Building Department
Building Department
As a homeowner, you may be planning to construct a new building, construct an addition or renovate an existing building but, before any construction can begin, you will need to ensure that you have obtained the required permits. Building Permits [1]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 home, change of use buildings, or replacing a deck.
The Municipality of Whitestone is responsible for enforcing the Ontario Building Code [2] and issuing permits for construction, renovations, demolition and certain change of use buildings.
How-To Determine What You Can Build
1. Find your Property on the [3]West Parry Sound Geography Network [4]using your Roll Number, Street Address, or Lot and Concession.
2. Consult Whitestone Zoning Maps to determine Zone Boundaries for your Property; Maps are PDF format and open in a new window.
a. Sheet index in Zoning By-Law Sheet Index Maps [5]file includes sheets from the former Townships of Burton, Croft, East Burpee, Ferrie, Hagerman, Village of Maple Island, , and the Village of Dunchurch
b. Setback diagram in Zoning Guide [6]
c. Zone requirements in Zoning Standards Reference Table [7]
3. Once you know your Property's Zone, review the Lot requirements found on:
Zoning By-Law 07-2018 Setbacks - Sample Diagram [8]
Building Bylaw
Download the complete Building Bylaw No. 32-2015 [9]
Review the Building Fees on our User Fees By-Law No. 25-2015 [10]
Building Department Site Map
Caring for your Sewage System
Why do we have By-Laws and Codes?
How long does it take to obtain a Permit?
When is a Building/Demolition Permit required?
Ontario Building Code Excerpts
Examples of projects that require a Permit
Examples of projects that may not require a Permit
Construction without a Permit
Frontage on Public Road or Street
Gooseneck Lake, Kashegab Lake Wahwashkesh Lake - Flood Elevation
Extensions of Existing Buildings Encroaching Upon Yards
Height
Coverage Maximums-Residential
Decks
Mobile Homes
Accessory Buildings
Accessory Uses
Sleeping Cabin
Temporary Uses
Docks
Hunting Camp
Applying For A Building Permit [13]
Download Forms
Items Required for Complete Application
Required Drawings & Plans
Sewage
Docks & Boathouses
IMPORTANT NOTICE: REGARDING DOCK & BOATHOUSE CONSTRUCTION [14]
Dock Regulations - Illustration Only [15]
Required Inspections
Accessibility to Inspect
Conditions for Residential Occupancy
Notification of Occupancy
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Chief Building Official
Tyler Irwin
Tel: 705-389-2466 Ext. 26
Fax: 705-389-1855
Email: Tyler.Irwin@whitestone.ca [17]