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Building and Drainage

The Building and Drainage Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of various Provincial legislation and policies. This includes the Ontario Building Code Act, Drainage Act and Planning Act as they apply to buildings, structures and their occupancy and drainage issues as well as numerous Municipal By-Laws such as the Building Control By-Law, Zoning By-Law, Nutrient Management By-Law and Fencing By-law.

The main role of the Building and Drainage Department is to ensure that the building environment in which we live and work is safe and healthy. This is accomplished through the issuance of building and demolition permits, septic permits, approval of nutrient management plans and by conducting inspections.

 

Apply for a Building Permit

Inspections

Building Fees and Payment

Development Charges

Information & Resources

Drainage

Urban Storm Water Operations

Contact the Building Department

Canada Post Strike

Canada Post mail service to and from the Township of Zorra may be interrupted due to the postal disruption. For time-sensitive documents, there is a 24-hour mail slot outside of the Zorra Municipal Centre located at 163 Brock Street in Thamesford. 

A regular instalment of taxes is due on October 31, 2025. Property owners are responsible for ensuring payments are received at our office by the due date in order to avoid a penalty. Please visit our Finance page for payment options.