Building and Renovating
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At the December 10, 2024, Council Meeting, Brockton Council approved proceeding with Development Charges, granting both the first and second readings to the related By-Law. The decision marks an important step in the development process for the community.
Residents and stakeholders can forward any comments or inquiries to Lisa Courtney, or Sonya Watson.
The final consideration of the By-Law will take place at the upcoming Council Meeting on January 14, 2025.
Our Building Officials work with builders and owners to ensure building codes are met to make sure that every structure built in Brockton is built safely.
We must approve plans for any new structure, addition or renovation. A Building Permit is your formal permission to start construction or demolition.
The building permit process protects the interests of homeowners and the community, ensuring that new structures and structural changes are safe, legal and sound.
In Brockton, our Building Officials:
- Review and approve Building Permits
- Answer zoning inquiries
- Ensure that building permit applications comply with current zoning regulations
- Enforce Brockton's building and property standards by-laws
In Bruce County, municipal planning services are provided by Planning staff with the County of Bruce.
- County of Bruce Homeownership and Home Repair Programs
- County of Bruce Planning Services - Severance/Consent applications, Zoning Amendment and/or Official Plan Amendment applications, Minor Variance applications
- Electrical Safety Authority - All electrical wiring must be inspected by the electrical safety authority
- Grey-Bruce Health Unit - Approval for restaurant and assembly uses and liquor license requests
- Ministry of Labour - Approval of certain types of buildings
- Ministry of Natural Resources - Owen Sound Area Office - Building on or near a watercourse
- Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) - Reassessment of your property after demolition or renovation
- On1Call - Call Before You Dig - Contact: 1-800-331-7417; 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
- Ontario Building Code
- Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority - Construction near open water sheds
- Tarion Warranty Administers Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act
Contact Us
Municipality of Brockton
100 Scott Street, P.O. Box 68,
Walkerton, Ontario N0G 2V0, Canada
Phone: 519-881-2223,
Toll Free: 1-877-885-8084,
Fax: 519-881-2991
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