the application for a building permit in respect of that site, such fencing shall be deemed to be in compliance with this By-law provided it is extended along the entire perimeter of the Residential Construction Site as determined by the Chief Building Official and the extended fencing is erected in accordance with this by-law Despite sections (1) & (2) above, the requirements of this by-law do not apply where the building permit has been issued prior to this By-law coming into effect The height of every fence shall be a minimum of 4 feet ( 1.2 meters) and a maximum of 6 feet ( 1.8 meters), to be measured from the highest adjacent grade Every fence required under this by-law shall be located on the perimeter of the Residential Construction Site as determined by the Chief building Official and constructed as follows a) Where chain link fence is used, the chain link shall be fastened to a 1 1/2 inch diameter metal bar which is securely fastened to metal posts at not over 10 feet on centre and embedded into the ground to provide a rigid support; b) If of wood construction, the exterior face shall be of 1/2 inch exterior plywood, particle board or equivalent material, that will not provide footholds for climbing. The facing shall be supported by 2 in. X 4 in. nominal size posts spaced at not more than 8 feet on centre and embedded in the ground to provide a rigid support; c) If the fence is of the snow fence or plastic mesh type, the fence should be securely fastened to T-bar posts at not over 10 feet on centre and which are embedded into the ground to provide a rigid support. The snow fence or plastic mesh shall be supported along its top and bottom edge with wire; d) Other materials or methods may be substituted provided that there is a equivalent barrier between properties and an equivalent degree of safety is provided. e) The fence may provide for openings sufficient to accommodate construction vehicles, machines and any other equipment providing services to the residential Construction Site provided that these openings are closed off and locked when the site is shut down for the day TRANSFER OF PERMITS 13.1 Any permit issued grants a privilege with respect to a specific building at a specific location in accordance with the plans, specifications and other documents filed and may be transferred when the land changes ownership subject to; a) Use the Township application form, Application for a Transfer of Building Permit Ownership set out in Schedule "D" of this bylaw; and

19 19 Report BLD b) A payment of the fee in accordance with Schedule A. c) Written statement from the new owner acknowledging assumption of responsibility for all conditions of approval upon which the permit was issued d) Where applicable, proof of engagement of design professionals to undertake field review e) Submission of information required by clauses 5.2 (1) (e) (f) (g) SEVERABILITY 14.1 If any section, subsection clause paragraph or provision of this by-law is found to by a board of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or beyond the powers of Council to enact, such section subsection, clause, paragraph or provision shall be deemed to be severable from the remainder of this By-law and all other parts or sections of this By-law shall be deemed to be separate and independent there from and are enacted as such METRIC CONVERSION Where the text of this By-law refers to imperial measurement, conversion to metric equivalents may be accepted as considered appropriate by the Chief Building Official. AMEND BY-LAW By-law is hereby amended. EFFECTIVE DATE 17.1 This By-law shall become effective as of the 1 st day of April, READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME this 29 th day of March, Head of Council Kelly Linton Clerk Kerri O Kane READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED this 29 th day of March, Head of Council Kelly Linton Clerk Kerri O Kane

20 20 Report BLD SCHEDULE A TO BY-LAW 2016-XXX PERMIT FEES Unless otherwise noted all definitions of building classifications shall be as defined in the Ontario Building Code for Major Occupancies. Calculation of Building Permit Fees: Permit Fees shall be calculated based upon the formula below, unless otherwise specified in this Schedule: Permit Fee (rounded to the nearest dollar) = SI X A Where: SI = Service Index for Classification of the work proposed and, A = Floor Area of work involved Minimum Building Permit Fee: A Minimum Fee of $ shall be charged for all work, unless otherwise indicated Classes of Permits and Fees Construction, Demolition and Change of Use All buildings, Additions, Mezzanines & Structures ( $ per Sq. M.) Permit Fee (SI) ( $ per Sq. Ft) Group A -Assembly Buildings New and Additions 470 Post Office, Communication Building $22.07 $ Convention Centre, Exhibition 540 Restaurant, Tavern, Bar, Diner, Donut Shop 550 Theatre, Concert Hall, Cultural Centre 560 Recreation Complex, Country Club, Arena, Pools 562 Outdoor Public Pools, Bleachers, Grandstands 610 Government Administration, Court Buildings 612 Other Government, Fire Station 620 Elementary Schools, Kindergarten, Day Care 622 Secondary Schools, Junior High, High School 624A Post Secondary, Technical School 630 Library, Museum, Art Gallery, Science Centre 660 Religious Building, Church, Temple, Synagogue 624 Portable Classrooms / per unit Group B Institutional 612 Police Station, Jails, Detention Centre Hospitals Care Facilities, Nursing Home, Rest Home Group C Residential 110 SFD, Link Home SFD, Condominium 150 Cottage, Seasonal Dwelling 210 Semi-Detached Dwelling 215 Semi-Detached Condominium 310 Apartment Buildings, Duplex, Triplex, Quadruplex 315 Apartment Condominium 330 Townhouse, Row House 335 Townhouse, Condominium 530 Hotel, Motel 532 Cabin (Seasonal) Park Model & Recreational Trailer Group D - Business & Personal Services 520 Office Buildings (Superstructure only) Office Complex, Office/Retail, Office/Apartment Group E - Mercantile 05 Retail Stores (Superstructure Only) Retail Complex, Plaza Mall, Shopping Centre Group F Industrial 410 Primary Industry Manufacturing, Processing, Assembly, Mill, Printing Transportation Terminal, Bus/Truck Terminal 450 Maintenance Bldg, Accessory Bldg. Low Hazard Storage, Warehouse, Industrial Mall Factories 480 Utility, Hydro Control Bldg, Water & Sewage Control 490 Incinerator, Waste Sorting Bldg. 572 Parking Garage, Dock Service Station, Auto Repair Garage, Specialty Shop Farm Buildings 410 Specialty Barns / Broiler / Dairy (Insul. / HVAC) ( $ ) $ $ A Pole / Framed / Heavy Timber Barn B Hoop / Quansat C Silos: a) Tower b) Horizontal/Bunker Line 700 Line 700

21 21 Report BLD D Manure Storage Tanks, Anaerobic Digester a) Uncovered b) Covered Grain Bins/Slatted Floor Storage Facilities Foundations Permit Only 04 04A 04B Standard per sq. ft. Underpinning per linear foot Deep Foundations, Caissons, Pylons Interior Alterations / Renovations: All Classifications 02 Alterations and renovations to existing finished areas, new roof structures Line 700 Line 700 Line 700 Line Interior finishes to existing unfinished buildings (Residential basements and major renovation) Conversions / De-Conversion 16 Change of Use (No Work or Construction Required) Special Categories: 12 Air Supported Structures Temporary Tents 12A a) Single Tent (over 646 sq ft) B b) <1 and > 10 Tents C c) Over 10 Tents D Temporary Buildings / Sq. Ft. per building (12) E Relocated Buildings within Municipality F Relocated Buildings from other Municipality G Public Swimming Pools/Spas Miscellaneous 110A 110B 15 03A 03B 03C 03D 03E 03F 03G Residential Additions Sunroom/Add-a-Room Additions Garage / Carport (per bay at time of house construction) Accessory Bldg., Detached Garage, Other Garage Deck, Porch, Exterior Stairs Fireplaces/ Woodstove /Chimney Balcony Guard replacement (per linear meter / ft) Ceiling (new / replacement per sq. meter /ft.) Re-clad Exterior Walls (per sq. meter / ft.) Designated Structures as per OBC a) Crane Runways b) Exterior Tank and Support c) Retaining walls per linear meter / foot) d) Windmills per Tower Storefront Replacement 03H 03I Elevator/Escalator/Lift Mechanical Work Only 06A 06B 06C 06D HVAC New (per residential suite) HVAC New (Non- residential) (per sq. meter / ft.) Automatic Sprinkler/ Standpipe System (N.F.P.A. 13 & 14) Exhaust Systems (Commercial Kitchen, Spray Booth, Dust Collector) Electrical Work Only 06E 06F Fire Alarm (Minimum Fee $180.00) Electromagnetic Locks & Hold Open Devices (each) Plumbing Work Only 06G Plumbing New (per fixture) 06H Catch Basins / Manholes / Roof drains (each) 06I Building Outside Services - SFD, Semi, Duplex 06J Building/Site Services (per linear foot) 06K Private Sewage Systems New 06L Private Sewage System Repair/Alteration 06M Testable Backflow Prevention Device (each) 06N Private Septic Re-inspection Fee Line Signs (Ontario Building Code only / See Sign Bylaw Fees) 100 Fascia Signs Projecting Ground/Pylon (over 25 in height and 125 Sq. Ft. in area) Other Fees 250 Occupy Permits a) Unfinished Building (Per Unit) b) Finished Building (other than Residential) c) Finished Residential Units (Section ) Conditional / Partial Permit Permit to Authorize Alternate Solution (See Note ( C ) ) Special Inspection not related to an active Permit Inspection to clear outstanding deficiencies

22 22 Report BLD Change of Use (no work required) Transfer of Ownership (Permit) Permit to Authorize a Material Change to Permit Exterior Basement Walkout (with stairs and retaining wall) Solar Panel Retrofit Installation (See Note D) G Demolition Permit (Minimum Fee $120.00) Fee for Items not listed above $12.50 / $1,000 of Estimated Construction Value NOTES TO TABLE a) Except houses registered with the Tarion Warranty Program (former Ontario New Home Warranty Program), a refundable deposit of $ shall be required for all new and major renovation permits and shall be refundable upon completion of the mandatory final inspection and issuance of an approved final inspection certificate. b) An investigation fee equal to the applicable building fee shall be applied where work has commenced prior to the issuance of the required building permit in addition to the building permit fee. c) In addition to the set fee the applicant shall be responsible for all costs associated with any required professional consultants pier review of the application where deemed necessary by the Chief Building Official. d) In addition to the set fee, where structural upgrading of the existing roof and wall structures are required, the fee for the structural upgrading shall be assessed in accordance with Line 700 above INTERPRETATION: The following explanatory notes are to be observed in calculation of permit fees: 1. Floor area of the proposed work is to be measured to the outer face of exterior walls (excluding residential attached garages) and to the center line of party walls, firewalls or demising walls. 2. In the case of interior alterations or renovations, area of proposed work is the actual space receiving the work (e.g. tenant suite). 3. Mechanical penthouses and floor, mezzanines, loft, habitable attics and interior balconies are to be included in all floor area calculations. 4. Except for interconnected floor spaces, no deductions are to be made for openings within floor area (e.g. stairs, elevators, service shafts). 5. Unfinished basements and garages for single-family dwellings (including semis, duplexes, and townhouses etc.) are not included in the floor area calculation. 6. Where interior alterations and renovations require relocation of sprinkler heads or fire alarm components, no additional fee is applicable. 7. Ceilings are included in both new and finished (partitioned) buildings. The permit fees for ceilings apply only when alterations occur in existing buildings. Minor alterations to existing ceilings to accommodate lighting of HVAC improvements are not chargeable fees. 8. Where demolitions of partitions or alterations to existing ceilings are part of an alteration or renovation permit, no additional fee is applicable. 9. Corridors, lobbies, washrooms, lounges etc. are to be included and classified according to the major occupancy classification for the floor area on which it is located. 10. The classes of building permits and occupancy categories in the schedule correspond with the definitions of major occupancy classifications in the Ontario Building Code. For mixed occupancies, the permit fees for each of the applicable occupancy categories may be used. 11. For rack storage use, apply the square footage fee that was used for the building. 12. A temporary building is considered to be a building that will be erected for not more than one year. 13. The Chief Building Official shall determine fees for classifications of permits not described or included in the schedule. Unless otherwise noted all definitions of building classifications shall be as defined in the Ontario Building Code for Major Occupancies.

23 23 Report BLD SCHEDULE B REFUND SCHEDULE FOR CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND CHANGE OF USE PERMITS Attached to and forming part of By-law 2016-XXX 1.0 In the case of withdrawal of an application or the abandonment of all or a portion of the work or the non-commencement of a project, the fees that may be refunded shall be a percentage of the fees payable under this By-Law as follows based on the following functions having been performed: a) Administrative functions only: 80% b) Administrative and zoning certification functions: 70% c) Administrative, zoning certification and plans examination: 45% d) Permit issued and no field inspections have been performed 35% e) Subsequent to permit issuance additional deduction for each inspection performed: 5% 2.0 Notwithstanding subsection 1.0, above, no refund shall be made of an amount less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). 3.0 No refund shall be made unless the owner or his agent therefore makes a written application within 6 months of withdrawal of application, or abandonment or non-commencement of the work or project and the permit is returned for cancellation. 4.0 Notwithstanding subsection 1.0, above, no refund shall be made where the Chief Building Official has revoked a permit under Section 6 (4), (a), (b), and (c) of the Building Code Act R.S.O

24 24 Report BLD SCHEDULE C REQUIRED NOTICES AND INSPECTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND CHANGE OF USE PERMITS Attached to and forming part of By-law 2016-XXX 1.0 Required Notices and Inspections The person to whom a permit under Section 8 of the Act is issued shall notify the chief building official or, where a registered code agency is appointed under the Act in respect of the construction to which the notice relates, the registered code agency of: 1 Commencement of construction, Part 3 buildings 2 Readiness to construct footings, 3 Substantial completion of footings and foundations prior to commencement of backfilling, 4 Substantial completion of a) structural framing and ductwork and piping for heating and air-conditioning systems, if the building is within the scope of Part 9, or b) structural framing and roughing-in of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and air-contaminant extraction equipment, if the building is not a building to which Clause (c) applies; c) For other than Part 9 buildings, substantial completion of structural framing for each storey 5 Substantial completion of insulation and vapour barriers; 6 Substantial completion of air barriers systems; 7 Substantial completion of all required fire separations and closures and all fire protection systems including standpipe, sprinkler, fire alarm and emergency lighting systems, 8 Completion of construction (Occupancy Permit) and installation of components a) required to permit the issue of an occupancy permit under Sentence (2) or b) to permit occupancy under Sentence (1), if the building or part of the building to be occupied is not fully completed, c) to permit occupancy of a residential dwelling under section of Div C. d) substantial completion of fire access routes 9 Completion of interior finishes (Final Inspection) a ) heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and air-contaminant extraction equipment, b) exterior cladding, c) site grading, 10 Completion and availability of drawings of the building as constructed. Plumbing & Septic Systems 10 Substantial completion of installation of plumbing not located in a structure (Outside Services), before commencement of backfilling and readiness for inspection and testing of: a) Building sewers and building drains, b) Water service pipes, c) Fire service mains, 11 Completion and readiness for inspection and testing of: a) Drainage systems and venting systems, b) The water distribution system, and c) Plumbing fixtures and plumbing appliances 12 Readiness to construct the sewage system, (scarification) 13 Substantial completion of the installation of the sewage system before the commencement of backfilling, Fuel Fired Appliances 14 Commencement of construction of: a) Masonry fireplaces and masonry chimneys, b) Factory-built fireplaces and allied chimneys, c) Stoves, ranges, space heaters and add-on furnaces using solid fuels and allied chimneys, Public Pools & Spas 15 Readiness for (rough-in) inspection of suction and gravity outlets, covers and suction piping serving outlets of an outdoor pool described in Clause (1)(h), a public pool or a public spa, 16 Substantial completion of the circulation / re-circulation system of an outdoor pool described in Clause (1)(h), a public pool or public spa and substantial completion of the pool before it is first filled with water, 17 Substantial completion (Final Inspection) of the pool deck and dressing rooms for a public pool or public spa and readiness for inspection of the emergency stop system for a public pool or public spa,

25 25 Report BLD SCHEDULE D SCHEDULE OF PRESCRIBED FORMS FOR CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND CHANGE OF USE PERMITS Attached to and forming part of By-law 2016-XXX 1.1 The following provincially prescribed forms shall form part of this By-law 1.2 Application to Permit Construction / Demolition form 1.3 Order to Remedy (Section 12 (2) ) 1.4 Order to Stop Work (Section 14 (1) ) 1.5 Order to Not to Cover (Section 13 (1) ) 1.6 Order to Uncover (Section 13 (6) ) 1.7 Order to Provide Tests or Samples (Section 15.8 (1)) 2.1 The following Township prescribed forms shall form part of this By-law 2.2 Decision of Incomplete Permit Application (Section B (5)) 2.3 Decision of Not to Issue Permit (Section B (1)) 2.4 Building Permit Card (Section 8 (2)) 2.5 Occupancy of an Unfinished Building Permit (Section and ) 2.6 Use of Equivalent Permit (Section 9(2)) 2.7 Material Change Permit (Section 8 (12)) 2.8 General Inspection Report 2.9 Order to Remedy Unsafe Building ( Section 15 (3) ) 2.10 Order to Prohibit Occupancy of an Unsafe Building ( Section 15 (5) (A) ) 2.11 Order to Terminate an Immediate Danger ( Section 17 (1) ) 2.12 Order to Remedy Property Standards Violation ( Section 15.2 (2)) 2.13 Emergency Order to Remedy Property Standards Violation ( Section 15.7 (1)) 2.14 Decision of the Property Standards Committee ( Section (1)) 2.15 Certificate of Property Standards Compliance ( Section 15.5 (1)) 2.16 Conditional Permit Agreement ( Section 8 (3)) 2.17 Use of Alternative Solution Agreement ( Section 9) 2.18 Confirmation of Commitment, Field Review and Rational Sampling Schedule ( Section.3) 2.19 Declaration of Owner (Intended Use) 2.20 Declaration of Owner (Tarion Warranty Corporation Registration) 2.21 Occupancy Permit (residential) (Section 2.22 Private Septic System Compliance Certificate

26 26 Report BLD SCHEDULE E SCHEDULE OF DOCUMENTS, DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND CHANGE OF USE PERMITS Attached to and forming part of By-law 2016-XXX The following types of drawings at a legible scale, specifications and documents are required to be submitted in order for the various types of Building Permit Applications listed to be considered a complete application pursuant to section 2.4 of the Building Code as amended and the Building Bylaw. Depending upon the nature, scope and scale of a project other additional supporting drawings, specification and documents may be required to demonstrate Ontario Building Code compliance at the discretion of the Chief Building Official. A minimum of 2 sets of drawings, specifications and documents shall be submitted with each building permit application. For all new construction and major renovations for all Part 3 buildings the required plans shall be submitted in a digital PDF or DWG ACAD format compatible with the municipality s software system unless exempted by the Chief Building Official. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION Where applicable the following supporting documentation shall accompany applications for a permit unless otherwise exempted by the Chief Building Official: 1) Proof/Confirmation of Approval of all Applicable Law pursuant to Section G of an application to Construct or Demolish including: a) Ministry of Transportation Building & Land Use Permit Approval; b) Driveway access permit approved by the authority having jurisdiction as may be applicable; c) Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) approved Nutrient Management Strategy Sign-Off Form; d) Grand River Conservation Authority construction permit; e) Confirmation of Compliance with OMAFRA Minimum Distance Separation 1 or 2 ; f) Approved Site Development Plan and Agreement pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act; g) Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Record of Site Conditions; h) MOE Environmental Assessment Report; i) MOE Renewable Energy Approval; j) MOE approval for the design and construction of a private sewage disposal and water supply systems; k) Ministry of Education School Demolition approval; l) Ministry of Child & Youth Services Child Day Care Centre approval; m) Ministry of Health & Long Term Care construction Approval for charitable institutions and nursing homes; n) Professional Engineer and/or Architect s letter of commitment for general review; o) Ontario New Home Warranty Program Registration Form. p) Heritage Permit pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act; 2) A Real Property Report (Survey Plan) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor, 3) Commitment of Undertaking that a termite control program shall be undertaken to resist termite infestation of the building. 4) Approved Lot Grading and Drainage Plan by Township Engineers 5) Geotechnical Soils Report. 6) Structural Engineering Report REQUIRED DRAWINGS BY TYPICAL PROJECT TYPE 1. Demolitions a) Description of the structural design characteristics of the building and a method of demolition prepared by a professional engineer as per the Professional Engineers Guidelines. b) Site Grading and Rehabilitation Plan including soil erosion and siltation management details. c) For additions, submit confirmation that the final lot grading and drainage is in accordance with the overall subdivision lot grading and drainage plans or a waiver signed by the homebuilder who posted the lot grading and drainage deposit permitting the construction. d) Confirmation that arrangements have been made with the proper authorities for the cutting off and plugging of all water, sewer, gas, electric, and telephone or other utilities and services. e) Proof of liability insurance coverage to not less than $5,000,000.00, that relates to the proposed demolition, f) Where a building is designated under the Heritage Act, approval of the Township Council to dedesignate the building and permit demolition. g) Where the building is located within an area of known termite infestation, the owner/contractor s undertaking confirming that all waste wood and cellulose materials shall be destroyed or disposed at a provincially licensed waste disposal site.

27 27 Report BLD Private Septic Disposal System a) Site Evaluation Report prepared by a Professional Engineer including soil permeability, and soil conditions, height of water table including the potential for flooding b) Plot / Site Plan and or Approved Lot Grading and Drainage Plan c) Septic system design and drawings (prepared by a Professional Engineer where the lot is less than 2 acres in area and / or located within a plan of subdivision.) d) In the case of Class 4 sewage systems, a copy of the required annual service and maintenance agreement for system with treatment units as per Div C S (6). 3. Residential Accessory Buildings (Less Than 55 m2 in building area) / Residential Decks and Porches a) Foundation plan / Eng. Floor Slab b) Floor Plans c) Floor and Roof Framing Plans d) Building Elevations e) Building Section 4. Residential Accessory Buildings (Greater Than 55 m2 in building area) The following architectural plans prepared by a Provincially Qualified Designer or the home owner or stamped by a Professional Engineer or Architect a) Foundation plan b) Floor Plans c) Floor and Roof Framing Plans d) Building Elevations e) Building Section 5. Residential Additions and Renovations Permits The following architectural plans prepared by a Provincially Qualified Designer or the home owner or stamped by a Professional Engineer or Architect a) Foundation plan b) Floor Plans c) Floor and Roof Framing Plans d) Building Elevations e) Building Section f) Private Septic System Evaluation where applicable 6. New Residential Houses Single & Semi Detached Dwellings The following architectural plans prepared by a Provincially Qualified Designer or a Homebuilder registered with the Tarion Warranty Corporation or the homeowner or stamped by a Professional Engineer or Architect a) Foundation plan b) Floor Plans c) Floor and Roof Framing Plans d) Building Elevations e) Building Section f) Energy Efficiency Design Summary Matrix 7. New Multi-Residential - Townhouses, Triplex, Quad-plex The following architectural plans prepared by a Provincially Qualified Designer or a Home builder registered with the Ontario New Home Warranty Program or stamped by a Professional Engineer or Architect a) Foundation Plan b) Floor Plans c) Floor and Roof Framing Plans d) Building Elevations e) Building Section f) Energy Efficiency Design Summary Matrix 8. New Residential Apartment Buildings The following architectural plans prepared and stamped by an Architect and Professional Engineer for Part 3 buildings and by a Provincially Registered Designer for Part 9 buildings a) Foundation Plan a) Floor Plans b) Floor and Roof Structural Plans c) Building Elevations d) Building Section e) Energy Efficiency Design Summary Matrix Where applicable i. HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing System Drawings ii. Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Drawings iii. Fire Alarm system

28 BLD Small Commercial and Industrial Interior Renovations (Part 9 Buildings) The following architectural plans prepared and stamped by a Provincially Qualified Designer or the Building Owner a) Floor Layout and Framing Plans b) Building Section Where applicable i. HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing System Drawings ii. Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Drawings iii. A complete Private Septic System Permit Application 10. Small Commercial and Industrial Additions (Part 9 Buildings) The following architectural plans prepared by a Provincially Qualified Designer or the property owner or stamped by a Professional Engineer or Architect unless exempted by the Chief Building Official a) Foundation Plan b) Floor Plans c) Roof Plans d) Building Elevations e) Building Section Where applicable i. HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing System Drawings ii. Energy Efficiency Design Summary Matrix iii. Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Drawings iv. Fire Alarm system v. Structural Drawings stamped by a Professional Engineer vi. Complete Private Septic System Permit Application 11. New Small Commercial and Industrial Buildings (Part 9 Buildings) The following architectural plans prepared by a Provincially Qualified Designer or the property owner or stamped by a Professional Engineer or Architect a) Foundation Plan b) Floor Plans c) Floor and Roof Structural Plans d) Building Elevations e) Building Section Where applicable i. HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing System Drawings ii. Energy Efficiency Design Summary Matrix iii. Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Drawings iv. Fire Alarm system v. Complete Private Septic System Permit Application 12. Small Assembly / Institutional Building Additions and Renovations (Part 3 Buildings) The following architectural plans prepared and stamped by an Architect and Professional Engineer a) Foundation Plan b) Floor Plans c) Floor and Roof Structural Plans d) Building Elevations e) Building Section Where applicable i. HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing System Drawings ii. Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Drawings iii. Fire Alarm system iv. Professional Field Review Commitment forms from the Design Professionals v. Complete Private Septic System Permit Application 13. New Small Assembly / Institutional Buildings (Part 3 Buildings) The following architectural plans prepared and stamped by an Architect and Professional Engineer a) Foundation Plan b) Floor Plans c) Floor and Roof Structural Plans d) Building Elevations e) Building Section f) Where applicable i. HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing System Drawings ii. Energy Efficiency Design Summary Matrix iii. Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Drawings iv. Fire Alarm system 14. Industrial / Commercial / Institutional Buildings Additions and Renovations (Part 3 Buildings) The following architectural plans prepared and stamped by an Architect and Professional Engineer a) Foundation Plan b) Floor Plans c) Floor and Roof Structural Plans d) Building Elevations

29 29 BLD e) Building Section f) Where applicable i. HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing System Drawings ii. Energy Efficiency Design Summary Matrix iii. Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Drawings iv. Fire Alarm system 15. New Industrial / Commercial / Institutional Buildings (Part 3 Buildings) The following architectural plans prepared and stamped by an Architect and Professional Engineer by a Provincially Registered Designer a) Foundation Plan b) Floor Plans c) Floor and Roof Structural Plans d) Building Elevations e) Building Section f) Where applicable i. HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing System Drawings ii. Energy Efficiency Design Summary Matrix ii. Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Drawings iii. Fire Alarm system 16. Designated Structures The following plans prepared and stamped by a Professional Engineer: a) Site Plan b) Foundation Plan c) Floor and Roof Plans d) Floor and Roof Structural Plans e) Sections 17. Use of an Alternate Solution The following plans and reports prepared and stamped by a Professional Engineer or Architect: a) Description of the proposed equivalent / Alternate solution b) Demonstration of Compliance with SA-1 Objectives and Functional Statements Matrix c) Supporting documentation (past performance, tests and other evaluations) 18. Change of Use Permit The following plans and where applicable prepared and stamped by a Professional Engineer and/or Architect: a) Foundation Plan b) Floor Plans c) Floor and Roof Structural Plans d) Building Elevations e) Building Sections f) Description of the proposed change of Use g) Reduction in performance matrix h) Description of Compensating Measures and/or Alternate Measures Where applicable i. HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing System Drawings ii. Energy Design Summary iii. Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Drawings iv. Fire Alarm system DRAWING COMPLETENESS Unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official the following Information shall be shown on plans or working drawings that accompany applications for permits. Depending upon the nature, scope and scale of a project other additional information may be required to demonstrate Ontario Building Code compliance at the discretion of the Chief Building Official. 1.1 The Site Plan shall show: a) The location, use, height and dimensions of any existing and proposed buildings including front, side, and rear yard dimensions and relationships to adjoining property lines, condominium corporation lines and buildings, b) Existing and proposed elevation contours of the building site and adjacent properties c) Relation of buildings and finished grade to existing elevations and storm water drainage control plan on site where applicable, d) All existing and proposed site services, parking layout, retaining walls, swimming pools accessory buildings and any other such physical additions necessary to the site. e) Parking and G.F.A calculations, location and size of typical parking, loading and handicapped spaces including aisle widths serving the parking spaces. f) Site statistics that may be relevant to what is being proposed, such as but not limited to: number of residential units, gross floor area, amenity area, proposed height etc.

30 30 BLD g) Elevation drawings clearly indicating compliance with height regulations including various calculations such as average grade calculations where require h) The location of all fire hydrants, fire access routes and where applicable on-site fire fighting water reservoirs. 1.2 The Architectural Drawings shall show: a) Designers and/or Firms Building Code Identification Number including statement of responsibility for the building design b) Architects/designer s Ontario Building Code data matrix c) Foundation plans and grade details d) Each floor plan with exact dimensions of the layout of all proposed areas and their use, e) All wall thicknesses and type of construction, window and door openings and schedules elevator, sections and details of all walls, stairs and exits, fire walls, fire separations, shaft and duct openings sand other related pertinent information. f) Building elevations, cross sections and wall sections showing all floor to floor heights, materials and thickness etc. g) Spatial separation table and calculations h) Energy Efficiency Design Summary Matrix 1.3 Structural Drawings shall show: a) All foundation, floor, roof and wall structural elements indicting sizes shapes and proper location and all dead and live design loads and condition of loading. b) All reinforced concrete work indicting thickness and strength of concrete, size spacing minimum cover and type of reinforcing steel, c) All lintel locations and sizes. d) Where applicable i. Engineered Roof and Floor Truss drawings 1.4 The Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing Plans shall show: a) For buildings defined in Part 9 of the Building Code, provisions for heating, ventilation and air conditioning, electrical and plumbing systems may be shown and indicated on the architectural drawings, b) For Buildings defined in Part 3 of the Building Code, a separate set of drawings for heating ventilation air conditioning, electrical and plumbing systems. c) The location of all fire protection equipment such as early warning, detection and suppression systems. d) Energy Efficiency Design Summary Matrix (ASHREA 90.1) e) Where the primary heat source is provided by heat/hot water combination unit, a solar or geothermal system the all design drawings and documents must be prepared by a Professional Engineer f) Optional: i. Heat loss / heat gain calculations ii. HVAC duct layout and sizing calculations iii. Plumbing DWV and water supply piping layout drawings 1.5 The Private Sewage system plans shall show: a) A site evaluation conducted by a professional engineer identifying the soil percolation time and anticipated high ground water level elevation. b) The private sewage system design and construction drawing including all components and a calculation of the total daily design sanitary sewage flow of the system prepared and stamped by a Professional Engineer., c) The location, use, height and dimensions of any existing and proposed buildings including front, side, and rear yard dimensions and relationships to adjoining property lines, condominium corporation lines and buildings, d) Existing and proposed elevation contours of the building site and adjacent properties e) A grading plan indicating the location of all buildings and finish grade elevations both existing and proposed and storm water drainage control plan on site where applicable, f) All existing and proposed site services, parking layout, retaining walls, swimming pools accessory buildings and any other such physical additions necessary to the site Such other approvals as may be required to demonstrate compliance with applicable law as defined in the OBC section

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