Township of Lake of Bays: Township Enforces Building and Planning Permit Compliance with Recent Court Convictions

In a recent case, the Township of Lake of Bays secured fines against a homeowner and a contractor who began construction without the required permits. The homeowner pleaded guilty to violating both the Ontario Building Code Act and the Planning Act, resulting in a $10,000 fine. The contractor pleaded guilty to one Planning Act offence and received a $4,000 fine. The Township is reminding residents and contractors of the importance of obtaining required building and planning permits before starting construction projects. “There is no ‘build now, ask for forgiveness later’. Compliance with the Building Code is not optional and there is zero-tolerance for illegal construction. Failure to follow the law will result in serious consequences, including large fines, stop-work orders, and costl