Building & By-law Services
Building Services
Building permits are required to ensure new construction complies with the zoning by-law and meets the minimum provisions set out in the Ontario Building Code for public health, fire protection and structural sufficiency. The OBC code is Provincial regulation administered by the Housing Development and Buildings Branch of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Under the Building Code Act, local governments are responsible for the enforcement of the Ontario Building Code within their municipality.
Important information:
- When do you need a residential permit?
- When do you need a non-residential permit?
- When do you not need a permit?
- Builder responsibilities
- Code of conduct for CBO & inspectors
- Construction noise By-Law 4787.06P
- Contact information for related organizations
- Designer requirements
- Development charges
- New residential subdivisions FAQs
- Permit fees
- Permit inspection request
- Residential Express Permit Program (REPP)
- Second suites (basement apartments)
- Zoning
Downloadable documents:
Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish
Acknowledgement of Incomplete Application
Schedule 2 - Sewage System Installer Form
ASHRAE IES 90.1
Building Height Definition
Driveway Widths
Fence Handout
Fence Division By-Law 4742.05P
General Review - Letter of Commitment
Ontario Building Code Data Matrix
Links to more information:
Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)
Ontario Building Officials Association
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
TARION Protection New Home Buyers
Brownsfield Legislation
Ontario E-laws
By-law Services
The Town of Aurora's By-law Services division promotes health, safety and a harmonious community through the investigation and resolution of by-law complaints. Some of the core operational functions of this division includes animal licensing and control, parking control, property standards, business licensing and mobile vendor licensing.