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	Building	Septic
When do I need a Building Permit for construction or demolition?	Building larger than 10m2 (roughly 10ft.x10ft.); Adding onto existing building; Building less than 10m2 that contains plumbing; plumbing not located inside a structure; onsite sewage system.	Installation, repair, alteration, removal.
Where can I place the Building?	Building site dictates location. Generally the setbacks are: Township of KHR Zoning -66ft. from water -2 metres from side lot lines Village of Killaloe Zoning -66ft. from water -1 metre from side lot lines.	15metres from water (lake, creek, stream, pond) 3metres from side lot line 30metres from dug well, 15metres from drilled well.
Do I need Professional Plans?	Not necessarily. The homeowner can draw up their own plans, however; the plans must comply with the requirements of the Ontario Building Code. It is advised to obtain the services of a qualified person.	A licensed, qualified septic installer will complete the technical components of the application for you
How long does it take to get my permit?	A house or small building permit should be issued within 10 days of receiving a complete application.	10 days of receiving a complete application.
Who can apply for the permit?	The owner of the property on which the construction or demolition will take place, or the authorized agent of the owner.
When are inspections required?	Required inspections are listed on the cardboard copy of the permit. Remember the owner (applicant) or authorized agent is responsible for notifying the Chief Building Official when you are ready for your next inspection.	Mandatory Site evaluation prior to issuance of permit. Inspections: readiness to construct, substantial completion before backfilling and final.
Do I need an appointment to see the Chief Building Official?	Yes. This ensures that you will be seen at the time agreed on. If you drop in, the CBO may be with someone else or out of the office for inspections.

There are many situations when you must have a building permit before building, renovating, excavating, or demolishing.
Please take the time to look at the following Building Permit Bylaw and the online applications, forms and guides which are provided below.

Building Permit Bylaw... (Bylaw 18 - 2021)
(includes the Application form to Transfer a Building Permit)

Application to Construct

Application to Demolish

Application for Sewage System

Authorization of Owner

Application for Change of Use

Application for Swimming Permit

Energy Efficiency Design Summary

Site Plan

CBO Code of Conduct

Classes of Building Permits and Associated Fees
(a) Residential Buildings, Mobile Homes, Sleep Cabins and additions (living area)	$0.40 per square foot $100.00 minimum
(b) Commercial/Industrial Buildings or Structures including additions and renovations	$0.60 per square foot $150.00 minimum
(c) Garages, Carports, Sheds, Decks, Covered Porches, Sea Containers	$0.35 per square foot $100.00 minimum
(d) Commercial Accessory Buildings	$0.55 per square foot $150.00 minimum
(e) Swimming Pools (fence required immediately)	$100.00 plus any applicable deck permit fees
(f) Farms Buildings, including additions and renovations	$0.15 per square foot $100.00 minimum
(g) Demolition Permit	$100.00
(h) Compliance Letter (includes real-estate requests project completion notification, zoning compliance)	$50.00
(i) Plumbing Fee	No Charge
(j) Change of Use Permit	$100.00
(k) Conditional Permit	$100.00
(l) Sewage Permit	(See Schedule A-1 By-Law 18 - 2021)
(m) Occupancy Permit/Final Inspection (deposit fee)	$100.00 Deposit (See Schedule A in By-Law 18 - 2021)
(n) Re-inspection of defective and incomplete work (additional inspections)	$50.00 per visit
Other
(a) Refunds (Withdrawal of Application)	(See Schedule A in By-Law 18 - 2021)
The erection of a new outdoor toilet, or the relocation of an existing outdoor toilet requires a Building Permit at no charge, regardless of the cost the building.