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Building Permits

The Township of Jocelyn employs a Chief Building Official. The CBO for Jocelyn Township is Kevin Lavergne. He is providing services to multiple communities in the Central Algoma District. The CBO’s responsibilities are numerous, one of which is to ensure that proper building codes are followed during construction.

The Chief Building Official issues Building and Demolition Permits. Enquiries about Building and Demolition Permits can be made by contacting the Municipal Office or Kevin Lavergne.

Building or Demolishing
Contact:

Chief Building Official:  Kevin Lavergne  BCIN, CBCO
Phone:  (705)989-2006
Email:  KevinLavergne@cabservices.ca

 

  • Current Jocelyn Township Building/Demolition Permit Fees:

Jocelyn Township Building/demolition permit fees Effective June 1, 2026

  • Applications

If required, alternate formats of the Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish can be requested by contacting the Township Office.

Application for a Permit to Construct or demolish
Entrance and culvert permit
On-Site Sewage Systems

You are required to obtain additional permits for the installation or any alteration, extension or repair of an on-site sewage system.  Algoma Public Health is the principal authority for the enforcement of the Ontario Building Code & Act as they relate to private on-site sewage systems in all areas within the District of Algoma. Please click on the link below in order to obtain further information:

Algoma Public Health Septic Inspection/Application Information
Algoma Public Health Performance Level review

  • Reference Materials

A Homeowner's Guide to Building Permits
Typical Detached (Cold storage) Garage Template
Site Plan Template with Example
Energy Efficiency Design Summary (Part 9, Residential)
By-Law 2017-1386 Code of Conduct Chief Building Officials

Why do you need a Building Permit?

Building permits allow your municipality to protect the interests of both individuals and the community. By reviewing and approving building permit applications before any work is done, the municipality can ensure that buildings comply with:

  • the Building Code, which sets standards for the design and construction of buildings to meet objectives such as health, safety, fire protection, accessibility and resource conservation
  • the local zoning bylaw and other planning controls on buildings
  • other applicable legislation, including conservation authority approvals and certain requirements under the Environmental Protection Act

When do you need a Building Permit?

You must obtain a building permit before you:

  • construct any new building over ten square meters in area or place another structure, such as a mobile home, on your property
  • make renovations or repairs or add to a building
  • change the use of a building
  • excavate or construct a foundation
  • construct a seasonal building
  • undertake work regarding the installation, alteration, extension or repair of an on-site sewage system
  • contact your municipality if you have any questions about when a building permit may be required.

Demolition Permits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Before you take down all or part of a building, you will have to apply to your municipality for a demolition permit. The process is similar to getting a building permit, but some special situations may affect your application.

In a demolition control area, for example, you will not be able to demolish a residential property until you have received a demolition permit issued by the municipal council.

You may require a separate heritage approval from the municipality, or the Ontario Heritage Trust, including a heritage approval for the demolition of a building or structure located on the property, if your property is:  

  • designated under the Ontario Heritage Act,
  • located in a heritage conservation district, or
  • subject to a heritage conservation easement (a legal agreement to protect heritage elements that applies to anyone who owns the land).

If your property is not designated, but is included on a municipal heritage register, the Ontario Heritage Act requires that the property owner provide municipal council 60 days notice of their intention to demolish or remove a building or structure, located on the property.