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PERMITS - DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING

We are currently experiencing higher than normal volume of Permit Application submissions. As a result of this, current permit review time could take up to 4 weeks

While the City of Vaughan continues to respond to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of all citizens, staff and business partners remain our top priority.

Although Vaughan City Hall remains closed to the public and staff are working from home, we are pleased to announce the launch of the City's new online permit portal. Pool and all categories of grading permits - including subdivision - can now be submitted and paid for online.

CLICK HERE TO: Launch the new online permit portal

Project examples, permits and fees

Project Examples	Permit Required	Permit Fee
Above ground pool	Above ground pool permit	$650
In-ground pool	In-ground pool permit	$650
New cabana, shed or other accessory structure	Accessory permit	$700
Any addition that requires excavation	Addition permit	$700
Side door entrances	Addition permit	$700
Walk-up basement	Addition permit	$700
Loggia or covered porch	Addition permit	$700
Subdivision grading -- new development only, not existing residential	Subdivision grading permit	Based on dwelling type

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

If your property is within a TRCA-Regulated Area? If so, you will require TRCA approval prior to submitting your grading or pool permit.

Grading certification

If your area is unassumed and your property’s grading has not been certified – the drawing for your proposed work must be reviewed and stamped by your subdivision developer’s consultant. Please be advised that the developer and/or consultant may charge a fee for the review and stamp. Email DEpermits@vaughan.ca to confirm lot grading certification before submitting your permit application.

GRADING PERMITS - accessory structures, additions, infills, subdivisions and walkouts

Grading permits must be obtained from Development Engineering BEFORE the application for the associated building bermit is submitted.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR SUBMISSION:	INFORMATION TO KNOW:
Site Grading Plan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - TRCA (if applicable) Committee of Adjustment - COA (if applicable) Agent Authorization (if you are applying on behalf of a resident)	When to Apply for a Grading Permit (PDF) Grading Permit Requirements Lot Grading Notes

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR SUBMISSION:

INFORMATION TO KNOW:

Site Grading Plan
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - TRCA (if applicable)
Committee of Adjustment - COA (if applicable)
Agent Authorization (if you are applying on behalf of a resident)

NOTES:

Once your grading permit has been issued, please contact/apply for a building permit by email at: zoninginfo@vaughan.ca
On the third submission, you will be charged an additional fee of $110
Please upload all document in PDF form only. We will NOT accept non legible documents

Grading Permit Application (required email submission only)

SWIMMING POOLS

Swimming pool grading permits and fence enclosures are issued by the Development Engineering prior to the installation of any swimming pool, as required by the City of Vaughan Fence By-law 80-90 (PDF), as amended.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR SUBMISSION:	INFORMATION TO KNOW:
Pool Permit Agreement (PDF) Site Grading Plan Agent Authorization (if you are applying on behalf of a resident) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - TRCA (if applicable) Committee of Adjustment - COA (if applicable) Pool Fence Checklist (choose one) Wood Fence Wrought Iron Fence Chain Link Fence	Pool Permit Requirements (PDF) Pool Permit Notes (PDF)

NOTES:

Above line 10 in the Pool Agreement, the information (name/address) refers to the person who the $2000 security deposit will be refunded to. The individual whose name is noted above Line 10 refers to the LC Appplicant when paying the $2000.
Please complete ALL information (date, addresses, signatures, etc.) on ALL forms. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Information must be clear and legible.
Any body of water 30" or more in depth requires a pool permit.
On the fourth submission, there is an additional fee of $110.
Please upload documents in PDF format only.

Contact Information

Development Engineering Department

Phone: 905-832-2281

Email: DEpermits@vaughan.ca

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

Additional Resources

FORMS:

EXAMPLES OF DRAWINGS:

ONLINE PORTAL USER GUIDES: