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Demolitions

A demolition permit is required before any building, or part of a building, is removed or torn down.

Demolition permit applications require the submission of a moderate amount of information and the checklist below identifies typical items that need to be submitted.

Please feel free to contact the Building Department before you apply for the permit to discuss your project.

Demolition Permit Checklist (Full Demolition of Building or Structure)

Completed Demolition Building Permit Application
Site/Plot plan indicating:
Copy of the deed or tax bill (proof of ownership - if property acquired within the last year
Agent Authorization form - if applicant not owner
Setback waiver/Inspection form
Conservation Authority approval - if foundation is removed and/or fill added within 30 meters of any water body

Application for Tax Rebates are the responsibility of the property owner.

Please refer to the Tax Rebates Page for information and any questions that you may have please email or call 613-376-3027 ext. 2200

Demolition Permit Checklist (Partial Demolition of Building or Structure)

Completed Demolition Building Permit Application
Site/Plot plan indicating:

Civic address and/or legal description
Location of demolition, and dimensions
All property lines with lot dimensions
Show public roads or private lanes adjacent to property
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Copy of deed or tax bill (proof of ownership - if property acquired within the last year)
Agent Authorization form
Setback waiver/Inspection form
Conservation Authority approval - if foundation removed, and/or fill added within 30 meters of any water body
One complete set of building plans including and not limited to;

Floor plans of the entire building highlighting the area of the building to be demolished and the uses of the rooms and spaces that will remain
Appropriate drawings to indicate how the structure will continue to be structurally sound and weather-tight after the demolition has been completed (this also includes any remedial repairs and temporary shoring that may be required)

**Please Note** in some instances a Professional Engineer qualified in structural design is required.

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