I.C.I Buildings

This applies to the installation of permanent signs such as: wall signs, ground signs, and projecting signs. It also applies to specific types of temporary signs, including: real estate development signs, subdivision development signs and hoarding signs.

Required Forms

• Sign Permit Application (Complete in Cloudpermit)
• Applicable Law Checklist (Complete in Cloudpermit)
• Commitment to General Review (Fill out and submit in Cloudpermit)

Where the proposed sign is unable to conform to the Town of Grimsby Sign By-Law a sign variance may be applied for.

• Sign Variance Application (if applicable)(Fill out and submit in Cloudpermit)

Required Documentation

• Approval Documents required by Applicable Law

Required Drawings

• Site plan identifying location of the sign
• Building elevation drawings
  • Position of the sign
  • Dimensions of the sign face
  • Length / height of the wall
• Sign drawings
  • Sign dimensions
  • Wording of the sign face
  • Lighting
  • Structural details (e.g., mounting, weight of fascia signs, foundations)
  • Support structures (for ground signs)

Note: The drawings must be prepared by an Architect or Professional Engineer where the sign is a wall sign weighing more than 115 kg, a roof sign with a face greater than 10 square metres, or a projecting sign on a parapet wall.

A building permit is required for a temporary tents or group of tents that meets any of the following conditions:

• A single tent with an area of 60 m2 or more,
• A group of tents with an aggregate area of 60 m2 or more,
• A tent of any size that is attached to a building, or
• One ore more tents that are less than 3 m from adjacent structures.

A demountable stage consists of one or more platforms together with any wall, roof or other structure attached to or located on any of the platforms. A building permit is required for a temporary stage that meets any of the following conditions:

• The platform(s) has an aggregate area more than 60 m2 and any part of the platform(s) is more than 3 m in height above adjacent ground level,
• The platform(s) has an aggregate area more than 225 m2, or
• Any part of the platform(s) or any roof, wall or structure attached to or located on any platforms is 5 m or more in height above adjacent ground level.

A demountable support structure is a structure that is not attached to or located on a stage and is capable of supporting banners, stage sets, props, sound equipment, lighting equipment or other equipment. A building permit is required for a demountable support structure under the following conditions:

• The demountable support structure is more than 3 m in height above adjacent ground level, or
• The demountable support structure is designed to carry a superimposed specified load greater than 115 kg, or
• The demountable support structure would create a hazard to the public.

Note: In order to ensure there is sufficient time to process your application, the application is to be made least 6 weeks before the event.

Required Forms

• Building Permit Application Form
• Applicable Law Checklist 
• Temporary Event Structure Authorization 
• Commitment to General Review

Required Documentation

• Approval Documents required by Applicable Law
• Shop Drawings (dimensioned plans, elevations, sections, construction details/notes)
• Document confirming the flame spread rating of tent material.

Required Drawings

• Site plan identifying the location of all temporary and permanent structure(s), dimensions of proposed temporary structures, and clearances to adjacent structures.

A plumbing permit is a required for any plumbing work located within a building or on private property. 

Examples of plumbing permits include: site servicing, pre-servicing connection, fixture installation with no other construction, backflow preventer installation.

Required Forms

• Building Permit Application Form (Complete in Cloudpermit)
• Schedule 1: Designer Information  (for BCIN Designers)(Fill out and submit this form in Cloudpermit)
• Commitment to General Review (Fill out and submit in Cloudpermit)
• Water Pipe Sizing Form (Fill out and submit in Cloudpermit)

Required Documentation

• Approval Documents required by Applicable Law
• Cross-connection survey (for backflow preventer installations)

Required Drawings

• Draft plan of Subdivision (for pre-servicing connections)
• Floor Plan with fixture locations (for fixture installations in existing single-detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or non-stacked townhouse units)
• Plumbing Plans (for fixture installations in multi-residential or non-residential buildings )
  • Plumbing drawings (fixtures, water, drains, venting)
  • Plumbing riser diagrams
• Site Servicing / Grading (for site servicing applications)
  • Municipally approved site grading plan
  • Municipally approved site servicing plan
  • Architectural site plan including locations of fire hydrants
• On-site Sewage System (for properties served by private systems)
  • System drawings & details
  • Statement of Design

Before demolishing all or part of a building, you must apply for a demolition permit from your local municipality. The process is similar to applying for a building permit, although certain special circumstances may impact your application.

You may need separate heritage approval from the municipality or the Ontario Heritage Trust, including approval for demolishing a building or structure on the property, if your property is:

• Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act,
• Located in a heritage conservation district, or
• Subject to a heritage conservation easement (a legal agreement protecting heritage elements, applicable to any landowner).

If your property is not designated but is listed on a municipal heritage register, the Ontario Heritage Act requires the property owner to provide municipal council with 60 days' notice before demolishing or removing a building or structure on the property.

The property owner is responsible for notifying all relevant authorities, including utility services, applicable law agencies, and the Ministry of Labour, about the proposed demolition before work begins. The Town of Grimsby building division is not responsible for informing these authorities or for issuing their approvals.

Required Forms

• Building Permit Application Form (Complete in Cloudpermit)
• Applicable Law Checklist (Complete in CLoudpermit) 
• Commitment to General Review  (If required, view below)

Required Drawings

• Site plan
  • Identify building to be demolished and the decommissioning plan for existing services.
  • Identify area of excavation, proposed depth of excavation and the location of foundation walls for the new custom home (for infill projects only)
  • Property lines and lot area referenced to a current survey
• Temporary shoring plan required for infill housing projects where:
  • New foundation walls will be 1.8 m or less from an adjacent property line, or
  • Excavation will be within 1.2 m of a property line

Additional Requirements

If the building is more than 3 stories tall, exceeds 600 square meters in area, includes pre-tensioned or post-tensioned members, involves demolition below the footing level of an adjacent building, or plans to use explosives or lasers for demolition, the following additional items must be submitted with the permit application:

• Commitment to General Review 
• A description of the building’s structural design and the proposed demolition method.