{"name":"BuildRules permit index: Melancthon","canonical_url":"https://buildrules.ca/permit-index/melancthon-township-of","generated_at":"2026-11-07T18:54:41.477Z","latest_verified":"2026-11-07","coverage":{"cities":1,"project_types":3,"city_project_answers":3,"official_source_urls":3},"methodology_url":"https://buildrules.ca/methodology","source_directory_url":"https://buildrules.ca/sources","records":[{"city":"Melancthon","city_slug":"melancthon-township-of","province":"Ontario","project":"Deck","project_slug":"deck-permit","question":"Deck permit rules in Melancthon","guidance_status":"Depends on project conditions","direct_answer":"A deck in Melancthon may qualify for a building permit exemption if it is detached, has no roof, serves one dwelling and stays below 600 mm above grade at every point.","last_verified":"2026-11-07","official_source_count":2,"official_source_urls":["https://www.dufferincounty.ca/building-services/frequently-asked-questions/","https://www.dufferincounty.ca/building-services/building-permit-applications/"],"buildrules_url":"https://buildrules.ca/melancthon-township-of/deck-permit"},{"city":"Melancthon","city_slug":"melancthon-township-of","province":"Ontario","project":"Roof replacement","project_slug":"roof-replacement-permit","question":"Roof Replacement permit rules in Melancthon","guidance_status":"Depends on project conditions","direct_answer":"Dufferin County lists replacing roof shingles among work that does not need a building permit in Melancthon.","last_verified":"2026-11-07","official_source_count":2,"official_source_urls":["https://www.dufferincounty.ca/building-services/frequently-asked-questions/","https://www.dufferincounty.ca/building-services/building-permit-applications/"],"buildrules_url":"https://buildrules.ca/melancthon-township-of/roof-replacement-permit"},{"city":"Melancthon","city_slug":"melancthon-township-of","province":"Ontario","project":"Shed / accessory structure","project_slug":"shed-permit","question":"Storage Shed permit rules in Melancthon","guidance_status":"Depends on project conditions","direct_answer":"A storage shed in Melancthon may be exempt from a building permit at up to 15 m² when it meets Dufferin County’s five conditions.","last_verified":"2026-11-07","official_source_count":2,"official_source_urls":["https://www.dufferincounty.ca/building-services/","https://www.dufferincounty.ca/building-services/building-permit-applications/"],"buildrules_url":"https://buildrules.ca/melancthon-township-of/shed-permit"}]}