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The Building and Drainage Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of various Provincial legislation and policies including the Ontario Building Code Act, Drainage Act and Planning Act as they apply to buildings, structures and their occupancy and drainage issues as well as numerous municipal by-laws such as the Building Control By-law, Zoning By-law, Nutrient Management By-law and fencing by-laws.

The main role of the Building and Drainage Department is to ensure that the building environment in which we live and work is safe and healthy. This is accomplished through the issuance of building and demolition permits, approval of nutrient management plans and by conducting inspections.

For any inquiries or comments about any services provided by the Building & Drainage department, please contact Mike Hughes, Chief Building Official/Drainage Superintendent at 519-485-2490 ext 7224 or contact Mike by email.

 Posting your building permit at the construction site

The Chief Building Official requires the builder to post the Building Permit in a window or other prominent place at the site and to keep a copy of the building plan on site.

 Building inspections

There are inspections required for a project at each major phase of the construction to be conducted by the Building Inspector. The individual responsible for the project must request each inspection 2 business days in advance to the Building Inspector. The Inspector's duty is to ensure that the project is being carried out according to the Building Code, the Building Permit and the approved building plans.

The Inspector's duty is to ensure that the project is being carried out according to the Building Code, the Building Permit and the approved building plans. The individual responsible for the project must request each inspection 2 business days in advance to the Building Inspector. If the Building Official finds, upon inspection, that some work does not conform to the approved plans or code, he will be advised (possibly with written notice) that the situation is to be remedied. If the violation is deemed serious enough, the Building Official may post a stop-work order which may be in effect until the problem is resolved. If work on the project continues without resolution of the problem, legal action may be taken against the builder.

To book an inspection for your permitted building project, contact Nicole at 519-485-2490 ext 7231 or by email. 

 Building Projects that do not require a Building Permit
 The following home improvement projects do not require a building permit:
  • painting,
  • fences,
  • landscaping,
  • sidewalks,
  • driveways (Work & Road Use permit required by Public Works Department),
  • kitchen cupboards,
  • eaves troughs,
  • other cosmetic work.
 Building Projects that require a Building Permit
New habitable buildings greater than 10 sq.m. (107 sq.ft.) and all accessory buildings greater than 10 sq. m. including:
  • Additions (including carports, garages, porches)
  • Renovations
  • Demolitions
  • Prefabricated structures
  • Mobile homes
  • Plumbing systems, heating, ventilation
  • Fireplaces, pools, decks
  • Temporary buildings
  • All accessory buildings including garages, garden sheds etc.

Please contact Mike Hughes, Chief Building Official at 519-485-2490 ext 7224 to verify the zoning requirements and to arrange an appointment for the issuance of a building permit.

Cloudpermit Software

Our office uses Cloudpermit software for the preparation and issuance of all building permits in the municipality. We are pleased to offer this service to residents, builders, and our business community.

This building permit system allows you to apply for and to see the status of your building (and septic system) permit application anywhere, at any time. You can start an application and finish it later, receive email updates on the status of your permit application, and even request an inspection.

 Create an account

 To create an account, complete the following steps:

  1. Go to the Cloudpermit site (ca.cloudpermit.com).
  2. Click on "create new account" found under the "continue" arrow.
  3. Enter your email address.
  4. You will then receive an email from Cloudpermit. Open that email to complete the registration process.
  5. Next time you visit the Cloudpermit site, login using the email and password you created using the steps above.
 Start an application

 To start an application, complete the following steps:

  1. Go to the Cloudpermit site (ca.cloudpermit.com).
  2. Click "apply for a permit" in the upper righthand corner.
  3. Create a new project and give it a name (some combination of your address and project type may help you keep track, if you are applying for multiple permits).
  4. Once you click "next", you can provide the location of where the project will take place. You can find your property by typing in the address, roll number, or by finding it on a map. Once you have found the correct location, click "next".
  5. Select the "Application Type" and "Category" before selecting "next" again.

Once you have completed the above steps, you will see a Summary. If you need to make changes, click "Back". If the information is correct, click "Create".

 Complete a draft application

 Under "General", you will need to complete the following steps:

  1. Under "Parties to the Application", you may add email addresses for any other people or companies that should have access to the application.
  2. Under "Application Data", indicate what type of work you are doing and the type of building you will be working on. Once you do this, additional forms you need will appear.
  3. Click on the forms and enter the required information.

Under "Attachments", you may be required to provide attachments like site plans, architectural drawings, etc.:

  1. Click on "Attachments" to see what is required for your project.
  2. Upload your items by dragging them into the grey box or by using the "Click Here" button to upload them from your computer.
  3. Once you have uploaded the files, select the type of attachment before selecting "Done".

Repeat the steps above for all of the attachments that are required for your application. If at any time you need to change or update the attachments (before submitting your application), you can delete the file by clicking on the garbage can icon and upload it again.

 Submit application

Once you have completed the previous steps, you can submit your application by clicking ‘submit application’

After submission, you will receive:

  • An email confirming that the status for the application is now submitted
  • Subsequent emails regarding status
  • An email when your building permit is ready for pick up and how to pay
 Pay for your permit

 We offer a variety of payments options, including:

  • EFT (electronic funds transfer).
  • Cash, debit, or cheque at the Township Office.
 Book inspections

 Once you have received your permit and the work is underway, you will require our Building Inspector to visit your site and sign-off on your work at various points in the project. To book an inspection, complete the following steps:

  1. Login to the Cloudpermit site (ca.cloudpermit.com) and select "Go to Project" under the project requiring an inspection.
  2. Select the application by clicking the address. A page will appear with the details of your project's location. At the bottom of that page, you will see the heading "Work & Construction" and a box titled "Inspections".
  3. Click on "Show Upcoming Inspections" and select "Request Inspection" under the building element you are ready to have reviewed.
  4. Under the "New Inspection Request" that appears, select the date and time you would like to request.
  5. You will see the unconfirmed request listed. Once our staff receive your request, you will get an email confirmation for the inspection.

If you need to change the date or time, or cancel the request, select "Modify Request". 

Tips:

  • At any point during the process, you can return to the "My Dashboard" page to see which applications you have made and if our office needs more information to process your application.
  • You can delete your application at any time by using the "Select Action" drop-down menu at the top of the page.
  • Use Cloudpermit Support for answers to frequently asked questions.

Ontario Power Authority - Feed-in Tariff Program

The Council of the Township of Zorra passed by-law 67-12 at a Council meeting on September 18, 2012. This by-law established a fee of $300.00 for Ontario Power Authority - Feed-In Tariff Application Council Support Request.

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