Planning to Build or Renovate an Implement Shed
Plan to construct or renovate an implement shed on your farm? If so, this is a good place to start. Make an appointment with your building department to discuss your plans. Be sure to allow for adequate time to obtain all necessary approvals, including the issuance of a building permit before scheduling construction. Professional Engineering Services for design and general review of specific projects may be required for Nutrient Management Strategies.
Municipal Requirements
Contact the Building/Zoning/Planning Department of your local municipality and find out about the zoning of the site; the type of buildings permitted in that zone, and any additional zoning restrictions. Consider that the municipal zoning allows for an agricultural operation. Listing of Ontario municipal websites below:
- List of Central Municipality websites by Area
- List of Eastern Municipality websites by Area
- List of Northeastern Municipality websites by Area
- List of Northwestern Municipality websites by Area
- List of Southwestern Municipality websites by Area
Complete Building Permit Application. Submit completed building permit application to your local municipality/principal authority. For all agricultural construction projects, the farm owner is responsible for obtaining a building permit. Construction can start when the permit is issued.
Professional Engineering Services
Review Ontario's Building Code.
You may also wish to review the following:
- Agricultural Structures
- Farm Building Standards: For Use in Sizing Common Building Components
- Ontario Species at Risk
For more information about Nutrient Management, see the OMAFRA website or call the Nutrient Management Information Line at 1-866-242-4460.
For more information:
Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300
E-mail: nman.omafra@ontario.ca