Building and Development Services

The primary responsibility of Saugeen Shores Building and Development Services is to administer the Building Code Act and other applicable legislation as necessitated by the Act.  The purpose of the Ontario Building Code Regulations is to provide a set of minimum provisions respecting the safety of buildings with reference to public health, fire protection and structural sufficiency.

Services provided by Building and Development Services include the following:

• Receive and review all applications for the issuance of:

  • Building and Demolition Permits
  • Septic Permits
  • Sign Permits
  • Pool Enclosure Permits
  • Tent Permits
• Operates the Building and Development Services in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code Regulations

• Enforces and maintains the following Municipal By-laws:

  • Building By-law
  • Property Standards By-law
  • Sign By-law
  • Site Plan Control By-law
  • Pool Enclosure By-law and
  • Zoning By-law
• Collects Permit Fees and Development Charges
• Responds to requests for zoning for the Municipality, which includes written responses to solicitors and financial institutions when ownership of a property is transferring, and/or for mortgage purposes.
• Compiles end of month building statistic reports
• Administers subdivision agreements with developers
• Assists in Town-wide initiatives including economic development, infrastructure planning and park development.