Whereas all construction activity at a residence property, whether completed by a resident or by a construction contractor, must be completed as per Ontario regulations and best practices to protect the health and welfare of individuals using such item constructed.
And further that many municipalities like the City of London, Kitchener, Woodstock, Oshawa, Markham and Towns of Cobourg and Port Hope do not require a building permit for most low-level decks.
Be it resolved that staff review Douro-Dummer policies to actively consider the waiving of the current building permit requirement when a Douro-Dummer property owner is planning the construction of a low-level deck of 12” height or less above current earth grade.