What is the approval process for a building permit?

Each building permit application undergoes a zoning review and an Ontario Building Code construction standards review. Building Services staff will inform you whether additional approvals are required before a building permit can be issued.

• Committee of Adjustment/Land Division Application for projects that do not comply with the zoning by-law.

• Nickel District Conservation Authority for properties located in a flood plain or adjacent to any watercourse within the City. Call (705) 674-5249.

• Additional agencies may include Engineering Services, Fire Services, Public Health Sudbury and Districts, Ministry of Transportation, Greater Sudbury Utilities or Hydro One Network.

The property owner is responsible for obtaining required approvals from all agencies and authorities. A building permit cannot be issued until all requirements have been met.