COTTAGE & SEASONAL HOME PERMIT DRAWINGS — ONTARIO

Cottages • Seasonal Homes • Recreational Dwellings

Cottage and seasonal residence permit drawing for Ontario building departments

Province-Wide Service

Leckie Drafting Services Inc. provides permit-ready residential drawings for cottage and seasonal home projects throughout Ontario.

This service is intended for clients who already have a general layout in mind and require clear, Ontario Building Code–compliant drawings for permit approval — without unnecessary design iterations or delays.

PROJECTS WE SUPPORT

We prepare permit drawings for cottage and seasonal residential construction including:

All projects are designed under Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code, where applicable, and prepared by a BCIN-certified designer.

ONTARIO-WIDE — NO SITE VISITS REQUIRED

Cottage and seasonal home projects can typically be completed anywhere in Ontario without site visits.

Drawings are developed using:

  • Client sketches
  • Sample or reference plans
  • Concept layouts
  • Marked-up preliminary drawings

This remote approach allows projects to move forward efficiently and keeps costs predictable.

A PRACTICAL, SYSTEM-BASED APPROACH

This service is not focused on aesthetic or conceptual design.

Instead, it is built around:

  • Practical layouts
  • Constructable details
  • Clear dimensions and notes
  • Inspector-friendly documentation

All drawings follow a standardized format refined over nearly two decades of residential construction work.

This consistency helps:

  • Reduce municipal review time
  • Minimize clarification requests
  • Avoid redesign during permit review

HOW THE PROCESS WORKS

  1. You provide a sketch or reference plan
  2. Preliminary permit drawings are prepared
  3. You mark up any required changes
  4. Revisions are completed
  5. Final permit drawings are issued

Once finalized, you receive:

  • A PDF set of completed permit drawings
  • Schedule 1 – Designer Information
  • Energy Efficiency Design Summary (EEDS)

These documents are ready for submission to your local building department.
For a detailed breakdown, see the full permit drawing process.

ENGINEERING & CODE CONSIDERATIONS

Most cottages and seasonal homes designed under Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code do not require engineering.

However:

  • Slab-on-grade buildings over 55 m² typically require engineering
  • Engineering requirements depend on structure size, configuration, and site conditions

When engineering is required, coordination or referral to qualified professionals can be provided.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

The following services are not provided as part of the permit drawing package:

  • Site plans
    Zoning review and site-specific planning approvals are handled by the owner or other qualified consultants
  • Septic design
  • HVAC design
  • Plumbing or electrical layouts
  • Construction or project management

These services are typically completed by other qualified consultants or trades, each responsible for their own regulated scope of work.

IS THIS SERVICE A GOOD FIT?

This service works best if you:

  • Are planning a cottage or seasonal home
  • Have a sketch or reference plan
  • Want efficient, permit-ready drawings
  • Prefer a clear, structured process

This service may not be a good fit if you are seeking:

  • Conceptual or aesthetic design services
  • Extensive design exploration
  • Ongoing coordination with multiple consultants

NEXT STEPS

If you are planning a cottage or seasonal home in Ontario and require permit-ready drawings, please get in touch to discuss your project scope and timeline.

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