The United Townships of Head, Clara & Maria
Mackey, Stonecliffe, Bissett Creek, Deux Rivieres 
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BUILDING, ZONING & PLANNING

Head, Clara & Maria does not have it's own Official Plan.  This means that we have adopted the County of Renfrew's Official Plan and are governed by it.  A copy of the County Official Plan is available in the office for your review.

Although we do have a zoning by-law it does not specifically zone areas as commercial, residential or any other use.  We use a system whereby all property is zoned according to use.  You will find a composite copy of our Comprehensive Zoning By-law here or at the Township Office.

Zoning By-law Amendments
Any person may attend any public meeting held to consider zoning by-law amendments and is encouraged to make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the amendment.  If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Head, Clara & Maria before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Head, Clara & Maria, to the Ontario Municipal Board.  If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Head, Clara & Maria before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.  For additional information about this and other appeal processes go to the OMB site at http://www.omb.gov.on.ca/english/home.html.
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BUILDING
OUR CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL (CBO)

 Our Chief Building Official is Robert (Bob) Labre.  He can be reached at 613-586-1950.  Due to volume of building activity, Bob only works one day a week for us and office hours will fluctuate due to field work and inspections.  Please leave a message on his answering service - he will get back to you and arrange for appointments and/or inspections as necessary.
Council has adopted the following CBO Code of Conduct.
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LOT REQUIREMENTS
    No Person shall use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure within the United Townships of Head, Clara & Maria except in accordance with the following provisions:
Lot Area (minimum) 2025 square metres
Lot Frontage (minimum)  30 metres
Front Yard Depth  (minimum)  7.5 metres
Side Yard Width  (minimum)  3 metres
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)  3 metres
Dwelling Unit Area (minimum)  55 square metres
Cottage Unit Area (minimum)  29 square metres
Lot Coverage (minimum)  35%
Building Height (maximum) 10.5 metres
Water Setback 15 metres from the high water mark



2007 Building Permit Fee Schedule

Residential - New buildings
 .22/square foot
Residential - Additions, repairs, renovations or alterations - deck
 .10/square foot
Residential - Accessory Buildings - sheds, garages, etc.
 .12/square foot
Residential - Wood Shed - only for fire wood -
open 2 sides of more (not for storage) 110 - 1500 sq ft
 $15.00
Commercial - New build .20/square foot
Commercial - Additions, repairs, renovations or alterations .20/square foot
Commercial - Accessory Buildings - sheds, garages, etc.
 .18/square foot
Wood stoves, Chimneys & Fireplaces - any solid fuel burning appliance and chimney
WETT certification
 responsibility of the owner
Demolition Permit
 $40.00
Renewal of Lapsed Permit
 $25.00
Change in Use Permit
 $100.00
Deferral or Revocation of Permit
 $10.00 - $30.00
Septic System Fees - all system types - class 2, 3 or 4
 $300.00
Homeowner's Guides
Building Application Forms Depending on your project and who is completing that project you may need to complete one or all of the above forms. Please call and check with our CBO. Then print and complete the forms prior to your initial meeting.

Zoning and Planning Application Forms
(Renfrew County Planning Department)


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December 2007
 

  
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Prepared by: Melinda Reith