This page provides a directory for the Town's various Permits, Applications and Licences. Please review the category list below for more information.
To obtain a permit application Axle Weight Restrictions (Half Loads) please visit the Roads and Drainage Webpage for more information.
To apply for the following licences, please visit our Animal Control page:
For information about Building Permits and Inspections, please visit our Building Services page.
To apply for the following permits, please visit our Monuments & Memorials page:
Please visit the Entrance & Driveway Permit Webpage for information on how to obtain a permit application for a driveway or entrance.
To apply for a Special Event Permit, please visit our Special Event Permits page.
The following Facility Rental applications are available on our Facilities page:
The following Grant, Subsidy and Rebate applications are available from the Town:
To obtain a permit application for Lawn Watering or to find out details about the Towns Watering Restrictions please vist the Water Services Webpage for more information.
To apply for a Memorial Bench or Tree, please visit our Parks & Trails page.
To apply for any of the following please visit the Permits & Applications Webpage or contact Planning Services for additional information.
To obtain a permit application for Moving Heavy Vehicles please vist the Roads and Drainage Webpage for more information.
To obtain a permit application for a Municipal Lands Occupancy Permit, please visit the Roads and Drainage Webpage for more information.
To apply for a Noise By-law Exemption, please visit our Noise Control page.
To obtain an Official Plan Amendment Application Package please visit the Planning Application & Forms webpage.
For all other applications or if you require additional information please contact the Planning Services Department.
For more information about permits, applications, licences, incentives, and approvals please visit the following agency websites:
These agencies need to be involved with building permit approvals and source water protection issues.
Ministry of Transportation |
Building approvals, sign and encroachment permits, and source water protection issues |
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry |
Hunting and fishing permits, tax incentives and fish ladder information |
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change |
Private well records |
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs |
Agricultural tax incentives and livestock claims |
Grey County |
Road, encroachment, sign and entrance/driveway and oversize/overweight vehicle permits, and special event application approvals |
Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
Building approvals, shoreline works permits, and source water protection issues |
Grey Bruce Health Unit |
Septic records (before 2010) and well water testing |
Land Registry Office - Grey County |
Legal property surveys |
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation |
Requests for reconsiderations for property assessments |
To apply for a Temporary Access Permit, please contact Parks & Trails Staff.
Park and Pavilion rental applications are available from our Facilites page.
Please visit the Planning Application & Forms webpage to obtain copies of the following applications:
- Information Meeting Request
- Pre-Consultation Application
- Minor Variance Application
- Consent to Sever Application
- Official Plan Amendment
- Site Plan Approval
- Draft Plan Review of Subdivision / Condominium
- Zoning By-law Amendment Application
For all other applications or if you require additional information please contact the Planning Services Department.
The Town maintains a list of qualified contractors approved to perform cross connection surveys and backflow prevention device testing. The Approved Qualified Contractor Registry is available for review and download under the Backflow Prevention section of the Water Services Webpage.
If you are interested in being included on the Approved Qualified Contractor Registry, please visit the the Backflow Prevention section of the Water Services Webpage or contact the Backflow Prevention Coordinator.
To register a Security Alarm, please contact By-law Enforcement.
To apply for a Short Term Accommodation Licence, please contact the Short Term Accommodations Licensing Officer.
To apply for a Sign Permit, please contact By-law Enforcement.
The following applications and forms are available from Financial Services:
To apply for the following, please visit our Zoning Information page:
- Zoning Information Requests
To obtain a copy of the following Zoning By-law Amendment Applications, please visit the Planning Application & Forms webpage.
- Zoning By-law Amendment
- Request to remove Holding 'h' Symbol
- Request for Tempoary Use By-law (Extension)
- Request for exemption to Park Lot Control
- Deeming By-law
Backflow Prevention Coordinator
519-599-3131 x286
Building Services
519-599-3131 x239
Clerk's Office
519-599-3131 x232
Construction Coordinator
519-599-3131 x275
Finance Enquiries
519-599-3131 x221
Manager of Roads & Drainage
519-599-3131 x271
Operations Department
519-599-3131 x276
Planning Services
519-599-3131 x263