This general information applies for both residential and commercial properties
When do you need a permit?
A permit must be obtained before:
- constructing any new building or additional structure on your property
- repairing or adding to an existing building
- excavating or constructing a foundation
- installing heating, plumbing, air conditioning or a masonry fireplace
- erecting temporary buildings or demolishing existing structures
- replacing or installing a new septic system
- installing new or altering existing signs, including portable signs; See By-law 794/12
- any construction in water (e.g. a dock or boathouse with solid foundation - Ministry of Natural Resources)
- changing the use of a building (changing the business and/or potentially increasing its hazard)
What happens to your application?
Planning & Development employees will review an application to confirm that the proposed work complies with the Ontario Building Code and the local Zoning By-law.
What happens during construction?
A Building Inspector will inspect the work to determine if it has been completed in accordance with Building Code, original permit and approved plans.
It is the Owner's/Applicants responsibility to:
- have the permit and plans available on site; and
- contact the Municipality for appropriate inspections; including a final to close the permit
What happens if you don't get a building permit?
The Building Code Act, 1992, states; anyone who is charged and found guilty of building without a permit can be fined. As per Town By-law 1410/21; a Starting without a permit - Administration fee of $340.00 can be applied, if it has been found that construction commenced without the appropriate permit.
For general inquiries contact Planning & Development Administrative Assistant, Amy Brazeau at abrazeau@petawawa.ca
For specific building code-related inquiries, please contact RSM Building Consultants at info@rsmbuildingconsultants.com
For all Building, Septic and Sign permit applications, please submit ONLINE through Cloudpermit