Building and Renovating in Seguin
Seguin Township staff is here to support your building and renovating goals. We are pleased to offer residents, builders, and our business community the option to use Cloudpermit - an online system to apply for and track building permits.
The Cloudpermit building permit system allows you to apply for, and to see, the status of your application anywhere, at any time. You can start an application and finish it later, and receive email updates on the status of your permit application. You can even request building inspections!
Need help with Cloudpermit?
Contact Cloudpermit Support here.
The Building Permit Process |
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1. Understand the your property's zoning and any applicable zoning regulations such as permitted uses, required setbacks lot coverage etc. Consult the links below to acquire your property zoning and the by-law to determine the regulations that apply to the property. Our planning staff are available and are happy to assist with any clarifications you may require. It is most efficient to confirm that your proposal is compliant with the Zoning by-law prior to applying for a building permit.
2. Prepare a site plan and construction plans for your proposed project. It is recommended that you use a "to-scale" survey of your property on which you can plot your proposal. It is also recommended that you retain the services of a BCIN qualified designer to complete you building plans.
Complete an application and upload your site plan and construction drawings on Cloudpermit.
Your application is then submitted for processing where it will go through a series of reviews for completeness, zoning compliance, OBC compliance, and permit issuance. You will be notified as to the progress of the application and of any required actions on your part. Inspections can be scheduled and conducted, permit documents are available in the building permit and communications can be shared through the platform.” |
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Building Permit Applications |
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Only completed applications will be received by way of email preferably submitted as one correspondence, in PDF format (zipped files will not be accepted) to building@seguin.ca. If the file is too large you can use 2Big4 E-mail file transfer.For alternate arrangements please contact us at building@seguin.ca.Building permits will be issued by e-mail, mail or by prearranged pick up time following notification of permit issuance.
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Building By-Law - Rates and Fees |
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More details are available in in By-law #2022-052
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Payments |
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Electronic invoices will be sent through CloudPermit.
Payments can be made by:
*Please note that we do not have the ability to accept over the phone payments such as credit card, visa debit or e-transfer |
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Inspections |
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Readiness for Inspections: Be sure you are prepared for your inspection by reviewing and completing the applicable inspection readiness checklists below. Please have a copy of your approved plans on site for the inspector.
Inspection requests: Please submit your request for inspection by following the link below: Building Inspection Request Form
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Dock and Boathouse Permit Requirements |
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Effective June 1, 2017 the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is no longer requiring approvals in the form of Land Use Permits and work permits for docks or boathouses unless the proposed project fits one of the following descriptions; The dock will be supported on a new crib structure that occupies 15m² or more of the lake bed (shore lands). A work permit from the MNRF is required. A crib structure occupying 15m² or more of the lake bed will be completely removed. A work permit from the MNRF is required. |
Building By-laws |
The Ontario Building Code is the standard for the Township of Seguin. In addition, certain local controls have been adopted to ensure the orderly development of the Municipality. A building permit is legal permission to start construction knowing that the issued drawings comply with appropriate governmental regulations. In addition, the building permit helps enforce the requirements of the Building Code, Zoning By-law as well as other laws and standards to ensure compliance during construction as well as the safety of the building. It is a homeowner's responsibility to ensure that a building permit is obtained before construction begins. Building without a permit is against the law and could result in you and/or your contractor being subject to fines or penalties as set out in the Building Code Act. Building Permits are required for new buildings, renovations and additions including, but not limited to; adding a room, finishing the basement, building a garage, remodeling the interior of your house or replacing a deck. Please note that these projects must follow the requirements of Building By-law 2019-031 as well as the relevant provincial acts and regulations. |
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