The Building Services Department is responsible for the public health and safety as it relates to buildings and building construction including enforcement of the Building Code and issuance of permits related to building, plumbing, demolition and signs. The Building Department is responsible for enforcement of the Zoning By-law and the Property Standards By-law.
Zoning By-law - PDF
Zoning Maps - PDF
Property Standards By-law - PDF
2012 Requirements for New Construction - PDF
The Zoning By-law is used to control the use and development of properties and buildings. Zoning classifies properties into categories such as residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and agricultural. Each of these categories has legally enforceable regulations attached to them such as the allowable size of a property, the location of size of buildings on the property and the number of parking spaces that must be provided on the property. Changes to the Zoning By-law may be obtained from time to time by following the applicable Zoning Amendment Process.
The Building Department is located in the Municipal Office at:
169 St. David St., Mitchell, ON
Telephone: (519) 348-8429 EXT 226, 230
Fax: (519) 348-8935
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 609, 169 St. David St.,
Mitchell, ON N0K 1N0
Property Standards Complaint Form- PDF
- What is a Building permit?
- Why do I need a building permit?
- What’s required for a permit?
- What projects do not require a permit?
- How may I obtain an application for a building permit?
- What fees are involved in obtaining permits and applications?
A Building Permit is a license which grants legal permission to begin construction of any new structure, addition or renovation. It is issued only when the plans for construction comply with the Ontario Building Code, the Municipality of West Perth zoning by-laws and other applicable laws and regulations.
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The use of Building Permits allows municipalities to regulate the types of construction in the community and ensure that proper building standards are met. The enforcement of building codes serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.
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For exterior work, a floor plan, a cross section, a site plan and elevations will be required. For interior work, a floor plan and a cross section drawing will be required. Buildings that are over 3 stories or greater than 600 square metres will require an architect or an engineer to design and prepare plans for the building.
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Painting, landscaping, sidewalks, kitchen cupboards, eaves troughs or other cosmetic work.
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You may download and print some commonly requested Building Permit Applications in PDF format by clicking on items in this list:
