Building and Construction

• Issuing permits for the construction, renovation, demolition, certain change of use of buildings and structures and moving permits
• Issuing permits for the installation, alteration, extension or repair of on-site sewage systems
• Issuing permits for plumbing, sewer and water service
• Issuing permits for fence enclosures for swimming pools
• Issuing sign permits
• Carrying out inspections to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code
• Issuing Occupancy Letters

• Application Forms, Guides and Information Packages (see below)
• Fees and Charges By-law
• Link to the Ontario Building Code website

Building Applications, Forms and Information

 What are the penalties if I fail to get a permit?

It is the homeowner's responsibility to make sure that they get a building permit before construction starts. Building without a permit is against the law. It could result in you and/or your contractor being subject to fines or penalties as set out by the Building Code Act.

Projects completed without a permit may not meet the building code standards. They could also result in poor construction and be unsafe. This could lead to costly repairs to correct the problem. It could even lead to a complete failure of the construction. After you have completed your project, the cost of a permit and variance will be doubled. We may pursue legal action to ensure compliance.

Kingsville Works is a system designed to make it easy for residents to submit requests for:

• A non-emergency service.  For example, tree limbs, pot holes, street light failures.
• By-law enforcement

To submit a request:

Other departments are responsible for enforcing the following by-laws and zoning provisions:

Back-Flow Prevention By-law (Municipal Services)

• Rate of Flow Control By-law (Municipal Services)
• Fireworks By-law (Ontario Provincial Police)
• Open Burn By-law (Ontario Provincial Police)
• Noise By-law (Ontario Provincial Police)
• Animal Control By-law (Animal Control Officer)