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mack101
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# Posted: 28 Feb 2011 02:19pm - Edited by: mack101
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Hi everyone. I have a 15 acre property that is a small farm, which has my home on it as well. Living in Ontario.

At one end of the property I would like to build a small bunkie for guests. No running water, no services, just a woodstove. The proposed site can't be seen from the road, there are banks of pine and cedar trees covering the site. Looking at 150-250 sq feet. It is close to a man made pond, about 30 feet away.

Where does this type of dwelling stand with regards to the permit process? Anyone out there added a cabin to their existing residence property?

Thanks for any insight! Hope everyone is enjoying their cabins.. Even though I have a house here I can't wait to relax in a cabin - no electricity, phones or Internet! But if you want it, go up to the main house :)

Just
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# Posted: 28 Feb 2011 02:31pm
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AS far as i know any thing up to 10 sq. m is O.K. any thing over that , you need a permit .......of course you could have 3 ,,, 10 'sq meter buildings i have 3 on my 50 a c 's + my main res..!!! ..kent county

spee
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# Posted: 28 Feb 2011 02:55pm
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depends your township, each one has differnt bylaws, id call up the building inspector and see BUT im 99 percent sure anything over 100 sqft youll need a permit.

mack101
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# Posted: 28 Feb 2011 02:59pm
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I'm going to consult with my neighbor who is an inspector for the closest city, but used to operate in my county. I know he won't tell anyone ;)

soundandfurycabin
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# Posted: 28 Feb 2011 06:55pm
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It might not need a permit or be easier if you call it a farm building.

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