What is a Building Permit?
The Municipality of North Grenville Building Division issues permits for the construction, renovation and demolition of buildings as well as for certain changes of use. Ontario Building Code enforcement is carried out by the North Grenville building staff, except in the case of on-site sewage systems, which is conducted by the: Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) 613-692-3571
Why do you need to obtain a Building Permit?
Building permits are required under the Ontario Building Code Act. By reviewing and approving building plans before any work is done, the Municipality can ensure that buildings comply with all applicable legislation and by-laws.
How to Submit a Building Permit
- Click on “Application Checklist” which is a guideline on how to fill out a building permit application and what documentation is required to complete an application.
- Submit your completed application along with all required documentation:
By Email
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Municipality of North Grenville,
285 County Rd 44, P.O. Box 130
Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0 - Base fee payments are due at time of application. The Building Department only accepts cash, debit, or cheques. Cheques can be made out to the Municipality of North Grenville.
- An inspector will review the application within approximately 10 Business Days; if any further information is required for permit issuance, the inspector will contact the applicant to discuss the outstanding information.
- For building related emergencies, please contact us directly at 613-258-9569 ext 130
Projects that REQUIRE a permit
A Building Permit Application is required before the:
- Construction of a new dwelling.
Application Checklist
Building a House - Application Form Checklist
Common Application Forms
- Building Permit Application
- Energy Efficiency Design Summary (Prescriptive Method)
- Energy Efficiency Design Summary (Performance Method)
- Municipal Roads Entrance Permit Application
- County Road Entrance Permit
Additional Application Forms for Rural Construction
Additional Application Forms for Urban Construction
Fees
For further information, please contact the Building Department at
Inspections
Issued building permits require inspections to be performed by the Building Department in order to close permits for your property.
Required inspections for your project are listed on your building permit. We require a minimum of 48 hours notice to be able to schedule inspections on your desired inspection date. Inspections are performed either in the morning (9:00am to 12:00pm) or in the afternoon (1:00pm to 4:00pm).
When requesting your inspection please reference your name, project address, required inspection, preferred date of inspection and preferred inspection time slot of morning or afternoon.
Please reference your provided Plans Examination Report ahead of requesting your inspections as other documents may be required for your inspection as directed.
To schedule inspections, please contact the Building Department at
Zoning
Zoning is regulated by the Zoning By-Law which is a detailed land use regulatory document identifying specific provisions that may apply to the potential use of land (including buildings and structures). When reviewing development proposals and land use, Council must have regard for Provincial planning policies as well as for compliance with the Official Plan. Council may consider amendments to the Zoning By-Law in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Planning Act.
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