Requirements for Posting Building Permits

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2022-02-02 · Toronto City Council · amended

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City Council on February 2 and 3, 2022, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to report to the Planning and Housing Committee by the end of second quarter of 2022 with recommendations to implement public notice provisions for multi-unit residential buildings and large projects, similar to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 519, Infill Construction, Public Notice, to require that all residential infill construction site post a notice on-site for infill construction and demolition projects.

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2. City Council request the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to include in the report in Part 1 above, project-specific information that includes, but not be limited to: a. building permit number and date of issuance; b. a rendering of the finished project; c. builder's name and contact information; d. Toronto Building general contact information and 311 information; and e. additional information on City-bylaws which apply to the construction process.

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The purpose of this report is to respond to the request from the North York Community Council that the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, report to the North York Community Council on the requirements for posting building permits on residential construction sites, and the penalties if building permits are not displayed. The report identifies that the requirements for posting building permits are contained in the Ontario Building Code and that a range of enforcement tools are available to building inspectors in order to achieve compliance under the provincial legislation.

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In an effort to strengthen communication with the public about residential construction projects, Toronto Building has also enhanced access to information about building permits on properties, through its building permit search webpage. The Division also introduced requirements under the Toronto Municipal Code for a public notice to be posted on residential infill construction sites where permits have been issued. This mandatory public notice contains information about the City's by-laws and building permit information beyond the limited information contained on the building permit card.

Staff recommended

The Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building recommends that the North York Community Council: 1. Receive this report for information.

Considered

2022-01-06 · North York Community Council · amended
Decision as filed
North York Community Council recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report (November 12, 2021) from the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, City Planning for information.
2022-02-02 · Toronto City Council · amended

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