| Q: What is required to apply for a permit? |
With a good working knowledge of houses and construction you can design your own project
- Develop your ideas on paper with rough floor plans and specifications
- Have a draftsperson or other knowledgeable person transform your sketches into proper plans
- If your project is too complicated, acquire the services of a qualified person
- All work indicated on your drawings must conform to the Ontario Building Code and City of Windsor Zoning By-laws
- Documentation and Drawing Required - Schedule "B" - Part A
- Information Required for Permit Application - Schedule "B" Part B
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| Q: How long is the permit valid before revocation? |
- Construction or Demolition must start within 6 months of issuance of the permit. Failure to do so could result in the revocation of the permit
- Construction or Demolition must not be substantially suspended or discontinued for more than one year. Suspension or discontinuation could result in the revocation of the permit
Note: Certification by a Professional Engineer is required for certain prefabricated structures or construction components. Check with City Hall's Building Customer Service.
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| Q: Where do I apply for a building permit? |
- You can apply through our website or:
- Planning & Building Services Department
3540 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6 (Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
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| Q: When do I need a Building Inspection? |
- Several inspections are required during construction to ensure that all work is done according to the approved plans
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Q: What is the zoning of my property?
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- Please see the ZONING Section on this the Building Services page or;
- For more detailed zoning information, you will need to contact the Planning & Building Services Department at 905-227-6613
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| Q: When will construction commence? |
- Construction will start for a commercial or industrial project once site plan approval has been granted and a building permit has been issued.
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Q: What do I need to obtain a demolition permit?
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- Once a demolition application is received, the Planning & Building Services Department sends out, by fax, a request for a clearance from ENWIN and UNION GAS. We do not issue the demolition permit until these clearances are received back to the Planning & Building Services Department. It is incumbent upon the demolition contractor to contact these utilities to obtain the necessary shutoffs so that the clearance can be sent to the Planning & Building Services Department in a timely manner.
- The "Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish" must be filled out and signed by the applicant. If there are any environment considerations, the necessary Environmental Building Audits must be submitted prior to the issuance of the demolition permit. Also, please note: if the building exceeds:
- 3 storeys in building height or 600 m² in building area,
- the building structure includes pre-tensioned or post-tensioned members,
- it is proposed that the demolition will extend below the level of the footings of any adjacent building and occur within the angle of repose of the soil, drawn from the bottom of such footings, or
- explosives or a laser are to be used during the course of demolition, a professional engineer must be retained to undergo the review of the demolition. This Department, prior to the release of the permit, will require documentation from the professional engineer
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Q: Why do you need a Zoning by-law?
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A zoning by-law:
- implements the objectives and policies of a municipality's official plan;
- provides a legal way of managing land use and future development ; and
- in addition to the official plan, protects you from conflicting and possibly dangerous land uses in your community.
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