Are you ready for the changes that come into effect
January 2012?
New Home EnerGuide Rating Changes
Starting January 2012, the Ontario Building Code (OBC) will require all permits issued for new homes to be constructed to reach a minimum EnerGuide for New Houses rating of 80 or better.
Occupancy Permit Requirement Changes
Commencing on January 1st, 2012 residential houses must meet more strigent completion requirements before occupancy of the house can be permitted. These new requirements found in Article 1.3.3.4. of Division C of the Ontario Building Code will culminate in the issuance of an Occupancy Permit.
Building and Planning Department
701 County Road #36
Box 820, Bobcaygeon, ON
K0M 1A0
Phone (705) 738-3800 or 1-800-374-4009
Fax: (705) 738-3801
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Staff:
Chief Building Official, Planning & Zoning Administrator:
Michael Zimmer, ext.227
mzimmer@galwaycavendishharvey.ca
Deputy Chief By-law Enforcement & Building Official:
Ric Irvine, ext.236
rirvine@galwaycavendishharvey.ca
Building/Plumbing Inspector:
Jim McMillan, ext.225
jmcmillan@galwaycavendishharvey.ca
Planning Technician:
Aiden Stanley, ext.234 astanley@galwaycavendishharvey.ca
Administrative Assistant:
Kari Stevenson, ext. 233
kstevenson@galwaycavendishharvey.ca
Planning Agenda
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The Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Official Plan:
Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Official Plan
Schedules:
*Please note that the above schedule maps are large and detailed documents that may take time to download.
Planning Public Notices have now moved to a page on the main menu.
Planning/Building Applications and Information:
Inspections
Please call Kari Stevenson to schedule inspections at ext. 233
Building Inspections:
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Plumbing Inspections:
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
48 hours minimum notice required for scheduling an inspection.
NOTE: The following information is general in nature and is not to be considered as the only requirements for permit issuance. There are a number of other aspects that must be considered including, but not limited to, the general provisions of the zoning by-laws, the specific zone provisions of the by-laws, the definition section of the by-laws as well as applicable law that is governed by agencies other than the municipality.
Building & Planning Information Package & Fees
Development Charges
Peterborough County and Township Development Charges as of January 1, 2012 pdf document.
On November 18th 2010, the Council of the County of Peterborough passed a Tariff of Fees By-law under The Planning Act which had the effect of changing their Land Division fees (Development Charges) effective as of January 1, 2010.
You can obtain a copy of the County By-law and Schedule 'A' here for your information.
As of January 1, 2012 Township Development Charges have not
increased and will remain at the following rates:
Residential (per unit)
Single Detached $2,500
Semi-Detached $2,000
Other $1,416.67
Non-Residential $6.00/m2 $0.56/ft2
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