Under the direction of the Chief Building Official, the Building Services Department authorizes and regulates the issuance of Building Permits in compliance with the Ontario Building Code, Township By-laws and other municipal requirements including zoning.

Building Permits

A building permit is a means of regulating development in the community to meet health, fire, structural and general safety standards to protect individuals and the community as a whole. It is illegal to start work without a permit. Anyone who starts work without a building permit is in contravention of municipal by-law and the Ontario Building Code Act and is therefore subject to financial and legal consequences.

The Building By-law 2008-046 - also known as the Building Services Manual - incorporates rules, regulations and fee information regarding building permits; it can be viewed here.

Building Services Department Annual Report

For more information, contact Building Services by phone at: 705-728-4784 press 1 or by e-mail at building@springwater.ca.

Building Information and Permit Applications

In order to assist you with planning your building projects, we have developed a number of Guides and Checklists for common building projects. To view Permit Application forms, Guides and Checklists, please click here.

For specific information regarding wells contact the Well Registry at 888-396-9355, the Township of Springwater does not keep these records.