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Bob McLean
Chief Building Official
169 St. David Street, P.O. Box 609, Mitchell ON N0K 1N0
Are you a homeowner planning to renovate your home? Are you a property owner planning to build a new structure? Below is some information to help you meet the Municipality of West Perth's rules and regulations related to building and renovation.
Buying a home | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
When buying a new home, you should confirm with the Municipality that they approved and issued proper permits for all additions and renovations to the building. Contact the Building Department to access this information. You should also confirm that the Zoning Administrator/CBO recognizes the use on the property as a legal use either permitted by the Zoning By-law or recognized as legal non-conforming. Zoning By-law Consolidated - updated February 2020 Citizens' Guide 3 - Zoning By-laws by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing provides more information. |
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Building Inspections | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Municipality of West Perth Building Official must inspect each major phase of a construction project to ensure the work follows the approved plans. Your Building Permit includes a list of inspections your project requires. How to arrange an inspectionIt is your responsibility to ensure that either you or your contractor contacts the Municipality to request an inspection at least 24 hours before work continues, from one inspection stage to the next. To arrange an inspection, contact the Building Inspector listed on your permit card. You need to provide your Building Permit number and address to book an inspection. Normal inspections include:
Please note the Municipality does not review or inspect electrical work. Contact the Electrical Safety Authority at 1-877-421-2228 for electrical permits. |
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Building Permits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
You need to apply for a building permit for most construction, renovations, additions, as well as some repairs or plumbing work. You also need to apply for a building permit to demolish existing buildings and for rebuilding demolished structures. You need to submit an application for a building permit if you want to:
All applications are reviewed for compliance with the Ontario Building Code and Zoning By-law requirements. How to Apply for a Building Permit
Contact the Building Department with any questions for your upcoming project. Book a Building InspectionDon't forget to arrange for building inspections! Contact building department staff to book your inspection. Forms and Fees
Fees |
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Fences | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View our Fencing By-law for information about putting up fences on your property including around pools and hot tubs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Septic Permit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Building Services Department issues permits and conducts inspections within the Municipality of West Perth on:
If you have any questions, please contact us, we are happy to help! |
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Digging | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Before you do any digging on your property you must use the Ontario One Call online locate form to locate underground infrastructure before you dig or call: 1-800-400-2255. Ontario One Call distributes locate requests to utilities with infrastructure in the area. The Municipality of West Perth will either clear the locate request, meaning that your work will not impact any buried infrastructure, or mark it onsite with paint. When complete, you will receive a locate notice through email or fax with the results. Please visit Ontario One Call for more information or call 1-800-400-2255. |