Demolition Permit

Demolition Permit

A demolition permit is required before you take down all or part of a building.

The process is much the same as for a building permit; however, your application may be affected by special situations. For example, if a building has historical or architectural significance, it may be designated as a heritage building under the Ontario Heritage Act and Council approval from the City of Greater Sudbury will be required. In some cases, you must hire a professional engineer to oversee the demolition

The basic minimum fee for a demolition permit is:

  • $108 for regular buildings or
  • $143 if building exceeds 3 storeys in building height or 6,458 square foot (under section 2.3.2.3(1) of Ontario Building Code). 

Clearance from the City of Greater Sudbury and following utilities must be obtained and submitted to Building Services before your demolition permit application can be processed and a permit issued.If you are fully or partially demolishing a structure contact Building Services at 705-674-4455, Ext. 4278 for more information.

To verify if the building is protected under the Heritage Act:

Real Estate Section
Tom Davies Square
200 Brady St
705-674-4455, Ext. 4373

To locate sewers and water mains or for the disconnection of water service:

City Engineering Services
Sewer & Water
Tom Davies Square 200 Brady St
705-674-4455, Ext. 4253

Utilities

Bell Canada
6-1-1 to have service disconnected

Greater Sudbury Hydro Inc.
If you reside in Capreol, Coniston, Falconbridge or Sudbury - to confirm hydro service is to be disconnected go to 500 Regent Street, Sudbury, Ontario
 
Hydro One
If you reside in Garson, Skead, Wahnapitae OR in the areas of Onaping Falls, Rayside-Balfour, Valley East and Walden, contact 1-888-664-9376
 
Union Gas
1-888-774-3111 to have service retired.  Building Services will fax Union Gas to confirm service has been retired.

Please provide as much lead time as possible, at least one (1) week before you dig. Have a pen ready as you will be given some information you need to write down for future reference.