NEWS RELEASE
TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGWATER
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With the warmer weather upon us and thoughts turning to the summer months, the Township of Springwater will be hosting ‘Backyard Project Day’ on May 6.
Throughout ‘Backyard Project Day’, the Township will have staff on site to provide assistance with the building permit process, setting up an online portal account, document submission and Ontario Building Code Compliance.
In order to provide efficient service, the scope of projects applicable for Backyard Project Day has been limited to the following residential projects:
- Decks
- Gazebos
- Porches
- Pools (limited)
- Hot tubs
- Small accessory buildings
Staff will attempt to issue same-day permits. Any permits that are not issued that day will be prioritized the following week.
Please note, should a property be located in an area regulated by the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, or any other agency (i.e. Ministry of Transportation, etc.), the Township will not be able to issue your permit until approval is received from the applicable agency or agencies.
To expedite the process, residents should bring the following documents:
- Application form, filled out to the best of their ability
- Site plan showing setbacks to property lines and any other structures on the property
- Drawings
- Letter of authorization (if applicant is different than the property owner)
- Any additional documents that may be required for your project (e.g. engineering, septic use permit etc)
In addition to the Building Department, the following departments will have staff available during Backyard Project Day: Planning Services, Finance, By-law Enforcement, Springwater Fire and the Springwater Library.
Representatives from BMR Pro and United Lumber will also be on site with product displays and demonstrations.
Backyard Project Day will take place on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Township Administration Centre (2231 Nursery Rd.). Additional information on Backyard Project Day and the building permit process can be found online at www.springwater.ca/building.
