Other Approvals
In addition to a building permit, your project may also require additional approvals to substantiate compliance with other requirements. Staff are available at each Client Service Centre to advise if the following approvals are necessary for your specific area and project: Heritage, Septic system, Committee of Adjustment, Demolition Control, Conservation Authority, Lot Drainage and Grading. These are the most common of the additional approvals:
1. Lot Grading Approval
A Grading Plan identifies the slope of the land with respect to the proposed building. Depending upon the particulars of your proposed project, a grading plan may be required. When required, two copies of the proposed grading plan must be submitted along with your Building Permit application submission documents. The Grading Plan must illustrate both the existing drainage pattern and the proposed drainage pattern.
A Grading Plan is required for all Building Permit Applications, in both rural and urban areas, where:
- A proposed structure is within four feet (4’- 0”) of the property line.
- Installation of a pool located in areas of "sensitivity" identified as either a constraint area in the local Zoning By-Law, or indicated as a special condition to the approved site plan or subdivision agreement.
The exceptions to the above are as follows:
A separate Grading Plan is not required for the following projects; however, the Site Plan submitted must clearly identify all existing and proposed buildings and structures, including setbacks to property lines, easements and service utility locations.
- Construction of any second floor addition to an existing structure.
- Construction of a one-storey addition or detached accessory building less than 50 mē (500 square feet) in footprint area and set back greater than four feet (4') to all property lines.
- Construction of a balcony, deck, porch or veranda not within areas of "sensitivity" as identified above and/or set back greater than four feet (4') to all property lines.
- Construction of any structure considered a minor encroachment to the local Zoning By-Law setback requirement including a fireplace or chimney.
Grading plans that incorporate a septic system must include a septic permit obtained from the Ottawa Septic System Office (OSSO). The Septic Permit must be obtained before the Building Permit application is submitted.
2. Other Applicable Law
Your project or proposed construction must always comply with other applicable law in accordance with the Ontario Building Code. The following provides a list of Applicable Laws; however, it does not constitute every approval that may be required. For more information, please refer to the Ontario Building Code 1.1.3.3 Applicable Law (as amended).
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APPLICABLE LAWS
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***Planning Act, s. 34 or 38
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Compliance with Zoning By-Laws
Contact:
Development Information Officer,
Planning and Infrastructure Approvals Branch
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**Ontario Heritage Act, s. 33, 34
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Consent of Council to alter or demolish where property is designated under the Act.
Contact:
Stuart Lazear, Heritage Planner extension 13855
Sally Coutts, Heritage Planner extension 13474
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**Ontario Heritage Act, s. 42
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Where land is designated in a heritage conservation district, heritage permit issued by Council.
Contact a Development Information Officer
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Site Plan Approval, Planning Act. s. 41
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Requirement for Site Plan Control By-Law No. 2002-04
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Planning and Development Act, s.14
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Where Provincial planning control has been applied
Contact:
MMAH, Eastern Office 1-800-267-9438
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Planning Act, s. 45
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Minor Variance Where an application does not comply with all local zoning provisions, final and binding decision by the Committee of Adjustment may be required.
Contact: 580-2436
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Planning Act, Zoning s.34 By-Law Amendment
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Where proposed development requires an amendment to local zoning provisions.
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***Planning Act, s. 34 or 38
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Compliance with Zoning By-Laws
Contact:
Development Information Officer, Planning and Infrastructure Approvals Branch
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Public Lands Act, O.Reg 453/96
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Ministry of Natural Resources consent required authorizing construction on public land. 1-800-667-1940
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Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, s.34 or 38
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Where construction is adjacent to a highway, Building and Land Use Permit is required from Ministry of Transportation.
MTO contact: 613-745-6841
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Conservation Authorities Act s.38
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Where construction is in a fill regulated area or flood plain or may interfere with a watercourse.
Contact:
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, 692-3571
Mississippi Conservation Authority, 259-2421
South Nation Conservation Authority, 984-2948
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Environmental Protection Act. s. 168
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Where industrial or commercial property changed to residential use. Record of Site Condition to be filed with MOE, conformance to Certificate of Property Use.
MOE Contact: 1-800-565-4923
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Environmental Protection Act. s. 46
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Where building requires confirmation of waste disposal site. Minister's Approval required under the MOE
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* The Demolition Control By-Law affects all properties located in the former City of Ottawa. Upon review of your application, your Building Official will advise you regarding any additional applicable laws that affect your project.
** Plans for the renovation of a building designated under Part IV of the Heritage Act must comply with the requirements set out in the Act before a building permit can be issued. This link will provide more information on the requirements for construction with heritage implications.
*** A building permit cannot be issued unless the proposed use of the new building will comply with the zoning designation or if the proposed addition does not comply with the setback from property line requirements, as stipulated by the Zoning By-Law. The following link provides basic concepts regarding the Planning Act and zoning By-Laws.
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