View the City of Burlington's building permit process for applicants.
These steps make sure you will be in compliance with our Official Plan [link to page: Official Plan], Zoning Bylaw [link to page: Zoning], Grading and Drainage Bylaw [link to page: By-laws], urban design guidelines [link to page: Urban Design] and other standards. They also ensure standards of the best land use and servicing such as utilities. You must complete each step before moving on to the next one.
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1. Site plan application and approval Apply for and get your site plan application and approval. There are three types of site plan applications:
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2. Zoning clearance certificate If applicable, apply for and get your zoning clearance certificate. To see if you need this certificate, contact us at 905-335-7642. All certificates expire one year from their date of issue. |
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3. Grading and drainage clearance certificate |
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4. Apply for your building permit Follow the steps to apply for and receive your building permit [link to page: Applying for a Building Permit]. |
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5. Building inspections Arrange for any building inspections for your permit. |