Demolition Permits
Demolition permits are required for all buildings greater than 10 m², except farm buildings.
Professional Engineer Requirements
If you are applying for a demolition permit, you will need to retain a professional engineer (P.Eng) to perform a general review of the project during demolition, where:
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The building exceeds threestoreys in height or 600 m² in building area,
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The building structure includes pre-tensioned or post-tensioned members,
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The demolition will extend below the level of footings of any adjacent building and occur within the angle of repose of the soil, drawn from the bottom of these footings, or
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Explosives or a laser will be used during demolition (Division C, 1.2.2.3 of the Official Building Code)
How to Apply for a Demolition Permit
The online building permit system, Cloudpermit allows you to apply and see the status of your application anywhere, at any time. It allows you to start an application and finish it later.
Cloud permit also works as a communication tool allowing you to receive email updates on the status of your permit application.
Need help getting started with Cloudpermit? A step-by-step guide is available to help you login and submit your first application.
If you are having difficulty using Cloudpermit, please contact the Building Department for assistance at building@saugeenshores.ca or 519-832-2008 ext. 118. You can also access support through Cloudpermit's online portal.
Disposing of Demolition Waste
If you plan to dispose of demolition waste at the Saugeen Shores Landfill (link to new page), you must complete a Designated Substances Survey before doing so. Additional conditions may apply based on the survey results.
Asbestos Disposal
If asbestos is present in your demolition materials, special procedures apply. Please review our Asbestos Handling and Disposal Summary for full guidelines.
For questions related to Demolition Waste or Asbestos Disposal, contact the Manager of Operations.
Demolition Permit Fee
A demolition permit fee of $171.85 is required before your application can be approved.
You can pay for your permit directly through Cloudpermit using Visa or Mastercard. Should you wish to use a different form of payment, please attend the Municipal Office (600 Tomlinson Dr, Port Elgin) during business hours with a copy of your invoice. We can accept the following forms of payment at the Municipal Office:
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Cash
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Debit
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Money order
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Cheque
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Visa
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Mastercard
Cheques and money orders are payable to the Town of Saugeen Shores.
Contact Us
Building Services
600 Tomlinson Drive, P.O. Box 820
Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0
Phone 519-832-2008 Ext. 118
Email building@saugeenshores.ca