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Prepare Two (2) Full Sets of Working Drawings dimensioned/detailed to scale:  \nSite Plan Design; to meet Town Zoning By-Law & any other related approvals:  \na) Property Site Plan; Overall lot dimensions/area, north, proposed building located by lot line setbacks , all existing structures, streets , laneway, services, utilities , easement , etc. Note: If available, provide copy of existing Land Survey to assist site plan review.  \nb) Zoning Fact; Deck or Porch stairs less than 1.0m (3’-3”) high may project into yards up to max. 8.5m (27’-10”) provided the unenclosed area width is less than 3m (9’-10”), subject to Planning department review of section 2.12.4 consideration.  \nStructural Building Design; to meet Ontario Building Code & Town Building By-Law:  \nc) Foundation Plan with Deck floor framing layout; Dimension footings, beam/joist spans; d) Deck Floor Plan; Dimension frame, locate stairs and specify type of guards/handrail.  \ne) If any Upper Deck Floor Plan; Detail supporting frame and type of guards/handrail.  \nf) Building Elevations; Show front/side view of new deck or porch, with height to grade.  \ng) Building Cross-section Detail; Structural size/connection of foundation type/depth , post size & anchorage/bracing, beam and joist sizes/cantilever, ledger board tie-in detail.  \nh) Designer to complete the form of ‘Schedule 1: Designer Information’  \nEngineer Design; Required if Ontario Building Code requirements are not met. (ie. A deck ledger support at house where proposed through brick/stone veneer may be subject to Engineer Approval. )  \n➢ Applicant: File form ‘Application for a Permit to Construct’ with above drawings ;  \n- If Agent signs application; Owner to authorize agent to act on their behalf (consent letter);  \nOn section A. Project Information of the application form ;  \n-Area of Work (Square Feet) from Designer calculation  \n-Project Value ($) for all Labour, Materials, Services & Equipment to complete work in full  \n-Permit Fee initial payment by debit/cash/cheque as per the Building By-Law fee schedule  \n-Final permit Fee due prior to permit pickup of the issued building plans  \nNote: This is a general list only for average project; Other information may be required. 10/20","cbCaipU7JgXn9Ekz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipU7JgXn9Ekz","pdf",112084,"English","# Designer requirements\n## Working drawings and site plan design\n## Zoning fact and structural building design\n# Applicant requirements\n## Permit application form submissions\n## Fees and payment timing","[{\"question\":\"What drawings must the designer prepare for a deck or porch permit application?\",\"answer\":\"The designer must prepare two full sets of working drawings dimensioned/detailed to scale, including site plan design, zoning facts, foundation and deck floor framing plans, elevations, and a structural cross-section detail, plus Schedule 1: Designer Information.\"},{\"question\":\"What zoning limits apply to deck or porch stairs projecting into yards?\",\"answer\":\"Deck or porch stairs less than 1.0m (3’-3”) high may project into yards up to 8.5m (27’-10”) if the unenclosed area width is less than 3m (9’-10”), subject to planning department review of the specified consideration.\"},{\"question\":\"When is engineer design required?\",\"answer\":\"Engineer design is required when Ontario Building Code requirements are not met, such as situations where a deck ledger support at a house with proposed through brick/stone veneer may be subject to engineer approval.\"}]","DECK or PORCH – PROJECT GUIDE | PDF"]