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Location and Contact Information
The Township of Minden Hills Building/By-law/Planning Departments are located at 7 Milne Street (entrance off Milne Street), Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0. The postal address is P.O. Box 359, Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0. The regular hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and staff will be more than happy to assist you on municipal matters.
| Telephone: | (705) 286-1260 | Ext. 209 (Reception) |
| Facsimile: | (705) 286 6005 | Building/By-law/Planning |
Staff Directory
Building Permit Information
Our Department has a minimum of two weeks to process a COMPLETED application - this is an application that has all relevant documentation to process the permit, in our office.
Construction is not to commence, nor will Inspections be scheduled, until you have your building permit in your hand and all fees have been paid in full.
As required by the Ontario Building Code Act, application for a building permit must be accompanied with the following information:
The Health Unit is located on the Main Street of Haliburton, across the street from the IGA on the floor above Remax and Century 21. They can be reached by calling 705-457-1391.
If you are building:
- a new dwelling
- constructing an addition to an existing dwelling of 15% or more
- increasing the loading on the septic system ie: with bedrooms or bathrooms OR
- building a Bunkie
you need Health Unit Approval PRIOR to applying for a building permit.
- Prescribed Form from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
- Your Roll Number on the prescribed form.
- Two sets of detailed plans.
- One site plan - showing ALL existing and proposed buildings as well as the location of the septic system (where applicable). This includes sheds, bunkies, garages, dwellings etc.
- Driveway Entrance Approval (Unless you live on a Private Road).
Our department will not be able to accept an application to build unless all the above information is attached.
Classes of Fees and Permits
Schedule "A" to By-Law No. 10-28
For general building enquiries, please call Paula Stamp at 705-286-1260 Ext. 211 or email pstamp@mindenhills.ca.
Booking An Inspection:
Please arrange inspections Two (2) days in advance by calling Paula Stamp at (705) 286-1260 Ext. 211. When calling the Office for an inspection, please give your name, permit number, your 911 address to the property, assessment roll number, telephone number and a preferred time for the inspection i.e. A.M. or P.M.
Most people think that when they obtain a Building Permit and hire a contractor, their responsibility has ended. This is not so. It is imperative that the owner or contractor call for the required inspections however the onus is on the property owner to ensure that this is done.
By-law Information
Dog Control By-law Amendment: WHAT TO DO IF YOU CATCH A DOG THAT IS RUNNING AT LARGE
If the dog has a current Township of Minden Hills tag, please call the By-law Enforcement Department and they will attempt to contact the owner to facilitate the dog's return.
In the absence of a current Township of Minden Hills tag, please contact either of the following organizations which may be willing to accept the animal.
HART (Haliburton Animal Relief Team) (613) 338-3333
OSPCA (Ontario Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) (705) 645-6225
General By-Law Information: May be obtained by calling Deanna Smith, By-law Secretary at 705-286-1260 Ext. 209.
By-Laws: Copies of Municipal By-Laws are available to pick up in our office in person, by fax or by e-mail. For By-laws to be e-mailed to you, please call or email Paula Stamp (Ext 211)
Complaints: All complaints must be in writing and forwarded to the Township of Minden Hills, Box 359, #7 Milne Street, Minden, Ontario KOM 2KO to the Attention of the By-Law Department.
Planning Information
General Planning Information: Planning Applications can be mailed, faxed, e-mailed or handed out at the Office during REGULAR OFFICE HOURS. Should you wish to receive a Planning Application, please contact Deanna Smith, Planning Secretary at (705) 286-1260 Ext. 209. The fee schedule for Planning Applications and the sale of Original Shore Road Allowance and Road Allowance Applications, is shown as Schedule "F" or By-Law 10-28 Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-Law.
By-laws
Corner Lot and Lot Frontage Figure 1
Example of yard Definition Figure 2
Illustrations of Building Height Figure 3
Reconstruction of Non-Complying Structures Figure 4
ZONING BY-LAW NO. 06-10
Zoning By-Law
Official Plan
Official Plan
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