Municipality of Highlands East

Updated application for Minor Variance as of July 16, 2010.

Download file: minor_variance_application.pdf

Application for re-zoning updated as of July 14, 2010.

Download file: application_rezoning.pdf

The following items shall accompany an application for a building permit.

Site Plan

• Site Plan showing location of building and septic system on lot, and also showing distances to the property lines, Front Yard Setback, Side Yard (both sides) and Rear Yard.
• Location to other buildings on the lot.
• Location to Hydro Lines or any other hazards on the lot.
• Entrance to the Lot.
• When difference in Municipal records, Ownership of property is required.
  

Building Plans

• Two sets of Scaled drawings
• Foundation Plan: example showing footing sizes, pier footings, locations, laminated beam sizes and floor joist size and spacing etc.
• Floor Plan: example showing room sizes, locations, exterior, interior wall thickness, door sizes, window sizes, chimneys and ventilation system etc.
• Cross Section: example showing foundation depth, foundation type (block or solid concrete etc.), foundation damproofing, foundation drainage, foundation slab, footing sizes, sill gasket, anchor bolts (spacing), joist size, subfloor size stud sizes and spacing, insulation, vapour barrier, interior, exterior finishes, roof type, sheeting, shingles and venting etc.
• Copy of TRUSS DRAWINGS from manufacturer.

Other Requirements

• HALIBURTON, KAWARTHA, PINE RIDGE DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT copy of the Site Inspection Report for a Sewage System, when required.
• Entrance Permit from the Municipality of Highlands East Roads Department, County of Haliburton or the Ministry of Transportation when required.
• Any Permit required by any other authority.
• Payment of Fees

Please note that any application which is not signed by the owner, and is signed by another authorized person, it shall be accompanied by a letter of authorization signed by the owner.

Any difference found in the Front, Side, or Rear setbacks by the Chief Building Official may result in an Application for a Building Permit being refused or revoked, until the Plot Plan is corrected.

Download file: application_building_permit.pdf

Please contact Irene Cook at the Municipal Office for more information.

Download file: application_shore_allowance.pdf

Being a by-law to establish a township policy on the use of unopened road allowances. Includes application form.

Please contact Irene Cook for more information.

Download file: bylaw_2007.53_unopened_road_allowance.pdf

A policy regarding the disposal of septage waste at the septage trench site for the Municipality Of Highlands East.

Download file: application_septic_trench.pdf