Permits in Ignace
When a backyard shed, deck, or fence needs a building permit in Ignace, Ontario, with the size cut-offs, coverage level, and source link.
Coverage
Municipal rule
Shed
A building permit is required for accessory structures larger than 10 m2 (108 sq ft); smaller detached storage structures may be exempt if they have no plumbing, subject to zoning setbacks.
Deck
Decks more than 600 mm above grade require a building permit.
Fence
Fences do not require a building permit, but permitted fence heights include 3 ft, 2 feet; pool enclosures require a permit.
The provincial baseline
Under the Ontario Building Code, a detached one-storey storage shed of 15 square metres (about 160 square feet) or less, with no plumbing, does not need a building permit. Anything larger, with plumbing, or attached to another building does. Zoning rules (setbacks, height, lot coverage) always apply even when no building permit is needed.
Ignace permit questions
Do I need a permit to build a shed in Ignace?
A building permit is required for accessory structures larger than 10 m2 (108 sq ft); smaller detached storage structures may be exempt if they have no plumbing, subject to zoning setbacks. Source: Ignace building department, last checked 2026-07-03.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Ignace?
Decks more than 600 mm above grade require a building permit.
Do I need a permit for a fence in Ignace?
Fences do not require a building permit, but permitted fence heights include 3 ft, 2 feet; pool enclosures require a permit.
Source
From Ignace building department, last checked 2026-07-03. Deck detail: You do not need a Building Permit for: Painting and decorating Construction or Demolition of: Fences Structures less than 108 square feet without plumbing Sheds or trailers required for construction p
This is a plain-language explainer, not legal or professional advice, and not the bylaw itself. Rules change and vary by zone within a city. Always confirm with your municipality's building department and the linked official page before you build. Decks and sheds near a conservation authority's regulated area may need a separate permit.
Other municipalities: Dryden, Ear Falls, Kenora, Machin. Or see every municipality.