Welcome to the Building Department

This department has been structured to recognize the importance of proper building construction with regard to community economic development.  Our goal is to provide efficient service in administering the Ontario Building Code and various municipal By-Laws and Programs.  The staff of this department is committed to ensuring any construction proposal is dealt with in a fair, consistent and cost effective manner, and is wiling to assist whenever possible.

The following activities are regulated through this department:

• Building and Demolition Permits
• Assisting with enforcement of Municipal By-Laws
• Zoning of land inquiries and enforcement
• Septic System Permits (in cooperation with the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit)
• Property Standards
• Pool Permits
• Sign Permits
• Fencing of Yards

Building/Demolition Permits

A Building Permit is required for most renovation and construction projects, including new buildings greater than 107 square feet, additions, significant renovations, elevated sundecks, and so on.  Permit applications and corresponding plans undergo a technical review to ensure that projects comply with the Ontario Building Code and maintain the health, welfare and safety of the public.  A series of inspections and approvals are undertaken during the life of a Permit to ensure work is completed in a satisfactory manner.  For a more detailed guide for the information and items which may be required to commence an application please refer to the following Alnwick/Haldimand Home Builder's Guide.  The removal of any structure from lands with the municipal boundaries may require a Demolition Permit, please contact the Chief Building Official for clarification. Please click HERE to view the application for a Permit to construct or demolish.

Alnwick/Haldimand's Home Builder's Guide

Alnwick/Haldimand Home Builder's Guide, an updated guide to provide you with the information you need to build, re-construct, remodel your residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural buildings or structures. Please click HERE to view the Municipal Building Guide, amended October 12, 2005. Please click HERE to view the site plan section of the Municipal Building Guide.

Development Charges Fees for the year 2010

To view the Development Charges Fees, please click HERE

Michael P. Godin
C.E.T., C.B.C.O., (Chief Building Official/Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer)
Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
P.O. Box 70
Grafton ON K0K 2G0  
Email:  mgodin@alnwickhaldimand.ca                                       

Office Hours

Grafton ~ Monday through Thursday
9:00a.m. - noon
Telephone: 905-349-2822 Extension 27
Fax:     905-349-3259

Roseneath ~ Friday
9:00 a.m. - noon        
Telephone: 905-352-3949
Fax:     905-352-2032