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Building permit drawings, prepared for review
Clear, coordinated drawings that show your municipality how the work meets the Ontario Building Code and zoning, with the city’s comments handled through to approval.
Do you need this?
A building permit is generally required for new construction, additions, structural changes, new dwelling units, many decks and a change of use. Cosmetic work such as painting or replacing finishes usually is not. Rules vary by municipality, so we confirm the requirement for your property first.
What you receive
- Site plan showing setbacks and coverage
- Floor plans, elevations and sections
- Construction details and notes
- Code and zoning data sheets
- Coordination with structural and other consultants
- Submission support and responses to city comments
What we need from you
- Property address and ownership details
- Existing drawings, survey or photos, if you have them
- Your goals, budget range and timeline
- Contractor details, if one is already involved
- Any earlier correspondence from the city
What affects timeline and cost
- Project type and size
- How complete the existing information is
- Whether a variance or site plan approval is needed first
- Number of consultants required
- Municipal review times, which we cannot control
We cannot promise municipal timelines. Our early-stage fees are on the pricing page.
Comments reviewers commonly raise
- Unclear setback or lot coverage information
- Egress, fire separation and exit requirements
- Structural details that do not match the architectural drawings
- Energy efficiency compliance data
- Grading and drainage information
Common questions
Before you start
Do you guarantee permit approval?
No. Municipalities make the decision, and nobody can honestly promise one. We prepare a complete, coordinated submission and respond to comments promptly.
Can you work from my existing drawings?
Often, yes. We review what you have, verify on site where needed, and tell you what has to be redrawn.
Who submits to the city?
Depending on the municipality and scope, we can submit with your authorization or hand you a ready package.
Related services
Zoning review & variances
We check what your lot allows. If your design needs relief from the rules, we prepare the minor variance drawings and application support.
Construction documents
Detailed drawings and specifications that go beyond permit level, so tenders are comparable and construction questions are answered on paper first.
Engineering coordination
Engineering from affiliated firms or your own engineer, coordinated with our drawings so the building works as one set.
Start with a 15-minute call
Send us the address and what you are planning. We will tell you what is likely to be involved before you spend anything.
LA Design Inc. (operating as LA Architects & Partners) · 111 Valleymede Dr, Richmond Hill, ON