New Home (Single Detached Dwelling) 

Building Permit applications for new homes require substantial information to be processed and the checklist below identifies typical items that need to be supplied.

If you are not designing your own home, you may need the services of a qualified designer.

All work on your drawings must conform to the standards set out in the Ontario Building Code, any applicable municipal By-laws and other applicable laws.

Please feel free to contact the Building Department early in your design process if you are uncertain or require clarification of the building permit application process.

Single Detached Dwelling Checklist

  1. Completed Building application
  2. A separate completed Sewage System application (if constructing a new dwelling on vacant land)
  3. Copy of the deed or a recent property tax bill (proof of land ownership)
  4. Copy of survey (upon request by inspector)
  5. Site/Plot plan indicating;
    • grading plan
    • civic address and/or legal description
    • North indicator
    • distances from all property lines, high water mark/any water body, sewage system and septic tank & all buildings
    • distance from any overhead power lines
    • show all property lines with lot dimensions and lot area calculations
    • indicate public roads or private lanes adjacent to property
  6. Provide written documentation/email from the Conservation Authority having jurisdiction (for properties along or near water) as to whether an approval is required or not.
  7. Entrance approval from the Public Services department (required only if property is accessed via public road, not required if accessed by private lane). 
  8. Completed Setback Waiver Form/Inspection & Occupancy Notice Form
  9. Two complete full size sets of construction drawings including and not limited to;
    • foundation plan
    • floor plans including basement - identify use of all rooms and spaces (i.e. "bedroom", "closet", "unfinished basement", etc.)
    • building elevations (all sides)
    • cross-sectional views indicating dimensions, heights, and construction materials
    • truss layouts of both roof and floor where applicable
  10. Heat Loss/Gain Calculations and duct layout, with a ventilation design summary (must be completed by a HRAI certified designer) and the appropriate Energy Efficiency Design Sheet
  11. Copy of the Well Record
  12. Agent Authorization form
  13. Planning approval/Site Plan or Development Agreement (provide a copy if required)
  14. Water Connection (in the village of Sydenham only)

Please note starting in 2024, all decks require a separate permit application from the dwelling application. Please refer to the Deck application package.

 

This checklist constitutes a preliminary listing of documents that will be required to be submitted with a Building Permit Application.  A further review will be completed by the Planning Coordinator and Building Inspector, at which time, more information and/or amendments to the submitted application documents may be required.

 

 

 

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