Prior to Building Permit Issuance it must be shown that you are in compliance with any other Agency that may have a jurisdiction with respect to the proposal. This could be any of the following:
Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA) – Telephone: (705) 745-5791
250 Milroy Drive, Peterborough, ON K9H 7M9
Permits are required within regulated areas for:
- Minor filing
- Minor construction – accessory buildings such as boathouse, garages
- Major construction – dwellings, additions
- Basements, crawlspaces
Township Public Works – Harold Nelson – Telephone: (705) 652-8402
County Roads Department – Kendra Reid – Telephone: (705) 775-2737 x 3202
Trent Severn Waterways – Telephone: (705) 742-9267
A permit is required for any ‘in water’ work (docks, boathouses, retaining walls). This refers to new construction as well as repairs to existing facilities.
Please contact the Township office with any questions regarding Agency jurisdiction.
Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish (pdf – 252KB)
Building Department Information Package (pdf – 458KB)
Sewage System Application (pdf – 110KB)
Authorization to Act as Agent (pdf – 98KB)
By-law 2018-70 – 2019 Building Permit Fees (pdf – 249KB)
Energy Efficiency Design Summary (Prescriptive) (pdf – 276KB)*
Energy Efficiency Design Summary (Performance) (pdf – 350KB)*
Tax Certificate and Zoning Request Form (pdf – 125KB)
Entrance Permit Application (pdf – 166KB)
* The Building Permit Application Form and Energy Efficiency Design Summaries can be filled, signed and sent electronically which requires a the use of a digital signature. These forms can also be filled electronically and signed by hand, or be entirely filled by hand.
Development Fees
Development Charges Brochure (pdf 163KB)
Douro-Dummer Development Charges Study 2019 (pdf – 239KB)
Douro-Dummer Development Charges 2019 Workbook (pdf – 542KB)