Building on the Waterfront
The following articles might prove useful when building on the waterfront.
Building a Dock: When building a dock you a required to follow both the Department of Fisheries and Oceans directives. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) you may need a work permit under certain circumstances when building a dock.
D.F.O. has simplified the process for some dock projects Fisheries and Oceans Canada (D.F.O.) has streamlined its review and approval process for certain dock-building activities that have a low risk to fish habitat. The first step is to check whether your project meets D.F.O.’s guidelines by referring to D.F.O.’s Operational Statement for work around water that pose a low risk to fish habitat. The Operational Statement describes the conditions under which dock work can be undertaken without D.F.O. review. If your project meets the conditions, you may proceed without D.F.O. approval. These conditions apply:
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Occupancy Permit Requirement Checklist:
What steps do you need to take before applying for our occupancy permit? This checklist is supplied by the City of Elliot Lake Building Services Department.. To find out more about building permits click here. Vertical Divider
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Building Permits:
Click here for the City of Elliot Lake building permit information, permit fee schedule and application. The Building Permit Process is described on the City website. Shoreline Residential Zone Consolidation Requirements By-Law: This by-law outlines building easements and buffer zone requirements on waterfront properties. |