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Building permit applications and by-law reports are now being accepted online for select municipalities. See the Online permits and by-law reports section below for more information.The Building Services Department provides inspections for:

  • Building construction under the Ontario Building Code (with the exception of the City of Sarnia and the Municipality of Lambton Shores)
  • Plumbing and sewage disposal systems under the Ontario Building Code (county-wide)
  • The Ontario Weed Control Act
  • Property standards and clean yards enforcement for all local municipalities (with the exception of the City of Sarnia and the Municipality of Lambton Shores)
  • Zoning By-Law enforcement for local municipalities

Please note the Department does not issue building permits for the City of Sarnia or the Municipality of Lambton Shores. Please contact those local municipal offices directly.

Online permits and by-law reports

Building permit applications and by-law reports are now being accepted online for select municipalities through Cloudpermit.

By applying for a building permit online, you can check the status of your permit, book an inspection, communicate with the Building Services Department, pay for your permit, and request and submit changes to an existing permit application.

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You can now submit a by-law concern/complaint quickly and easily through the online portal.

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Weed Control Act

In accordance with the Ontario Weed Control Act, land owners must cut and/or destroy noxious weeds growing on their lands. As set out in the Act, the municipality may have the weeds destroyed, charging the cost against the land. DANDELIONS AND LONG GRASS ARE NOT NOXIOUS WEEDS. All inquiries should be directed to the Weed Inspector at 519 845-5420 or 1-866-324-6912.

Property Standards (Clean Yards)

Each municipality has a by-law regarding Property Standards (Clean Yards). In the event there is a property that does not meet the standards, as set out by the by-law, a complaint must be submitted, in writing, to the local municipal office. The municipality will review the complaint and forward to the County of Lambton Building Services Department for any action required. All complaints are kept strictly confidential.

City of Sarnia Backflow Prevention Program

Visit the City of Sarnia website to learn more about the City of Sarnia Backflow Prevention Program.

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