General Permit Info

The following general information list is geared toward business people and professionals relating to construction.

Building Bylaw: This bylaw is provided to give precise instruction on all Building Permit processes.
Sign Bylaws: 2016-012-RE (Permanent) & 2016-165-RE (Temporary). These By-Laws are provided to give precise information on signage requirments within The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.
Design Qualifications Table: This chart is created to help owners and applicants understand the minimum legislated qualifications needed for each type of building when deciding between a Certified Designer, an Architect or a Professional Engineer.
Design Data Table: This chart is created to help Designers, Architects and Engineers know specific forces that must be used in local area building structural design.
Acceptable Toilets List: This list is created to help building permit applicants choose and specify a toilet that meets water efficiency targets while still working properly.
Ontario Building Code:This link is given to help professional designers and builders legal guidance. These are the current technical regulations of our Province to obtain any Building Permit in Ontario. This document is very complex and very large.
Building Permits Summary: This link gives greater detail required for larger projects where professional involvement negates the need for extensive explanations of processes and forms.