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The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is happy to help you with your latest project. The Town issues permits for:

  • New construction, repairs and renovation building permits
  • Demolition permit
  • Change of use building permit
  • Well and Septic Systems
  • Entranceways
  • Pool Enclosures
  • Signs
  • Special Event Tent Permit

Building permits allow the municipality to protect the interests of both individuals and the community.  By reviewing building plans before any work is done, the municipality can ensure that buildings comply with the Building Code Act, Ontario Building Code, Conservation Authorities, and the local planning department, official plan and zoning by-laws.  

When do I Need a Building Permit?

Building without a permit can result in costly fines. If you are unsure whether or not your structure requires a permit, contact our Building Department. 

Call Before You Dig

If you are planning to dig, build or excavate, it is important that you locate all of your utility lines first. In fact, under Ontario regulations, it is the law. To have municipal infrastructure located, please contact Ontario One Call to register your locate request.

Apply For a Permit

We have launched with Cloudpermit which is best supported on Google Chrome, Apple Safari,  and Mozzila Firefox browsers. Internet Explorer is not currently supported. All building/septic permit applications will now be accepted through our online portal.

If you are having difficulty with Cloudpermit and have verified that you are using one of the supported browsers listed above and have reviewed the Cloudpermit Guide please contact the Building Division for assistance at 519-534-1400 or by logging a ticket with the support system (upper right hand corner on the Cloudpermit main page).

Apply for a building permit 

Permit Fees

 Building Permit, Demolition Permit, Change of Use, Pool, Special Event Tent

 
Building Permit fees
Type of Building  Fee
 New residential, additions, alterations or repairs

 $1.35 per sq ft

Minimum $200

 New residential accessory structures, carports, decks, retrofits, pool

 $0.80 per sq ft

Minimum $150

 Industrial, Commercial, Institutional building

 $1.40 per sq ft

Minimum $250

 Farm Buildings (not dwellings)

 $0.25 per sq ft

Minimum $100

 Demolitions  $125 flat fee
 Change of use, renewal permits, other  $150 flat fee
 Wood burning systems  $100 flat fee
 Plumbing (newly constructed, repaired, or altered)  $150 flat fee
 School portables  $150 flat fee
 Tents  $75 flat fee
 Pre-engineered fabric buildings  $500 flat fee
 Designated structures  $2,000 flat fee

 Septic System

 
Septic
Type Fee
Class 2 or 3 (new or replacement) $250
Class 4 or 5 (new or replacement) $500
Class 4 or 5 tank replacement or class 4 leaching bed repair $200
Change of Use $100
Demolition $100
Renewal $100
Building Assessment application or change of use basic review $100

 Entrance Permit

 
Entrance permit
Description Fee
Entrance $165
Entrance Permit additional inspection $40
Cut Permit $165
Sidewalk cut deposit (certified cheque) $500
Road cut deposit (certified cheque) $1000
Curb cut deposit (certified cheque) $500
Cut permit inspection $40

 Sign Permit

 
Sign permit
Description Fee
Tourism destination sign - 12" x 48" blue with white lettering $237.30
Wiarton business directional signs - 6 1/4" x 30" blue with white lettering $113
911 blades No charge
911 posts $15
911 blade and post installation $45
Portable signs (60 days) $45
Portable signs (120 days) $90
Portable signs - non-profit - (maximum 30 days) $20
Billboard or ground sign $400
Removal of unauthorized sign $50
House sign for properties of interest (heritage) Actual cost

Development Charges

In 2016, the Town implemented Development Charges.  Development Charges apply to the areas known as South Wiarton and Outside of South Wiarton - both areas are in and immediately around the community of Wiarton.  Development Charges are due upon the issuance of a building permit - some exceptions apply.

Annual Report of Building Fees and Costs

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