Decks

Decks and other accessory structures must follow the Township’s Zoning By-law. The Ontario Building Code also sets rules for how decks are built.

You need a building permit if your deck:

• is larger than 10 square metres (m2) (or 108 square feet (ft2))
• is attached to a house or other structure
• is part of, or provides access to, a required entrance or exit

Not sure if you need a permit? Contact us before you build.

Apply for a permit

You need to complete and submit a building permit application in order to build a deck on your property. 

When complete, all permits should be submitted by email to the Permit Coordinator. 

Fees

Application checklist

Please make sure to include the following information with your building permit application:

• Building Permit Application form
• Schedule 1 (Designer form)
• site plan (view a sample site plan)
• digital construction drawings (as PDF files)
• letter of authorization (if applicable)
• any applicable approvals (Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, Trent-Severn Waterway)