What information do I need to apply for a permit?

The City of Greater Sudbury's application process for building projects requires detailed information from the property owner or authorized representative. Requirements depend on the nature of the project.

Deed or tax bill to verify property ownership and to provide a legal description of the property

A copy of a plot plan or a normal property survey illustrating the following:

• Lot Dimensions

• Location of easements

• Size and location of existing structures and proposed structures

• Distance between structures and proposed structures

• Distance between structures and distance to property lines

• Drainage Patterns

• Driveway

The total value of construction, including materials and labour.

Two complete sets of construction plans which may include some or all of the following:

• Foundation plan (new construction, an addition, installing a basement or repairing a foundation)

• Cross section showing load-bearing walls and beams (new construction, interior renovations)

• Elevation plan (new construction, alterations to the exterior of your home)

• Floor plan (new construction, an addition, renovations to existing structure)