Demolition
The Building Code Act, 1992 requires a building permit to be obtained prior to the start of the demolition of a building. Demolition permit applications are accepted through the Online Permitting Portal.
Approval from the City of Vaughan’s Urban Design and Cultural Heritage division is required before applying for a demolition permit.
Did you know that Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) uses vacant buildings for realistic and hands-on rescue training? Before a building is scheduled for demolition, consider offering it to the City’s Acquired Structure Program. Training only takes a few days and it won’t interrupt with any demolition schedules.
Drawing requirements
- A PDF copy of a survey or a site plan based on a survey identifying the building that will be demolished
- A PDF copy of a professional engineer’s report and plans detailing the proposed demolition and the method or sequence of demolition (as required)
Designer requirements
The following are required in certain situations:
- A professional engineer to review the project during construction
- A signed commitment to review form at the time of application
- A professional engineer may supply a demolition report in accordance with the Ontario Building Code
Additional requirements
- Commonly Used Applicable Laws & Building Permits (PDF)
- Building Permit Applicant Authorization Form (PDF)
- Tree Declaration (PDF)
- Schedule 1 Designer Information Form (PDF) (as required)
- General Review Commitment Form (PDF) (as required)
- A PDF copy of the approval from the City of Vaughan’s Urban Design and Cultural Heritage division
- Any other documents that are important for the project