Application Guidelines for a Dwelling

Application for Permit

To obtain a permit under Subsection 8(1) of the Act, an application can be made using our Cloudpermit electronic permitting service.

Additional Permits

The following permits, where applicable, are required to accompany an application for building permit:

1. Conservation Authority Approval: To be obtained from the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority.
2. Entrance Permit: To be obtained from the Municipality of Highlands East Public Works Department.
3. Municipal Address (911 Number): To be obtained from County of Haliburton Roads Department.
4. Septic Approval: To be obtained from Building Department and submitted with building application.
5. New Home Warranty registration (Tarion), Registration of Constructors and Employers (Ministry of
   Labour), Species at Risk (Ministry of Natural Resources) etc.
6. Other permits as may be required.

Required Plans

Drawings, plans and specifications to accompany an application to permit include:

All drawings must be clear, legible, accurate, drawn to scale and conform to the Ontario Building Code.

General Notes

1. The permit application shall include 2 full size complete sets of prepared fully dimensioned construction drawings. A non-refundable application fee must accompany the application for permit.
2. All drawings and specifications are to be project specific.
3. Refer to our zoning by-law for setback information, restrictions to location, size, height, etc. (Also see general provisions a top of this page.)
4. All drawings are to be drawn to scale. The scale shall be noted on the drawings.
5. Do not include presentation graphics (furniture, vehicles, etc.) on construction drawings.
6. Where the proposed building is to be constructed within 1 metre of a required setback or survey monuments are not visible, verification of setback must be provided by an Ontario Land Surveyor prior to footing inspection.
7. Required inspections are noted below. Inspections will be conducted within 2 business days from receipt of notice. Inspections will only be conducted on the assigned days.
   As the property owner you are required to ensure all inspections are complete and any deficiencies corrected if necessary.
8. Any changes to the approved plans must be reviewed by the Building Department prior to commencement of construction. There may be a fee for revisions.

Required Inspections

• Footings: After excavation and installation of form work, prior to placement of concrete.
• ICF Reinforcing
• Backfill: After completion of the foundation systems, prior to backfilling foundation.
• Framing: After framing is complete, prior to installation of insulation and cladding.
• Rough-in: After HVAC and plumbing rough-ins complete – plumbing under test.
• Insulation: After insulation and vapour barrier complete, prior to covering.
• Occupancy: After completion of construction and installation of components required to permit occupancy.
  

  No building can be occupied or used until an occupancy permit has been issued.

• Final: Upon completion of building.

Sample Drawings

All measurements must be accurate.

Sample Dwelling Rear Elevation Drawing

Sample Dwelling Front Elevation Drawing

Sample Dwelling Section Drawings

Sample Dwelling Foundation Drawing

Sample Site Plan for a Dwelling