Commercial Building Permit

To obtain a building permit for a project that is not a house you must submit:

• One complete permit application form set
• Building permit fee(s); and
• Two sets of construction drawings & specifications.

If you are making changes to your heating system, insulation or windows you must submit an Energy Efficiency Design Summary Form.

If you are making changes to or require a new water or sewer connection you must submit a Water and Sewer Connection Form.

The construction drawings shall be designed by a qualified and registered designer, architect, professional engineer or a combination thereof, depending on the scope of work.

Before submitting an application, you must ensure you comply with other applicable law.

Other approvals which may be required prior to receiving a building permit:

• Site Plan Approval
• ON1Call - Locates
• Water & Sewer Connections - For more information contact the Public Works Department
• North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority (Sewage Systems)
• Electrical Safety Authority
• Ministry of Transportation
• Ministry of Natural Resources
• Department of Fisheries and Oceans
• Letter of Authorization

If you are erecting a sign or other advertising device within the Town of Parry Sound you may require a sign permit.

Urban Tree Canopy & Native Vegetation

The Town of Parry Sound has an Urban Tree Canopy and Native Vegetation Policy in place which guides the municipality in protecting and enhancing the tree canopy and natural vegetation.

This policy applies to all properties and development, on public or private lands, in the Town of Parry Sound. It is a resource which can be referred to and utilized as guiding principles for residential, commercial and public purposes.