271 Sandwich St. South

Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2A5 Website: www.amherstburg.ca Phone: 519-736-5408 Fax: 519-736-7111

GUIDE TO ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND DECKS

GARAGES SHEDS

DECKS

BUILDING DEPARTMEN T

www.amherstburg.ca JANUARY 04, 2018

Accessory Structures An accessory structure is a building or structure that is incidental or accessory to the main use or building located on the same property. This can include sheds, garage, pool houses etc. There are different requirement that need to be reviewed prior to any building permit being issued. Listed below are some general requirements for accessory structures in residential zones however refer to the Town Zoning By-law 1999-52 for additional information

1. Requirements for structures that do not require a Building Permits

• Structure is no greater than 10 sq meters (108 square feet) • Does not have plumbing within the structure • Maximum building height is 5.5 meters (18’-0” to the top peak of roof) • Minimum set back of 1.0 meters (3’-4”) is required from interior lot lines • Refer to attached sketches

Construction Requirements:

• Not regulated by the Ontario Building Code • Must comply with all municipal by-laws • Building cannot be located on an easement • Existing rear yard draining must be maintained • Ensure that all rain water does not shed on to neighbouring properties

2. Requirements for structures that require a Building Permit

• Structure is greater than 10 sq meters (108 square feet) • Contains any type of plumbing within the structure • Maximum building height is 5.5 meters (18’-0” to the top peak of roof) • Minimum set back of 1.0 meters (3’-4”) is required from interior lot lines • Structure cannot exceed the size of the main dwelling • Refer to the following page for additional information for zoning

Construction Requirements:

• A ratwall type foundation may be used for this type of structure. Structure

cannot be larger than 55 sq meters (592 square feet) and it cannot support any type of masonry.

• Full foundation depth must be used if supporting masonry and the structure is greater than 55 sq meters (592 square feet)

• Buildings cannot be located on an easement • Existing rear yard draining must be maintained • Ensure that all rain water does not shed on to neighbouring properties • Refer to attached sketches from foundation types

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3. How large of a structure can I build on my property? The size of structure that can be built on any particular property is dependent on several factors.

• Zoning • Size of property • Size of existing residence • Size of all existing structures on the property

The zoning of a property will determine the maximum limit of lot coverage. There are several zoning designation within the Town of Amherstburg. Please confirm the zoning of your property prior to any application submission. Each zoning will have different permitted lot coverage’s. Refer to the Zoning Bylaw. This guide does not include Agricultural and Industrial zones. For example R1 zoning has a maximum lot coverage of 35% for all structures including the dwelling unit and any other structures on the property. There is an additional requirement that the size of the accessory structure cannot exceed the size of the main dwelling. The maximum allowable size of structure can be up to 10% of the lot size however cannot exceed 1076SF. With the R1A zoning the requirement for 1076 SF is exempted and the total lot coverage is 30% and maximum lot coverage of 10% for accessory structures. When calculating the size of structure you must meet the follow conditions:

• Does the area of main house and any structure on my property equal or less than 35% of my lot size? (The percentage of coverage depends on the zoning of your property)

• Is my proposed structure less than the size of the main dwelling? • Is the proposed structure less than 10% of the lot area and not larger than 1076 SF.

(The 1076 SF may be exempted depending on the zoning of your property) The following page is a calculation sheet to help you determine the size of structure that can be constructed on your property.

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Sample Calculation Sheet

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*Percentage maximum allowable coverage varies depending on zoning. Confirm zoning prior to calculations

Notes

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What is required to obtain a building permit for an Accessory Structure?

Along with your completed application form you will be required to submit two full sets of construction drawings completed by a certified designer. All drawings shall be a minimum scale as indicated. The following drawings are required.

• Site plan (sample attached) Drawing must include location of property lines, existing structures including dimensions, septic system location in proximity to the new struct

• Foundation plan (1/4” = 1’-0”) • Floor plans (1/4” = 1’-0”) sample attached • Elevations (1/4” = 1’-0”) sample attached • Sections and details (1/2” = 1’-0”) sample attached

Along with the drawings listed above, other approvals may be required for your particular project. The following are some approvals that may be required upon submitting your application prior to issuance of a building permit.

• ERCA • Septic Sewage System Approval • Ministry of Transportation • Committee of Adjustment • Minor Variance • Site plan agreement • County road approval • County road construction / Entrance permit

Refer to sample drawings within this package. What is the cost of a building permit? The following is a sample list of possible fees for a 24’ x 24’ accessory structure. Standard Fee for accessory structures $ 150.00 Indemnity Fee $ 50.00 Indemnity/Application Fee Deposit $ 500.00 The Indemnity/Application Fee Deposit is required upon application submission and will be refunded following the final inspection of the building and permit is completed and cleared. All payments must be paid in cash or cheque only. Some fees may vary. For our complete fee schedule go to our web site at www.amherstburg.ca

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Site Plan and General Notes

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Sample Elevation Drawings

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Sample Floor Plans and Details

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Typical Wall Section Thru Accessory Structures

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How long does it take to get my permit and when can I start? Building permits are usually issued within 10 business day of a complete application being submitted. Applications that are incomplete because of missing or incorrect information will be delayed. No work can commence until the permit has been issued and all fees have been paid. What inspections are required and how are they scheduled? Requesting inspections is the responsibility of the homeowner or the contractor of the project. Inspections must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Each major phase of construction must be inspected to make certain the work conforms to the Ontario Building Code. Listed below are the mandatory inspections that are required.

Inspection Requirements

The following schedule outlines the required inspections for building projects. It is the builder’s responsibility to request inspections and confirm that all work has been approved. Permit drawings must be on site at time of inspection. Any work covered before inspections are made, must be uncovered by the applicant for proper inspection. Inspections will be available between the hours of 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Inspection request must be made 24 hours in advance at 519-736-5408.

1. Footing inspection (before concrete is poured).

2. Underground plumbing inspection (water test or air test)

3. In-floor heating inspection

4. Rough plumbing inspection (water test or air test)

5. Water Line inspection (air test required)

6. Rough framing inspection (Provide roof truss drawings and engineered floor truss drawing layouts)

7. Insulation & air/vapour barrier inspection.

8. Final building, plumbing & heating / Occupancy Permits (prior to occupancy)

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Decks and Fences Deck Requirements:

• Maximum 10% lot coverage • No building permit is required if the deck is less than 24” above finish grade level.

However must comply with municipal by-laws and the Ontario Building Code • Building permits are required if the deck is 24” or greater above finish grade level. • Building permits are required for any roof structure constructed as part of the deck • Minimum 1.5m (5’-0”) side yard if deck is off of the house • Minimum 6.0m *(19’-8”) rear yard if deck is off the house • Minimum 1.0m (3’-4”) side yard (accessory to a pool)

Fence Requirements:

• No permits required however must comply with municipal by-laws • Minimum height for swimming pool fences is 4’-0” • No greater than 6’-6”” high including all lattice work • Fences in front yard beyond front portion of the building can be a maximum height of

3’-0” & reduced to 2’-0” high within sight triangles (corner lots) Verify with Building Dept. • Must be on your property • Town will not be involved in any civil disputes

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GENERAL BY-LAW INFORMATION

The following is for general information only. The information below is for residential zone with in the Town of Amherstburg. It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify all property lines, setbacks, roadways and easements.

Setback requirements Pool Minimum side and rear yard 1.5m (5’-0”) Minimum exterior side yard not permitted Pump, Filter and Heater

Minimum from side and rear lot lines 1.0m (3’-4”) Fences The minimum height for pool fences 1.2m (4’-0”) The maximum height for all fencing in rear yard 1.98m (6’-6”) The maximum height for fence in front yard .915m (3’-0”) The maximum height of fence within sight lines in front yard .6m (2’-0”)

Fences must be constructed within property lines `

and are not permitted on easements and alleys Decks building permit required if deck is above 24” from grade

Minimum side yard (deck off of house ) same as house Minimum rear yard (deck off of house) 6.0m (19’-8”) Minimum side yard (accessory to a pool) 1.0m (3’-4”) Sheds (Accessory structures) Structures over 10m2 (107s.f.) – building permit is required Maximum lot coverage applies. Refer to bylaw.

Proper building drawings and a site plan are required.

o Minimum side and rear yard 1.0m (3’-4”) o Exterior side yard not permitted o Maximum building height (to the top peak of roof) 5.5m (18’-0”)

Structures under 10m2 (107s.f.) – building permit not required

o Minimum side and rear yard 1.0m (3’-4”) o Exterior side yard not permitted o Maximum building height (to the top peak of roof) 3.0m (10’-0”)

Air Conditioners

o AC units must be a minimum of 0.9m (3’-0”) from any property line

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Frequently Used Phone Numbers

1. Building Department……………………………………………. 519-736-5408

2. Committee of Adjustment………………………………… …… 519-736-5408

3. Public Works …………………………………………………… 519-736-3664

4. Water Department………………………………………… …… 519-736-3664

5. Clerks Department……………………………………………… 519-736-0012

6. Finance Department……………………………………………. 519-736-0012

7. MPAC……………………………………………………………. 519-739-9920

8. Essex Power …………………………………………………… 519-737-6640

9. Hydro One ……………………………………………………… 1-888-664-9376

10. Union Gas……………………………………………….............. 1-888-774-3111

11. Ontario One Call (Call before your dig) ………………………. 1-800-400-2255

12. Electrical Safety Authority………………………………………. 1-877-372-7233

13. Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA)……….… ……. 519-776-5209

14. County of Essex………………………………………………… 519-776-6441

15. Windsor Essex County Health Unit ……………………………. 519-258-2146

16. Ministry of Transportation…………………………….………… 519-354-1400

17. Ministry of Environment………………………………................ 519-254-2546

18. Ministry of Natural Resources………………………….............. 519-354-7340

19. Ministry of Municipal Affairs ……………………………………. 416-265-4736

20. Ontario New Home Warranty (Tarion)……………………..….. 1-800-250-3589

21. Town of Amherstburg Police Service………………………….. 519-736-8559

22. Town of Amherstburg Fire Service……………………… ……. 519-736-6500

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Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish – Effective January 1, 2014 Page 1 of 4

Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish This form is authorized under subsection 8(1.1) of the Building Code Act,1992

For use by Principal Authority

Application number: Permit number (if different):

Date received: Roll number:

Application submitted to: (Name of municipality, upper-tier municipality, board of health or conservation authority)

A. Project information

Building number, street name Unit number Lot/con.

Municipality Postal code Plan number/other description

Project value est. $ Area of work (m2)

B. Purpose of application

New construction Addition to an

existing building Alteration/repair Demolition

Conditional Permit

Proposed use of building Current use of building

Description of proposed work

C. Applicant Applicant is: Owner or Authorized agent of owner

Last name First name Corporation or partnership

Street address Unit number Lot/con.

Municipality Postal code Province E-mail

Telephone number Fax Cell number

D. Owner (if different from applicant)

Last name First name Corporation or partnership

Street address Unit number Lot/con.

Municipality Postal code Province E-mail

Telephone number Fax Cell number

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E. Builder (optional)

Last name First name Corporation or partnership (if applicable)

Street address Unit number Lot/con.

Municipality Postal code Province E-mail

Telephone number Fax Cell number

F. Tarion Warranty Corporation (Ontario New Home Warranty Program)

i. Is proposed construction for a new home as defined in the Ontario New Home WarrantiesPlan Act? If no, go to section G.

Yes No

ii. Is registration required under the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act? Yes No

iii. If yes to (ii) provide registration number(s):

G. Required Schedules

i) Attach Schedule 1 for each individual who reviews and takes responsibility for design activities.

ii) Attach Schedule 2 where application is to construct on-site, install or repair a sewage system.

H. Completeness and compliance with applicable law

i) This application meets all the requirements of clauses 1.3.1.3 (5) (a) to (d) of Division C of theBuilding Code (the application is made in the correct form and by the owner or authorized agent, allapplicable fields have been completed on the application and required schedules, and all requiredschedules are submitted).

Payment has been made of all fees that are required, under the applicable by-law, resolution orregulation made under clause 7(1)(c) of the Building Code Act, 1992, to be paid when theapplication is made.

Yes

Yes

No

No

ii) This application is accompanied by the plans and specifications prescribed by the applicable by-law,resolution or regulation made under clause 7(1)(b) of the Building Code Act, 1992.

Yes No

iii) This application is accompanied by the information and documents prescribed by the applicable by-law, resolution or regulation made under clause 7(1)(b) of the Building Code Act, 1992 which enablethe chief building official to determine whether the proposed building, construction or demolition willcontravene any applicable law.

Yes No

iv) The proposed building, construction or demolition will not contravene any applicable law. Yes No

I. Declaration of applicant

I declare that: (print name)

1. The information contained in this application, attached schedules, attached plans and specifications, and other attacheddocumentation is true to the best of my knowledge.

2. If the owner is a corporation or partnership, I have the authority to bind the corporation or partnership.

Date Signature of applicant

Personal information contained in this form and schedules is collected under the authority of subsection 8(1.1) of the Building Code Act, 1992, and will be used in the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992. Questions about the collection of personal information may be addressed to: a) the Chief Building Official of the municipality or upper-tier municipality to which this application is being made, or, b) the inspector having the powers and duties of a chief building official in relation to sewage systems or plumbing for an upper-tier municipality, board of health or conservation authority to whom this application is made, or, c) Director, Building and Development Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 777 Bay St., 2nd Floor. Toronto, M5G 2E5 (416) 585-6666.

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Schedule 1: Designer Information Use one form for each individual who reviews and takes responsibility for design activities with respect to the project.

A. Project Information

Building number, street name Unit no. Lot/con.

Municipality Postal code Plan number/ other description

B. Individual who reviews and takes responsibility for design activities

Name Firm

Street address Unit no. Lot/con.

Municipality Postal code Province E-mail

Telephone number Fax number Cell number

C. Design activities undertaken by individual identified in Section B. [Building Code Table 3.5.2.1. of Division C]

House

Small Buildings

Large Buildings

Complex Buildings

HVAC – House

Building Services

Detection, Lighting and Power

Fire Protection

Building Structural

Plumbing – House

Plumbing – All Buildings

On-site Sewage Systems

Description of designer’s work

D. Declaration of Designer

I declare that (choose one as appropriate):

(print name)

I review and take responsibility for the design work on behalf of a firm registered under subsection 3.2.4.of Division C, of the Building Code. I am qualified, and the firm is registered, in the appropriate classes/categories.

Individual BCIN: __________________________________________

Firm BCIN: __________________________________________

I review and take responsibility for the design and am qualified in the appropriate category as an “other designer”

under subsection 3.2.5.of Division C, of the Building Code.

Individual BCIN: __________________________________________

Basis for exemption from registration: ________________________________________________________

The design work is exempt from the registration and qualification requirements of the Building Code.

Basis for exemption from registration and qualification: ___________________________________________

I certify that:

1. The information contained in this schedule is true to the best of my knowledge.

2. I have submitted this application with the knowledge and consent of the firm.

Date Signature of Designer

NOTE:

1. For the purposes of this form, “individual” means the “person” referred to in Clause 3.2.4.7(1) (c).of Division C, Article 3.2.5.1. ofDivision C, and all other persons who are exempt from qualification under Subsections 3.2.4. and 3.2.5. of Division C.

2. Schedule 1 is not required to be completed by a holder of a license, temporary license, or a certificate of practice, issued by the OntarioAssociation of Architects. Schedule 1 is also not required to be completed by a holder of a license to practise, a limited license to practise,or a certificate of authorization, issued by the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario.