Building & Planning

Shipping Containers FAQ

Q: Can I have a Container on my property for storage? A: Shipping Containers are only permitted on properties zoned as “Industrial” or

“Agricultural” for agricultural use only.

Q: Can I place a Shipping Container on my property while my house is being constructed? A: With a valid building permit, a shipping container may be placed on the property for storage during the construction and must be removed after completion.

Q: I want a shipping container, but I’m not zoned ‘IN’ or ‘AG’, what can I do? A: Speak with our General Manager- Planning,

Building & Enforcement to discuss if there are any options. Q: I want to build a house out of Shipping

Containers, can I? A: If you want to build a house out of shipping containers a design by a professional engineer is required. For further information regarding requirements and process, contact our Building Information Officer: 613-347-1166 x258

POOL ENCLOSURE PERMIT APPLICATION

What are the steps?

The Township of South Glengarry’s Pool Enclosure By-law 16-18 requires all owners or agents who want to construct a pool on a property to apply for a “Pool Enclosure Permit”. Our primary concern is to ensure the safety of all people. A Pool Enclosure permit is required for all pools that can hold more than 0.6m of water at any point.

STEP 1

Complete Application

STEP 2

Review of Application and Issuance of Permit

STEP 3

Complete Construction

STEP 4

Final Inspection

613-347-1166 www.southglengarry.com

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUILDING A SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT

Section 34 of the Planning Act

DEFINITIONS

Dwelling - primary: A single detached dwelling, a semi-detached dwelling unit, or townhouse dwelling unit. Does not include: a garden suite, boarding house, converted dwelling, seasonal dwelling, accessory dwelling unit, or any other dwelling type as defined by the by-law. Secondary Dwelling Unit: A dwelling unit within a single detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, townhouse dwelling, or within a detached structure accessory to the primary dwelling.

SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT CRITERIA

WHAT A SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT REQUIRES:

• A need for adequate services (i.e. well, septic system) • The floor area MUST be less then the primary dwelling unit • Dwelling MUST be suitable for year-round habitation • A minimum of one (1) parking space • A maximum of one (1) secondary dwelling unit is permitted per primary dwelling unit • Permitted in a primary dwelling unit that has inadequate yard size provided the addition of the secondary dwelling unit does not increase to the degree of non-compliance

WHERE ARE SECONDARY DWELLINGS NOT PERMITTED?

• A floodplain (FP) zone, natural conservation (NC) zone, provincially significant wetland (PSW), natural hazard (NZ) zone, limited service residential (LSR) zone or within 30 metres from the top of a bank of a watercourse • On a lot where the primary dwelling unit is a legal non-conforming use • On lots with a garden suite or boarding house • On lots that front onto a private road

For more information, contact: Joanne Haley, GM, Planning, Building & Enforcement jhaley@southglengarry.com

BUILDING Department

MY BUILDING PERMIT What’s the Timeframe?

DID YOU KNOW? Building Officials are mandated to review a complete application within 10 business days following submission! By the 10th day they are required to do 1 of 2 things:

The best way to avoid any delays is by following these 3 steps: 1. Book an appointment with our Building Information Officer & ensure your project conforms to the Township’s Zoning by-law; 2. Consult additional agencies (as required) & Complete the application in full; and 3. Submit complete application to the Township!

1Issue a Building Permit; OR

2Provide, in writing, the reason why the permit is refused.

How can I avoid delays?

If an application is received but incomplete (missing an approval or any document) the application will not be subject to the 10 business days. Contact our Building Information Officer at: 613-347-1166 x258

Other Agencies may include:

- United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry - Raisin Region Conservation Authority - Ministry of Transportation