This approval process applies exclusively to the area formerly known as the City of Ottawa; the other former Municipalities were exempt from Demolition Control.
City Council must approve demolition permits when there is no proposed replacement building or a dwelling is lost to conversion to a non-residential use. If, after a partial demolition, a dwelling unit remains inhabitable, it is excluded from Demolition Control.
A View and Release application is used to request access to view a building permit file, to request copies of a building permit application, inspection reports and/or occupancy permits.
This report summarizes the status of development agreements, such as Subdivision, Site Plan Control and Demolition Control, that are associated with a property or a development. The agreement is circulated to various Departments within the City to verify if requirements or conditions in the agreement have been fulfilled. Any outstanding issues or deficiencies discovered from the review are identified in the report along with contact names to obtain more detailed information.
This information package has been prepared to assist individuals with the completion of the Demolition Permit Application Form. City of Ottawa, Building By-law 2001-258, states that no person shall demolish any building, as defined in the Ontario Building Code Act, without having first secured a permit.
Heritage Alterations including New Construction within Heritage Conservation Districts
Alterations to individually-designated heritage properties and to properties located within a Heritage Conservation District as well as new construction in a Heritage Conservation District may require the approval of City Council under the Ontario Heritage Act,.
Demolition of Heritage Properties
City Council approval is needed before a Demolition Permit can be issued for an individually-designated heritage property or a property situated in a Heritage Conservation District.
Are you planning to operate a business in the City of Ottawa? You may require a municipal business licence. You may print and complete this general license application form. Please attend the licensing office in person at 101 Centrepointe, 3rd floor, to submit all required documents and fees.
This policy only applies to the former City of Ottawa and a portion of the former City of Vanier.
The City may enter into agreements that exempt owners or occupants from providing parking spaces where required by the Zoning By-laws. In exchange, a sum of money is paid to the City.
The Cash-in-Lieu of Parking fees represent the amount of money that it would cost the City if it were to provide and operate each parking space that is exempted. The fees vary, depending on the location of the site and the type of parking associated with the proposed land use.
The City determines the number of parking spaces that an applicant is required to provide. In the application, the applicant must indicate the property location and legal description, the nature and extent of the proposed land use and the reason why the full amount of parking cannot be provided.
A consent is required if you want to sell (sever) or mortgage a portion of your land or enter into an agreement/lease for a period of 21 years or more. There are also other circumstances in which a consent from the Committee of Adjustment is required; your lawyer can help you to determine if a consent is necessary. Sometimes another form of land division approval such as Subdivision or Part-lot Control By-law may be more appropriate.
The requirement for a severance helps to ensure that development occurs in a controlled and orderly way, and that proper servicing is in place to accommodate it.
Committee of Adjustment Application For Minor Variance/Permission
Minor Variance - A minor variance may allow property owners to use their land in a way which does not comply exactly with the requirements of the zoning by-law.
It is often necessitated by circumstances peculiar to the property which prevent the owner from developing it in a way which conforms to the by-law's provisions. Examples of minor variances include relief from certain parking space requirements, building setbacks, and height restrictions.
- Permission - A Legal non-conforming use is a use of land, buildings or structures that was lawfully established and that is no longer permitted in accordance with the requirements of a Zoning By-law. In the long run, a legal non-confirming use should cease to exist and be replaced by a use that complies with the zoning.
A Compliance Report provides owners and/or their authorized agents with information regarding a property's status with respect to compliance with development by-laws or agreements, in addition to a summary of building permit activity. The service was recently consolidated pursuant to the Compliance Report By-law. Reports are typically requested as a result of a possible sale or refinancing of a building or property. There are three types of reports offered: a Summary Compliance Report, a Zoning Compliance Report and an Agreement Compliance Report.
