Building Notices

The information contained herein serves to confirm lot grading submission requirements, lot grading design criteria and approval processes as outlined in the City of Brockville’s Drainage Bylaw 033-2004 (Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 113-91) Being a Bylaw to Regulate Drainage in the City of Brockville. General: Lot grading shall be designed to conform in principle to […]

The Planning and Development Committee of the City of Brockville will be holding a Public Meeting to consider the passing of a bylaw to adopt new and amended building fees and charges under Section 7(6) of the Ontario Building Code Act, as amended. Date of Public Meeting: Tuesday April 1, 2025 Time of Meeting: 6:00pm […]

Update March 7, 2025: A public meeting was held on Tuesday March 4, 2025 relating to the Development Charge Background Study and Proposed Development Charge By-law for the City of Brockville. To view this meeting and for further information, please click this link. Comments may be submitted anytime up until a decision is made by […]

The 2024 Ontario Building Code came into effect on January 1, 2025. There’s a three month grace period until March 31, 2025, allowing the use of the 2012 Ontario Building Code for applications with drawings that were mostly done before January 1, 2025. Here’s a summary of the key changes which will affect the built […]

Obtaining a building permit is an important step to ensure that your project is built properly and safely, and that it adheres to any additional city policies. To assist you, staff have compiled a list of common building and renovation projects to help you determine if your project requires a building permit. A Building Permit […]

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing made amendments to Ontario’s Building Code (O.Reg. 30/23) effective February 28, 2023. Building Permit Requirements As a result of these amendments municipalities must require Building permits for demountable stages and associated sound and lighting equipment towers. These stages must also comply with specific technical requirements for stage safety. […]

If you are planning to change the way you use all or part of an existing building, you may need a Change of Use Building Permit, even if you are not planning any construction. 10(1) of the Building Code Act states: “Even though no construction is proposed, no person shall change the use of a […]

Background Ontario Regulation 88/19, filed on May 2, 2019, provides amendments to the Ontario Building Code related to stairs, guards, and handrails. Applicants are encouraged to become familiar with the amendments to ensure that submissions comply with the new requirements. These changes are to further harmonize the Ontario Building Code with the 2015 National Code. […]

Background A Recent Health Canada survey found that 19.4% of the houses evaluated in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark had levels of radon gas above Canada Health guidelines. Radon concentrations are more prevalent in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark because of the region’s unique rock formations that trap the radioactive gas. Radon is a colourless, odourless, and […]

A building permit may be required for temporary tents, awnings and canopies. The following outlines the requirements for tents, awnings and canopies to ensure that residents, business owners, and events planners are informed of all municipal requirements to maintain public safety in accordance with statutory regulations. Tents, awnings, and canopies require a building permit unless […]