Building Department

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Zoning By-Law

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. Please ensure your site plan shows all existing and proposed structures, septic systems/well, hydro lines etc. with all dimensions and setbacks. It is also recommended that you retain the services of a BCIN qualified designer to complete your building plans.

3. Complete an application and upload your site plan and construction drawings on Cloudpermit.
Please watch the support video and/or read through the step by step guide to get started and reach out to the Seguin Building Department team for assistance.

Your application is then submitted for processing. It will go through a series of reviews for completeness, zoning compliance, OBC compliance, and permit issuance. You will be notified about the progress of the application and of any required actions on your part. 

When sending completed applications via email, please send as one correspondence, in PDF format (zipped files will not be accepted) to building@seguin.ca. If the file is too large for conventional email, you can use 2Big4Email. For alternate arrangements please contact us at building@seguin.ca. 

Building permits will be issued through Cloudpermit.

• Building Permit Checklist

• Building Permit Application - All forms (pdf 1.0 mb)

• Building Permit Application - Page 1

• Building Permit Application - Page 2

• Building Permit Application - Schedule 1 - Designer Information

• Building Permit Application - Schedule 3 - Authorization

• Building Permit Application - Cottage Declaration

• Building Permit Application - Energy Efficiency and Design

THE CORORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SEGUIN
By-law 2022-052
Building Services Fee Schedule “A”

We accept the following payment methods:

• Cheque (payable to Seguin Township. Please clearly identify that the payment is for a building permit application and provide the building permit number.)

• Bank Draft

• Cash or Debit at Seguin Township Municipal Office (5 Humphrey Drive)

*Please note that we cannot accept payments online or over the phone at this time

• Deck and Dock Framing Inspection Checklist

• Pre-Backfill Inspection Checklist

• Footing Inspection Checklist

• Foundation Inspection Checklist

• Underground Plumbing Inspection Checklist

• Framing Inspection Checklist

• HVAC and In-Floor Heating Inspection Checklist

• Above ground Plumbing Inspection Checklist

• Insulation-Vapour Barrier Inspection Checklist

• Final-Occupancy Inspection Checklist

Click here to submit your request for inspection

• 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;

• Any 1.5 storey boathouse that contains human habitation requires a Land Use Permit from the MNRF.

In addition to the MNRF requirements above, any dock/boathouse that exceeds 10m² in area requires a building permit from the Township of Seguin. Any required MNRF approvals must be in place before a building permit can be issued. Structural review letters must be submitted with boathouse permit applications. If you have any questions, please contact the Building Department at the Township of Seguin office to discuss.

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.

• Sample Lot Coverage Calculation
• Sample Site Plan Drawing and Checklist

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.