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BUILDING, ZONING AND PLANNING

Official Plan

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 municipal 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.  The Zoning By-law is currently undergoing amendment.  If you wish to be a part of this process, please attend a public meeting at the Township Office, on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.  A planner from the County will be here to answer any questions. (updated March 23, 2011)

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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Notice
We wanted to pass on information that we have received. Shipping or cargo containers have been determined to be structures for assessment purposes.  MPAC has decided that these containers will be assessed.  Depending on the use of your container, a building permit may be necessary.  Remember, no matter what type of structure - zoning conditions such as set backs  have to be addressed.  Please consider these issues when placing structures or containers on your property.  Need more information - Call Bob.

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
.10/square foot
Residential - Decks
 .10/square foot to a maximum of $30
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
Re-roofing
 $30
Minor alterations, repairs and renovations
 $20
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional - New build .30/square foot
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional - Additions, repairs, renovations or alterations .30/square foot
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional- 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 - Class 2 or 3
 $150.00
Class 4
 $300
Class 1
 No Fee permit required
Chart History - Originally passed in 2007
Updated - October 2009
Updated - April 2011
Updated - July 2011
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)

The County of Renfrew performs planning functions for HCM.  The fees are determined by the County of Renfrew and may be learned by contacting them.

Fees for Zoning By-law or Official Plan Amendments will include the County Fee plus $200 payable to the Municipality to cover costs.  Overpayments will be reimbursed at the end of the process.  Underpayments will be invoiced. 

The following are typical planning applications - for the most up to date copies, please visit the County site at this link.

Building Permits

The following is a Resolution of Council passed in 2009 adjusting Building Fees for the United Townships of Head, Clara & Maria.  These changes have been reflected in the attached chart in black.

WHEREAS the fee schedule prepared in 2007 omitted certain classes of building permits;

AND WHEREAS current practice has resulted in fees that seem too high for simple renovations or repairs in some instances and not adequate to cover the time to perform inspections in others;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Schedule A to By-Law # 2007-06, being the Building By-law, be amended to reflect the following:

THAT the rates for commercial building, renovations, alterations etc. be increased from .20/square foot to .30/square foot;

THAT the Septic system fees be separated to show Class 2 and 3 system permits being reduced from $300 to $150 with Class 4 permits remaining at $300;

THAT a new category for Class 1 be set as a no fee permit, simply to advise the CBO for approval of location;

THAT a new category called Re-roofing be set at $30;

AND THAT a new category called Minor alterations, repairs, and renovations is set at $15;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT these fees be effective immediately upon passing of this resolution.
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February 2011
 

  
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