Building & Plumbing Permits
The County of Lambton issues all building, plumbing and sanitary septic permits for the municipality.
Building permit application forms are available either at the municipal office or by contacting the Planning and Development Department at the County of Lambton at:
County of Lambton
789 Broadway Street, Box 3000,
Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0
Telephone: 519-845-0801
Toll free: 1-866-324-6912
Fax: 1-519-845-3817
Manager, Corrine Nauta
email corrine.nauta@county-lambton.on.ca
Enniskillen Building Inspector, Nicole Coles 519-845-5420 or email: nicole.coles@county-lambton.on.ca
Link for building/plumbing application form:Â Â Bldg Plbg Application Jan 2017 All Construction
Link for septic application form:Â Â Bldg Plbg Septic Application Jan 06
Fees for Building Permits (Schedule ‘A’ of By-law 40 of 2015)
New Buildings
New residential: additions, alterations, resulting in the creation of additional units:
Single Family: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $400.00 plus $0.45/square foot
Duplex, semi-detached                   $400.00 per unit, plus $0.45/square foot
Row, cluster, condominiums, apartments  $400.00 per unit,  plus $0.45/square foot
New Farm Buildings (and accessory structures)
$100.00/permit under 250 square feet
$300.00/permit under 250-750 square feet
$400.00/permit under 750-1,500 square feet
$600.00/permit over 1,500 square feet
New Commercial, Institutional or Industrial AdditionsÂ
Includes basements and storage areas     $100.00 plus $6.00/$1,000.00 of the estimated cost of construction
Solar Panels
A separate building permit is required for a solar panel where the face area is equal to or greater than 5 square meters. Â $600.00
Wind Turnbines
A structure that supports a wind turbine generator having a rated output greater than 3kW. Â $14,000
Alterations/Renovations
Alterations, renovations, addition to existing buildings and other buildings not named above:
$200.00 plus $6.00/$1000.00 of the estimated cost of construction
Building Relocation
For movement over municipal roads
Permit to move or relocate a building  $100.00 plus travelling costs incurred for inspection, prior to the movement of the building
Deposit required to move a building: Â Â $1000.00 deposit (refundable) if approved by Road Superintendent.
Fee for moving building on Township Road: Â $100.00 (non-refundable)
Deposit to ensure occupancy standards are met: Â $7,500.00 deposit (refundable)
Note: Alternation costs above are in addition to the building relocation costs. Required insurance of $2,000,000.00
Demolition Permits
Residential dwelling or commercial                 $ 100.00
Other Permits
Swimming Pool fence:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $50.00
Commercial tents & temporary structures       $50.00
Change of Use permit                                                $50.00
Note: Â A permit is not required where the repair or alterations to any existing building does not exceed $1,000 in costs, unless, structural timbers are cut, existing stairways are closed or new stairways opened, exits from buildings are altered or steps, and/or concrete, brick or masonry walls are cut away. Â Where no permit is required, all such repairs/alterations must comply with the intent of this by-law and satisfactory to the building inspector, unless written explanation is provided by the building inspector to obtain a permit. Â A permit is NOT required for roofing, shingling, eavestroughing and soffit and facia.
All permits required for plumbing are issued and administrated by the County of Lambton.
For fees regarding water connections, please refer to municipal public utilities section.
Planning Services
Applications for land severance and minor variances are made to the Committee of Adjustment. The Enniskillen Council acts as the Committee of Adjustment for the municipality.
The Committee of Adjustment meets as required. The application fee for a consent/severance is $400.00 and $400.00 for a minor variance. Application forms are available at the municipal office or can be printed from the “Mayor & Council Members” tab, drop down to the “Cttee of Adjustment” on our website. Thank you.
The County of Lambton provides planning advisory services to the municipality. The planner designated for Enniskillen can be contacted at:
County of Lambton
789 Broadway Street, Box 3000,
Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0
Telephone: 519-845-0801
Toll free: 1-866-324-6912
Fax: 1-519-845-3817
Planner- Jarod Preston, BA
(519) 845-0801 x5333
email: Â jarod.preston@county-lambton.on.caÂ
Planning Fees  By-law 26 of 2015
Official Plan Amendment:  $1000.00 plus $600.00 County fee Enniskillen Application for Official Plan Amendment
Zoning By-law Amendment: Â $750.00 plus $400.00 County fee (including by-law passed pursuant to Section 34, 36, 37, 38) of the Planning Act, 1990 as amended).
Enniskillen Application for Amendment to Zoning BL 58 of 2015
Site Plan Approval: Â $400.00 (pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, 1990 as amended).
Application for Minor Variance: $400.00 (or other permission pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended). Enniskillen Minor Variance App July 2021
Application for Consent: $400.00 (pursuant to Section 52 of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended). Enniskillen Consent App July 2021
Administrative Fee to be paid $250.00 (if severance is granted and all conditions have been met prior to the stamping of the deed).
Parks Fee: $1000.00 (pursuant to Section 42 of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended).
County of Lambton review fee: $75.00 (review of minor variance and severance applications for septic system requirements).
Application for Validation Certificate: Â $300.00 (pursuant to Section 57 of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended)
Enniskillen Zoning By-law
Enniskillen Zoning By-law 2015
Enniskillen Zoning By-law 2015 – Schedule A
Enniskillen Zoning By-law 2015 – Schedule – Part 1(Marthaville map area)
Enniskillen Zoning By-law 2015 – Part 2Â (Oil City map area)
Enniskillen Zoning By-law 2015 – Part 3Â (Rokeby Line map area)
Enniskillen Zoning By-law 2015 – Appendix Map B (St Clair Region Conservation Area regulations)
Enniskillen Zoning By-law 2015 -Table AÂ Â (Zone regulations)
Enniskillen Official Plan
Enniskillen – Official Plan Amendment Sheet – 2015 Jul 2024
Enniskillen Official Plan 2015 update Sept 2019
Enniskillen Official Plan 2015Â (August, 2015)
Enniskillen OP 2015 – Schedule A Part 1 Jul 2024
Enniskillen_OP_SchA_August_4_2015_FINAL
Enniskillen_OP_SchA_Part_1_August_4_2015_FINAL
Enniskillen_OP_SchA_Part_2_August_4_2015_FINAL
Enniskillen_OP_SchB_August_4_2015_FINAL
Enniskillen – Official Plan Amendment Sheet – as of Sept 2019
St. Clair Conservation Authority
The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority (SCRCA) staff provides written comments to municipalities on applications made under the Planning Act as part of the Provincial One-Window Plan Review Services. Â These applications may include: official plans and zoning by-law amendments; plans of subdivisions; severances and minor variances.
For further information contact the authority at: 519-245-3710
Email stclair@scrca.on.ca
Website  www.scrca.on.ca
To review board agendas and minutes follow the link at: www.scrca.on.ca/about-us/board-meeting-packages/