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Notice Regarding Septic/Sewage System Permits

Effective October 1, 2022, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands will be assuming the responsibility of septic/sewage system permit review and regulation for sewage system permits up the flow rate of 10,000 litres per day from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit for this Municipality. The role will be administered by the Building Department.

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit will continue to oversee applications/permits to completion that were received and/or issued by their office prior to October 1, 2022.

The Township is in the process of updating the website to include additional information on the types of sewage systems, when an application or maintenance inspection will be required, other agency approvals that are required, etc. Application forms will be available on the website and at the office starting the week of October 3, 2022.

If you have any questions concerning this program, please email staff.

Information and applications forms may be found on the Septic/Sewage System Information Page.

Building Permit Information

Our staff in the building department help regulate, promote and assist with development in the Township in the following ways:

  • review and issue building permits to construct or demolish structures;
  • issue orders and notices of violation according to the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code;
  • conduct onsite inspections for occupancy and final permits;
  • notify emergency services of new or updated addresses; and
  • enforce building and planning by-laws:
    • Zoning By-law
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    • Property Standards By-law.

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