BUILDING & RENOVATING

Designated Structures

You need a building permit to construct designated structures in the Town of Stouffville. Designated structures include:

  • Communication towers
  • Crane runaways
  • Exterior tanks and supports
  • Pedestrian bridges
  • Retaining walls
  • Satellite dishes
  • Solar collectors

Apply for a permit

To apply for a building permit for a designated structure, please submit the following forms and plans through the Permit Portal or by email.

Plans

You need to include the following plans in your application package:

  • A site plan identifying the location of existing and proposed structures and all proposed setback dimensions to property lines
  • Building materials and specifications of all structures and assemblies with construction section connection details
  • Dimensioned plans of designated structure
  • Dimensioned elevations showing heights
  • Related structural load calculations

Permit cost

$1.75 per square foot
  • Note: a minimum permit fee of $215 applies

We accept cash, cheque or debit for fee payments.

Building and Planning Counter
111 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville ON
(905) 640-1900

Accessible formats available upon request. Contact 905-640-1900 or customer.service@townofws.ca for assistance.
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