How long does it take to get a building permit in Kitchener?
How long does it take to get a building permit in Kitchener?
Processing time 20 business days: buildings larger than 600m² 30 business days: post-disaster buildings and building classified as a high building.
Do you need a permit to finish a basement in Kitchener Ontario?
Projects that require a building permit in Kitchener include: Decks higher than 24 inches above grade. Finishing the basement of a house. A tent more than 60 square metres attached to a building or put up within three metres of any structure.
How close to the property line can I build a fence Kitchener?
Fences between the front of the house and the front property line and along the front property line are permitted to be 0.9 metres (three feet) high. Fences between the front of the house and the rear property line and along the rear property line are permitted to be a maximum of 2.4 metres (eight feet) high.
How big of a shed can I build without a permit in Kitchener?
108 square feet
You need a building permit to build a shed, detached garage or accessory structure: the proposed structure, new or replaced, is 108 square feet or larger measured to the outside of exterior walls.
How do I make a noise complaint in Kitchener?
To make a noise complaint, call the Waterloo Regional Police Services non-emergency line at 519-570-9777.
Do I need permit for fence Ontario?
You do not need a Building Permit to construct a fence unless you are installing a swimming pool or replacing an existing pool enclosure (fence). If there is a dispute between neighbours regarding a fence, the City is unable to get involved. It is a civil matter and may need to be resolved through the legal system.
What do I need to get a building permit in Kitchener?
Industrial, commercial and institutional building permit information. Get a permit for home renovations, additions or construction projects. Application, standard and inspection forms you may need to get a building permit. List of links to help you obtain your building permit as quickly as possible.
When do you need a permit for a shed?
A permit is required if you are constructing or proposing changes to a shed/detached garage that: The timeline to review an application is 10 business days. Even if your project does not require a permit, check to make sure your shed or detached garage meets zoning requirements.
How to get a shed permit in Waterloo?
Even if your project does not require a permit, check to make sure your shed or detached garage meets zoning requirements. Contact our zoning team at 519-747-8752, TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941 or [email protected].
Are there height restrictions on garden sheds in Ontario?
Garden sheds are considered to be “accessory” and can therefore only occupy a percentage of the total land area (around 10%). Regardless of the height, any building that is greater than ten square metres requires a permit. The height is measured from the ground to the highest point of the building.