Conditional Permit Application Requirements

A Conditional Permit application can be submitted if the following conditions are met:

• For properties subject to site plan approval under Section 41 of the Planning Act, plans or drawings must be stamped ‘endorsed’ by the Director of Planning.
• The subdivision is registered, or a model home agreement has been executed.
• A building permit application has been submitted, and the plan review for the entire project is complete, or 40 business days have passed since the application date, whichever is shorter.
• All necessary zoning, heritage, conservation authority, or environmental approvals have been obtained.
• If a minor variance was required, the Committee of Adjustment meeting must have taken place, the application must have been approved, and no objections were filed either at the meeting or in writing.
• If there is a Hold on the property, a Council date for the removal of the Hold must be confirmed before a conditional permit application can be considered for any work not covered by the Hold.
• All other required approvals under applicable law have been submitted by the owner, and approvals are expected soon.

Construction projects authorized through a Conditional Permit may be subject to revocation if the terms of the Conditional Permit agreement are not met. These terms include:

• Obtaining all outstanding approvals within twelve months,
• Seriously commencing construction within 60 days of the Conditional Permit agreement’s execution, and
• Achieving milestones, such as reaching grade, within the timeframe specified in the Conditional Permit agreement.

If a Conditional Permit is revoked, the construction must be removed, and the site restored at the owner's expense. If the construction is not removed, the Chief Building Official (CBO) may arrange for its removal and site restoration at the owner's cost.

The Town will place a lien on the property for any costs incurred in removing the construction and restoring the site, and the amount may be added to the property’s tax rolls.

It is essential that you fully disclose to the Chief Building Official any information or uncertainty you have about an outstanding approval, to reduce these risks. 

A conditional building permit is a special authorization granted in cases where the issuance of a building permit is delayed due to extended timelines in the final stages of Planning and other approval processes. It is issued at the discretion of the Chief Building Official, provided the applicant demonstrates that the approvals are routine and expected. If you're thinking about applying for a conditional building permit, please refer to our Guide to Conditional Permits.

Required Documents required when applying for a conditional permit. This will be required following the approval of a request to the Chief Building Official.

• Completed Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish form
• Non-refundable conditional permit fee, specified in our current Building By-law
• Ontario Land Registry PIN/Deed or other document confirming owner and legal description of property
• Development approval schedule detailing outstanding approvals' timeframes and the requested scope of work under the Conditional Permit
• Letter from the Applicant explaining the Conditional Permit rationale and detailing the nature of delays in accordance with 8(3)(b) of the Building Code Act