Building Department
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 [1]
IMPORTANT NOTICE: REGARDING DOCK & BOATHOUSE CONSTRUCTION 2016 [2]
Dock Regulations - Illustration Only [3]
This Guide Outlines Some Of The General Ideas Behind Applicable Laws And For The Most Part Pertains To Residential Buildings And Structures.
NB--This is a guide only, and not to be used as a substitute for the Ontario Building Code [4]or Building Bylaws. Specific circumstances may apply to your situation, and the Building Official can only review these after you submit a formal application and drawings. The following topics are but a few of the commonly asked questions and reoccurring situations, and are intended to draw your attention to circumstances you may encounter prior to beginning your project.
Zoning By-Law 07-2018 Setbacks - Sample Diagram [5]
How-To Determine What You Can Build
1. Find your Property on the [6]West Parry Sound Geography Network [7]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 [8]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 [9]
c. Zone requirements in Zoning Standards Reference Table [10]
3. Once you know your Property's Zone, review the Lot requirements found on Zoning Bylaw No. 07-2018 [11]
Building Bylaw
Download the complete Building Bylaw No. 32-2015 [12]
Review the Building Fees on our User Fees By-Law No. 25-2015 [13]
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 [16]
Download Forms
Items Required for Complete Application
Required Drawings & Plans
Sewage
Docks & Boathouses
Required Inspections
Accessibility to Inspect
Conditions for Residential Occupancy
Notification of Occupancy
