Accessory Buildings

Accessory Buildings

You require a building permit to construct a garage or other accessory building on your property.  Accessory buildings are regulated by the Township's Zoning By-law, and include, but are not limited to the following:

• sheds
• non-commercial workshops
• garages

Apply for a Permit

You need to complete and submit a Building Permit Application in order to add an accessory building to your property.

Building Permit Checklist

Electronic applications and subsequent documentation can be sent by email to building@essatownship.on.ca.

Please make sure to include the following information with your application.  

• Building Permit Application to Construct or Demolish
• Site Plan (fully dimensioned)
• Construction Drawings (full size and to scale)
• letter of authorization (if applicable)
• Roof truss design drawings sealed by P. Eng. (if applicable)
• Engineered floor framing layout (if applicable)
• Structural design drawings sealed by P. Eng. (if applicable)
• HVAC layout, heat loss calculations and mechanical summary (if applicable)
• Energy efficiency design summary (if applicable)
• Septic system analysis to determine if existing system is sized for additional load (if applicable - Schedule 2-separate permit required)
• applicable law approvals