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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: March 4, 2019
Report Number: EGD -006-19 Resolution: #GG -146-19
File Number: By-law Number:
Report Subject: Building Activity Update January 1 to December 31, 2018
Recommendations:
1. That Report EGD -006-19 be received for information.
Municipality of Clarington
Report EGD -006-19
Report Overview
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This report provides an update on the building permit activity for 2018, January 1 to
December 31, and reports on the Building Division's compliance with the Ontario Building
Code mandated time frames for issuance of building permits.
1. Introduction
1.1 The building permit activity report presents market activity statistics that are intended to
provide a clear picture of development activity within Clarington during the period
analyzed. The period of analysis for this current report is January 1 to December 31 2018
and will be analyzed against the same period one year ago. We will then compare the
current statistics against a five-year average to give an indication of the status of the
current market. The year 2018 was a record year for construction value, with an increase
from 2017 in the residential, industrial, commercial, institutional, and agricultural sectors.
2. Concepts & Definitions
2.1 "Complete Building Permit Application" — is a building permit application that meets the
requirements of the Ontario Building Code which include, plans, specifications,
documentation and fees, which are in compliance with all applicable law.
2.2 "Permit" — is formal permission to begin the construction, demolition, addition, or
renovation. As part of the building permit process, Municipality of Clarington staff must
review the plans and documents submitted to ensure they comply with the Ontario
Building Code, local Zoning By-laws, and all other Applicable Law.
2.3 "Residential" — refers to construction and permit activity resulting from the creation of all
new residential dwelling units as well as accessory structures (detached garages, sheds,
etc.), and additions (decks, new additions to a home, etc.).
2.4 "Non-residential" — refers to construction and permit activity that is related to non-
residential development such as site servicing, industrial, commercial, and agricultural.
2.5 "Total Construction Value" — refers to the total dollar value of construction activity within
a defined period because it is a measure of economic activity as a whole.
2.6 "Total Construction Value Residential" — provides a specific measure of the dollar value
of construction within the residential sector and is important because it indicates such
things as population growth and more.
2.7 "Total Construction Value Non-residential" — provides a specific measure of the dollar
value of construction within the non-residential sector and is an indicator of business
development within Clarington.
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3. Total Construction Value & Activity
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3.1 The following is a table showing the number of permits issued and the value of
construction in each of the building categories for the period, January 1 to December 31
in 2018 and 2017.
Building
Category
Number
Of
Permits
2018
Value Of
Construction
2018
Number
Of
Permits
2017
Value Of
Construction
2017
% Change Of
Value 2018 -
2017
Residential
1,138
$343,472,347
977
$330,300,324
4.0%
Industrial
33
$52,695,162
24
$24,946,198
111.2%
Government
8
$280,000
6
$1,205,982
-76.8%
Commercial
66
$13,875,152
67
$11,457,518
21.1%
Institutional
20
$7,892,500
17
$3,296,000
139.5%
Agricultural
42
$4,421,200
23
$2,986,650
48.0%
Demolition
42
$0
71
$0
N/A
Total
1,349
$422,636,361
1,185
$374,192,672
12.95%
3.2 The following graph illustrates the January 1 to December 31 building permit comparison
for the last five years.
Five Year Total Construction Value Comparison
2014-2018
$500,000,000
$400,000,000
$300,000,000
$200,000,000
$100,000,000
$0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Value $291,385,546 $361,916,036 $341,373,503 $379,537,195 $422,636,361
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4. Total Construction Value & Activity Residential
4.1 The following pie chart showing the types of dwelling units issued between January 1 and
December 31 2018 as well as the types of dwelling units issued in the year to date 2017.
Apartrr
28
4%
Tow,
152
19%
Dwelling Unit Type 2018
Single
etached
553
68%
�mi-
Detached
76
9%
Apartm
392
41%
Dwelling Unit Type 2017
Townhouse
70
7%
Single
Detached
489
50%
Semi -
Detached
22
2%
■ Single Detached 553 ■ Single Detached 489
■ Semi -Detached 76 ■ Semi -Detached 22
Townhouse 152 Townhouse 70
■ Apartment 28 ■ Apartment 392
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4.2 The following is a table showing the number of new residential units issued in each area
of Clarington for January 1 to December 31 2018. We have compared those totals to the
year-end totals for each of the past eight years.
Area Year:
2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Bowmanville
723
589
521
461
420
216
291
360
282
Courtice
14
112
294
290
153
97
179
312
236
Newcastle
42
227
149
154
51
92
34
165
37
Wilmot Creek
0
0
0
0
4
2
2
5
8
Orono
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
Darlington
11
13
7
8
9
12
6
5
8
Clarke
6
11
15
11
12
6
10
8
6
Burketon
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
Enfield
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Enniskillen
4
15
2
0
1 AL
2
3
0
3
Hampton
0
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
Haydon
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Kendal
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
Kirby
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
Leskard
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Maple Grove
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mitchell
0
2
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
Newtonville
5
0
3
3
3
7
6
3
7
Solina
2
2
3
0
0
1
3
1
1
Tyrone
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Total
809
973
995
931
657
439
537
863
593
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5. Total Construction Value & Activity
5.1 A measure of economic activity within Clarington may be found in part by looking at the
non-residential space, such as industrial, commercial, and institutional as well as large
multi -unit residential developments such as apartment buildings or condominiums. In this
regard we find it helpful to provide information about permits that fit this criteria and
exceed a construction value of $1,000,000. The details about such activity in 2018 are
provided as follows:
Owner
Location Description
Toyota 1050 Lambs Road, Industrial
Canada Inc. Bowmanville Distribution
Centre
Kawartha Pine 171 Church Street
Ridge District North, Orono
School Board
Value ($)
$39,026,000
Addition to $2,500,000
School
Type
Industrial
Institutional
Waste 1 McKnight Road,
Management Courtice
of Canada
Corp.
Daycare
Reconstruction of
Steel Building
(Fire)
$1,400,000 1 Industrial
Valiant Rental 2366 Highway 2, Retail Building $1,300,000 Commercial
Properties Bowmanville (St. Louis Bar &
Limited Grill)
Conseil
116 Ontario Street,
Renovations to $2,200,000 Institutional
Scolaire
Bowmanville
Elementary
Viamonde
School and
Daycare
3D Cana
685 Lake Road,
Cannabis Facility $2,000,000 Industrial
Incorp.
Bowmanville
Landomills
1886 Concession
Dairy Barn $2,000,000 Agricultural
Farms Ltd.
Road 7, Darlington
The Regional
410 North Scugog
Renovations to
$1,500,000
Institutional
Municipality of
Court, Bowmanville
Edna Thomson
Durham
Preschool
Waste 1 McKnight Road,
Management Courtice
of Canada
Corp.
Daycare
Reconstruction of
Steel Building
(Fire)
$1,400,000 1 Industrial
Valiant Rental 2366 Highway 2, Retail Building $1,300,000 Commercial
Properties Bowmanville (St. Louis Bar &
Limited Grill)
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Toyota
Canada Inc.
1050 Lambs Road,
Bowmanville
Site Servicing $1,100,000
Industrial
CIMA Canada
415 Baseline Road
Interior
$1,100,000
Commercial
Inc.
West, Bowmanville
Alterations for
Offices
Boyle
210 Baseline Road
Industrial Building
$1,050,000
Industrial
Excavating
East, Bowmanville
and Office
6. Durham Region Comparisons
6.1 The Durham Region comparisons are not available at this time.
7. Inspection Activity
7.1 The following is a table showing how many inspections were attended from January 1 to
December 31 2018 as well the same time period in 2017.
Type of Inspection Completed I 2018 1 2017
Building Inspections
10,752
9,619
9,296
8,156
Plumbing and Heating
Pool Enclosure Inspections
ML 180
ML 158
Total
20.551
17,610
8. Mandated Response Timeframes
8.1 The Ontario Building Code mandates that complete building permit applications shall be
issued or the applicant shall be notified that the permit is being refused and provided with
the reasons why it is refused within a prescribed time period based on the type of
building. From January 1 to December 31, 1,029 applications were received and 690, or
67%, of them were complete application. For the complete application, the following table
reports on the median number of days it took for the Building Division to either issue the
permit or notify the applicant why the application was being refused.
Permit Type Mandated Median Number of Median Number
Timeframe Days 2018 _ of Days 2017
Residential 10 9 ` 10
Small Buildings 15 11.5 12
Large Buildings 20 13 19
Complex Buildinas 30 8 0
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9. Insights and Outlook
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9.1 The Municipality continues to be a leader in permit activity within the Durham Region and
it is anticipated that 2019 will continue to be a strong year for construction activity in
Clarington.
10. Concurrence
Not Applicable
11. Conclusion
Once again Clarington had a record year, setting new records in permits issued (1,349),
and construction value ($422,636,361), and inspections completed (20,551).
12. Strategic Plan Application
Not applicable.
Submitted by.
Anthony S. Cannella,
Director of Engineering Services
Reviewed by:
Andrew C. Allison, B. Comm, LL.B
CAO
Staff Contact: Brent Rice, Chief Building Official, 905-623-3379, Ext. 2303 or
brice@clarington.net
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There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision.