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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2228 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF DARLINGTON BY-LAW NO. 2228 A BY-LAW TO REGULATE THE CONSTRUCTION,ALTERATION,ADDITION AND REPAIR OF BUILDINGS,AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUING OF BUILDING PERMITS THEREFOR; WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Township of Darlington deems it expedient to regulate the construction alteration, addition and repair of buildings; , NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the Planning Act R.S.0.19601 Chapter 296,See. 31, Sub-section 1,2,12,14215,18,19 and 24, the Municipal Council of the Township of Darlington enacts as follows: 1. ADMINISTRATION 1. This By-law may be cited as the Building By-law, and shall be administered by the Building Inspector, as regards buildings and by the Plumbing Inspector as regards the installation of plumbing and related matters. 2. SCOPE 1. When: (a) a building is built this By-law shall apply to the construction of the building; (b) a building is moved in whole or in part, this By-law shall apply to the whole building or all parts whether moved or not; , (c) a building is razed in whole or in part, this By-law shall apply to any remaining part, and to the work involved; (d) a building is altered, this By-law shall apply to the whole building, except that it may apply only to part, if such part is completely self-contained with respect to the facilities and safety measures required by this By-law. (e) the occupancy or use of a building is changed, this By-law shall apply to all parts of the change. 3. BUILDING PERMIT 1. No work, as described in Section 11 Sub-section 21 shall commence until the owner or his agent has obtained a building permit from the Building Inspector. 2. The Building Inspector may: (a) enter any building or premises at all reasonable hours in the performance of his duties; (b) revoke, or recommend to Council the revocation of a building permit if, (i) construction is not started within six (6) months from the date of issuing the permit, (ii) construction is discontinued for a period of one (1) year, or (iii) there is a violation of any of the conditions under which the permit was issued. 4• DUTIES OF THE OWNER The owner of the property or his agent shall: 1. prior to the commencement of any of the works described in 2 (1) : (a) File with the Building Inspector a signed application in a form prescribed by the Building Inspector, which shall include a statement of the intended use of the building, together with duplicate copies of specifications, and of drawings made to scale of the building or buildings to be included in the proposed work, and . n PAGE 2. 4. DUTIES OF THE OWNER (cont.) 1. (b) showing whatever information is required by the Building, Inspector, including the dimensions of the buildings, the designated use of all rooms or floor areas, the dimensions of the lot to be built on, the grades of streets and, if any, of sewers; (c) obtain from the appropriate authority any other permits required by such authority in connection with the proposed work. 5. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER 1. Neither the granting of a permit, nor the approval of the drawings and specifications, nor the inspections made by the Building Inspector during the erection of buildings, shall in anyway relieve the owner of the building or his agent from full responsibility for carrying out the requirements of this By-law, or any other Municipal By-law. 2. The person to whom a permit is issued shall keep posted in a conspicuous place on the premises a copy of the permit issued for the work, or a poster or placard in lieu thereof. 6. REQUIREMENTS All dwellings shall have a foundation consisting of a continuous wall at least 10 inches thick to a depth of at least 3 feet below grade level. Dwellings having a wall of brick or masonry construction to a height of more than 9 feet above foundation, shall have a foundation wall of at least 12 inches thick. These walls must be constructed of cement or cement block. Foundations shall not be placed on frozen soil, nor shall any foundation be placed in freezing weather unless adequately protected against frost action. Floor joists shall be at least 20 x 80 with 160 centres, frame studding shall be at least 20 x /,0 with 160 centres, and braced in both cases at every 8 feet. One storey buildings shall have ceiling joists at least 20 x 4v with 160 centres, with centre purline 4 feet from the eaves, and roof rafters at least 20 x 4" . Two storey buildings shall have ceiling joists at least 20 x 80 with 160 centres, with purline as in one storey specifications. All chimneys shall be constructed of brick or concrete to a thickness of at least 4 inches, with a tile flue lining for the full length of all flues, each such flue to be provided with a cleanout opening at its base. All chimneys shall be supported on a solid masonry base. 7. THE APPROPRIATE FEE, as shown in the following schedule, shall accompany each application for a building permit: 1. RESIDENTIAL PERMITS Summer Cottages $ 18.00 Farm Homes in Zone A 25.00 Residential in M1 28.00 " R3 28.00 0 R2 30.00 " R1 35.00 " A 35.00 2. OTHER PERMITS (a) Any for buildfirst ncludg accessory buildings, in 5.00 for each addition $1000.00 or part thereof up to $100000.00 2.00 for each additional $1000.00 over $100000.00 .25 r PAGE 3. 7. 2. (b) For the demolition or removal of any building 2.00 (c) For alterations and additions, up to $100.00, no charge, over $100.00, same as new building. 8. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 72 above, a repair or alteration that does not have the effect of altering the outward shape of the building, or of creating an unsafe or hazardous condition, shall not require a building permit. 9. 1. Where it appears that action is being taken in contra- vention of this By-law, Council may take action to restrain such contravention at the expense of the Corporation. 2. The Council may authorize the pulling down or removal, at the expense of the owner, of any building or erection constructed, altered, repaired or placed in contravention of this By-law, and the costs of such pulling down or removal may be recoverable from the owner in like manner as Municipal taxes. 10. Any person who contravenes any provision of this By-law shall be liable, upon conviction, to pay a penalty not exceeding $300.00 exclusive of costs, and every such penalty shall be recoverable under the Summary Convictions Act, subject to the provisions of the Municipal Act. 11. BY-LAW 2023 is hereby repealed. READ A FIRST TIME THIS 2ND DAY OF AUGUST 1962. Reeve Clerk SECOND & READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 6TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1962. . . . . . . Reeve Clerk' •