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Any addition or new accessory structure such as a shed or cabana will require a permit before building. Grading permits to be issued by Development Engineering before applying for the associated building permit.
Permit requirements
  
​Project ​Permit ​Fee
​New cabana, shed or other accessory structure larger than 40 metres squared Accessory permit larger than 40 metres squared $765
​New cabana, shed or other accessory structure smaller than 40 metres squared ​Accessory permit smaller than 40 metres squared ​$530
​Any addition larger than 40 metres squared ​Addition permit larger than 40 metres squared ​$765
​Any addition smaller than 40 metres squared ​Addition permit smaller than 40 metres squared ​$530
 
New structure or addition
 
Documents required for submission:
(all documents to be submitted in PDF format)
 
  1. Residential grading permit requirements (PDF) – see grading permit requirements
  2. Agent Authorization Form (PDF) – required if applicant is not the registered homeowner
  3. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) approval – if applicable
  4. Committee of Adjustment approval – if applicable
  5. Permit fee – includes two drawing reviews.  Any additional reviews are subject to a fee as listed Fees and Charges By-law 171-2013 Schedule K (PDF).
For more information, please review lot grading notes (PDF) and City of Vaughan lot grading criteria.
 
Once your grading permit has been issued, please refer to Building Standards for next steps.

 

Sample drawings:

Addition larger than 40 metres squared

sample of addition more than 40 square metres 
 
​Addition smaller than 40 metres squared 
sample of addition less than 40 square metres

 
 

 Contact Information

 

​​Development Engineering

Phone: 905-832-2281

Email: DEpermits@vaughan.ca

Location:
Vaughan City Hall, Level 200
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan  L6A 1T1

 

 Related Links

 
  • Apply for a permit online
  • New home entrance
  • New subdivision development
  • Residential infill construction
  • Swimming pool
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Agent Authorization Form (PDF)
  • Deficiencies and resubmission online user guide (PDF)
  • Fees and Charges By-law 171-2003 (PDF)
  • Pool and grading permit online submission user guide (PDF)
  • Lot grading notes (PDF)
  • Residential grading permit requirements (PDF)
  • Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
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