Township of Assiginack The Chief Building Official (CBO) is responsible for overseeing the Building Department under the requirements of the Ontario Building Code (O.B.C.) and that of the Township’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law #2024-10 as they relate to buildings. The Chief Building Official reviews the permissible uses and the limiting parameters for the different uses on a property as they relate to the Township’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law, once all of the pertinent information has been submitted in writing. The CBO also confirms that minimum standards have been met prior to and for the actual construction of a project through the Ontario Building Code (O.B.C.).
It is suggested that you contact the Chief Building Official directly for questions, to set up an appointment or booking inspections by emailing building@assiginack.ca.
Important Documents:
The Building By-law #2021-04 outlines guidelines and details of building construction, demolition, change of use permits, inspections, and fees.
Township’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law #2024-10 outlines the zoning and permitted uses in those zones, as well as parameters required for
Common Structure Enquires / Information is a summary created to help answer some common questions in the new zoning by-law.
Delegation of Agent by Property Owner is used when you have another party you wish to communicate on your behalf for this specific application.
The Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish can be filled out on the computer, however it must be printed and signed by the appropriate individuals and accompanied by all other pertinent drawings, attachments, etc. and shall be evaluated prior to having a permit issued by the CBO.
When submitting the application please ensure you include the following:
- Completed application with all required signatures,
- Project Drawings complete with BCIN qualified certification stamp or otherwise identified,
- Septic approval from PHSD where required,
- Site plan depicting the proposed structure(s) in their relation to the lot lines and other required setbacks (indicating the distances),
- Payment of permit fee (A fee for the permit will be drafted based on the plans when submitted, you will be notified at the email given and it will be required to be paid prior to releasing to the building department for review
Any further questions, please continue to contact our Chief Building Official at building@assiginack.ca.
Please remember it is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the Chief Building Official for inspections at the appropriate time after your permit is approved. Any permit lapsing one year from last contact is at risk of being closed and subject to a renewal fee as outlined in the Building By-law.