Building Services

Building, Sewage Disposal, Planning and By-Law Enforcement duties are handled mostly by the Building Department. The department consists of a:

  • Chief Building Official/By-Law Enforcement Officer
  • Deputy Chief Building Official/By-Law Enforcement Officer
  • Planner
  • Building and Planning Assistant/Secretary

Contact the Building Department with your questions on demolition, construction, sewage disposal systems (septics), property zoning, the Official Plan, direction for subdivisions, home businesses, property standards and other related by-law information.

COVID-19 Information
April 14, 2020 - Public Notice #9 - Protocol for the Submission of Building Permit Applications
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To Obtain a Building Permit

The Cloudpermit building permit system allows you to apply for and to see the status of your application anywhere, at any time.  You can start an application and finish it later, and receive email updates on the status of your permit application.

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Getting Started with Cloudpermit:  A step-by step walk through from login to submitting your first application

To Create an Account To get started with Cloudpermit, you need to Create an Account.

Note you will need an email address to use the system.

1. Go to the Cloudpermit site at https://ca.cloudpermit.com

2. Click on “Create a New Account” found under the "continue" arrow.

3. Provide your email address.

4. Evolve will send an email to the address you have provided.

5. Open the email and complete the registration process. The next time you visit the site, you'll login using your email and password.

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Building and Planning Payment Options
Payment for building permits can be made by cash, cheque or debit and now by credit card. Please note: Payments made using a credit card will be listed as "Building Permit" (but will be applied to your permit).


How to pay with a credit card using Paymentus:
The Township of North Kawartha uses a secure, third-party online credit card payment service called Paymentus. You can pay your bill any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, using your MasterCard or VISA. Paymentus will charge a 1.75% service fee for each transaction.
To pay online with a credit card, please see blue tab below or go to https://ipn.paymentus.com/rotp/nkon. It is important to go to this specific link because it redirects you to the Paymentus Online Township of North Kawartha Payment System site. The payment type will be listed as “Building Permit”.


To pay by credit card over the phone, you can use the secure, automated telephone payment system at 1-844-293-2299.
In order to make your payment online or over the phone, you'll need:
•The property assessment roll number
•The amount to be paid
•Your credit card number, including security code on the back of the card
•An email address to receive an electronic confirmation of your transaction

 

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What requires a permit?
  • Adding a bedroom to the basement
  • Adding dormer to existing roof
  • Additions to a building
  • Attached garage, carport, shed or other roof structures
  • Backflow prevention device
  • Basement or main floor walkouts
  • Creating a duplex (a.k.a. in-law suite, accessory apartment, granny flat)
  • Demolition of a structure greater than 10 square metres in building area
  • Detached garage, shed or accessory structure 10 square metres and greater (measured to the outside face of exterior walls)
  • Finishing the basement of a house
  • Industrial, commercial, institutional and multi-residential construction or alterations or changes of use
  • Installing a new window or door - when increasing the width of the existing opening
  • New residential dwellings
  • Pending location, a retaining wall that is greater than 1 meter in height
  • Plumbing fixtures added or relocated
  • Re-insulating walls, ceilings or floors
  • Removing a load bearing wall, column, lintel or beam
  • Renovation or converting an existing building (change of use)
  • Secondary Unit
  • Septic system installations and alterations
  • Site servicing (water or sewer lines) for all building types
  • Solar Panels that are mounted to a building
  • Woodstove or wood burning fireplace

 

When in doubt if a permit is needed, please consult with the Chief Building Official or Building Services staff.

What does not require a permit?
  • Door and window replacements (within the existing opening, where no structural members are changed)
  • Installing new shingles on existing roof
  • Painting, wall papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
  • Replacing a plumbing fixture (i.e. toilet, bathtub or sink) with a new fixture in the same location
  • Structure less than 10 square metres measured from the outside face of walls (that does not contain plumbing)
  • Installing a propane fireplace
  • Installing a water softener
When in doubt if a permit is needed, please consult with Chief Building Official or Building Services staff.
To Schedule a Building Inspection (Open Building Permits)
  • Inspection information will be provided with all permits.
  • Please ensure that inspection requests are made 48 hours in advance
  • To book your inspection, contact the Building Department by phone 705-656-5188
  • Inspection information will be provided with all permits.
  • Please ensure that inspection requests are made 48 hours in advance
  • To book your inspection, use the inspection option in the online Evolve system OR contact the Building Department by email or phone 705-656-4445 Extension 264
  • Inspections are generally conducted in the afternoon.
Other Agencies, Permits or Approvals
 
Peterborough Public Health (PPH)

Peterborough Public Health (PPH)
185 King Street, Peterborough, Ontario

Tel: 705-743-1000
Toll Free: 1-877-743-0101 
Fax: 705-743-2897

Permits required for:
  • the number of bedrooms, bathrooms or kitchen facilities are being increased,
  • an addition of any type is more than 15 % of the existing floor area, 
  • a major renovation or change of occupancy is proposed  
  • when the municipality does not have sufficient information on an existing septic system 
  • if it appears that the construction of any building is closer than 5 ft. to a tank or 17 ft. to a weeping bed. 

Peterborough Public Health (PPH)
185 King St
Peterborough, ON
K9J 2R8
705-743-100
Toll Free 1-877-743-0101
Fax: 705-743-2897
Email: info@peterboroughpublichealth.ca  (for general inquiries)

Permits required for:

  • the number of bedrooms, bathrooms or kitchen facilities are being increased
  • an addition of any type is more than 15% of the existing floor area
  • a major renovation or change of occupancy is proposed
  • when the municipality does not have sufficient information on an existing septic system
  • if it appears that the construction of any building is closer than 5ft to a tank or 17 ft. to a weeping bed

 

Crowe Valley Conservation Authority
Crowe Valley Conservation Authority
P.O. Box 416, 70 Hughes Lane
Marmora, ON
K0K 2M0
613-472-3137
Fax: 613-472-5526

In the Chandos Ward, approval is required for an 'in water' work (docks, boathouses, retaining walls), shoreline alterations, additions to building and new buildings.

Otonabee Conservation Floodplain Mapping
Otonabee Conservation Floodplain Mapping

Key Messages on Floodplain Mapping: Kawartha Lakes South and Kawartha Lakes North

Backgrounder on Floodplain Mapping

Questions and Answers on Floodplain Mapping: Kawartha Lakes South and Kawartha Lakes North

Trent Severn Waterways (Stoney Lake properties)
A permit is required for any 'in water' work (docks, boathouses, retaining walls).  This refers to new construction as well as repairs to existing facilities.
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)

Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (General Questions)
Communications Directorate

200 Kent St, Station 13E228, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0E6

613-993-0999
Fax: 613-990-1866
Email: info@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Approval is required for any 'in water' (docks, boathouses, retaining walls).  They can be contacted at 705-750-0269.  This refers to new construction as well as repairs to existing facillities. 

North Kawartha Roads Department

North Kawartha Roads Department
705-656-4796 extension 243
Email the Roads Supervisor

A permit is required for:

  • Culverts located on Township Roads
  • Entrances (driveways) located on Township Roads
Peterborough County Public Works Department (Roads)

Peterborough County Public Works Department

Tel: 705-742-4862

Fax: 705-749-0735
Email: E-mail Peterborough County Roads

  • Culverts located on County Roads
  • Entrances (driveways) located on County Roads
Ministry of Transportation (MTO)
Ministry of Transportation (MTO)
1-800-268-4686

A permit is required for:

  • Culverts located on Provincial Highways
  • Entrances (driveways) located on Provincial Highways
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF)

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
300 Water Street
Peterborough, ON
K9J 8M5
613-332-3940

 

A permit is required for docks over 140 sq. ft. in area and/or any retaining wall construction. 
Note: 
While the MNRF does not require a permit for docks under 140 sq. ft they still have jurisdiction.  Concrete is not permitted to be placed in the water for new construction or repairs to existing facilities.  Contact MNRF in respect to their jurisdiction.

Hydro One

Hydro One
P.O. Box 5700
Markham, ON
L3R 1C8
1-888-664-9376

A 16.5 ft separation is required between main feeder hydro lines and any construction.  A 5ft. separation between secondary lines and construction is required.

North Kawartha Fire Department

North Kawartha Fire Department
705-656-4445 extension 221

Contact for:

  • Fireplace or woodstove compliance information
  • Fire prevention measures
  • Burn permits (Contractor Burn Permits are available in the Municipal Office)
Information Packages and Links
Building Fees

For building permits, fees are based on the value of construction. There is a cost of construction list in By-Law 2022-0005, including Schedule A, B, C and D;  this is used to determine the required fees. The minimum permit fee is $225.00 for construction. The fee for a demolition permit is $ 150.00.

Fees for sewage disposal permits, By-Law #2014-33, Schedule A, B, C, D, E lists the appropriate fees. For most new systems, the fee is $680.00


Development charges are collected a the building permit stage for all new residential, industrial and commercial projects. 
There are 3 development charges that we are required to collect.
  • County Development Charges which are collected on behalf of Peterborough County https://www.ptbocounty.ca/en/growing/development-charges.aspx
  • There are two separate Education Development Charges that we are required to collect on behalf of the school boards.  They are the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board.

For Planning related services, visit the Planning Services page.

Contact Us

Travis Toms
Chief Building Official/By-Law Enforcement Officer
The Township of
North Kawartha
280 Burleigh Street
P.O. Box 550
Apsley, Ontario
K0L 1A0

T. 705-656-5182
T. 705-656-4445 ext. 237
Toll Free: 1-800-755-6931 ext. 237
F. 705-656-4446
Email the Chief Building Official/By-Law Enforcement Officer

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