Permits, Licences and Forms

Permits, Licenses and Forms

Applications for various forms, permits, licenses, grants are available below or you may search by subject or keywords under Find Forms.  Any completed form or request for a permit or license may be dropped off at the Town Hall during business hours or in the drop box at after hours. Town Hall is located at 30 King Street East, Gananoque. Business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Hardcopy applications can be mailed to the attention of:

Blake Keyes
Chief Building Official
30 King Street East, PO Box 100
Gananoque K7G 1E9
Email: cbo@gananoque.ca
Phone (613) 382-2149 Ext: 1132

When is a Building Permit required?

  • Any work on a Heritage Property (including renovations, demolition, or partial demolition)
  • All new residential or commercial buildings
  • Residential additions (including bedrooms, family rooms, bathrooms, etc.)
  • Commercial additions or renovations
  • Decks
  • New fireplace/woodstove
  • Porches
  • Sunrooms, Solariums
  • Carports, Attached or detached garages
  • Dormers
  • Furnace replacements to a greater efficiency
  • Plumbing and/or drains
  • Major duct work changes or gas systems
  • New or structural alterations to windows to doors
  • Adding or removing most walls
  • Basement or main floor walkouts
  • Swimming pools, Hot Tubs
  • Change of Use of building
  • Erect signage
  • Electrical systems
  • Tents (open or enclosed) larger than 60 m2
  • Install or modify any life safety or fire suppression system such as fire alarms, sprinkler or standpipe or fixed extinguishing systems
  • Construction or alteration of any freestanding structure over 10 m2 (108 ft2) in area
  • Demolition or removal of all or part of a building

When is a Building Permit Application NOT required?

  • Air conditioning units or heat pumps added to existing systems
  • Re-shingle a roof
  • Install siding on structures
  • Replace existing, same size windows/doors
  • Pool Heaters
  • Painting and decorating
  • Landscaping
  • Fences (other than masonry, concrete, etc. or for swimming pools and hot tubs)
  • Asphalt roof shingling (non-structural)
  • Eaves troughs (drainage must be contained on your own property)
  • Minor repairs to masonry
  • Damp-proofing basements
  • Kitchen/bathroom cupboards without plumbing
  • Freestanding satellite dishes
  • A detached accessory structure, less than 10 m2 (108 ft2) in area. (An accessory structure is any building or structure other than the house.)

Regardless of the need for a building permit, remember you must still comply with any Ontario Building Code requirements affecting these smaller projects, as well as the Development Permit (zoning) By-Law.

Complete applications may be filed in person at the Town Administration Office. Along with the application form, applicants are required to submit the following:

  • Building Permit Application and Forms
  • One copy of the deed or proof of ownership
  • Two sets of building plans (floor plans, elevations and/or cross sections). Plans must be prepared by a qualified designer when required by the Ontario Building Code
  • One copy of your property survey or site plan. Illustrate all proposed new construction.

Applications will be reviewed for compliance with the following:

  • Ontario Building Code
  • Community Planning Permit By-Law (formerly Zoning By-Law)
  • Other agencies having jurisdiction such as the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority and Leeds Grenville and District Health Unit.

When your building permit has been reviewed, and if there are no outstanding requirements, the building division will contact you by phone or e-mail that your permit is ready. The CBO will indicate which inspections will be required during construction.

A building permit gives you legal permission to start construction, demolition, addition, renovation or place a structure on your property. By reviewing and approving building permit applications before any work, ensures your project complies with the building code, zoning by-law and other applicable laws. Not obtaining a building permit before starting work could result in legal and financial consequences.

Residents can apply for building permits online through CloudPermit. For assistance with your application, email cbo@gananoque.ca or call 613-382-2149 ext. 1132.

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Animal Control

Application For Urban Hen Permit

Application for Urban Hen Permit (Under By-law 2020-092).

The application fee, as per the Fees and Rates By-law, is $100.00 for the Start-Up Urban Hen Permit and $25.00 for the Annual Renewal License. 

Dog License

All dog owners are required to obtain a Dog Tag for each dog they own or keep on their property. If you are a landlord, please pass this information to them.

As of March 1, of each year the fee is $25.00.

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Auctioneers

Application for Auctioneers

The undersigned hereby applies to the Town of Gananoque for a license under Auctioneers and other persons selling or putting up for sale goods, wares, merchandise or effects by public auction.

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Building

Building Permit Application - ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES

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Building Permit Application - CONSTRUCT OR DEMOLISH

For new construction, repairs, renovations, demolition, decks and plumbing
Hardcopy applications can be mailed to the attention of:

Terry Willing C.E.T., CBCO
Chief Building Official & Property Coordinator
30 King Street East, PO Box 100
Gananoque K7G 2T6


Phone (613) 382-2149 Ext: 1130

Additional Files

Building Permit Application for Signage

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Building Permit Application for Temporary Portable Sign

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Building: Instructions to Permit Applicants - DECKS

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Building: Instructions to Permit Applicants - DEMOLITION

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Building: Instructions to Permit Applicants - NEW CONSTRUCTION

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Building: Instructions to Permit Applicants - PLUMBING

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Building: Instructions to Permit Applicants - POOLS

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Buskers

Buskers Application

Busker : a person or group of persons who plays musical instruments, sings, dances, acts or otherwise provides entertainment and who seek donations for such performances. This by-law does not include face painters, portrait artists, painters, crafts people, psychics or any person or artist who provides a service or produces a product.

 

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Complaint

By-Law Complaint Form

State Nature of Complaint.

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General

Heritage

Application for Heritage Designation

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Application for Heritage Permit

APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION Under Ontario Heritage Act.

The Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O 1980 defines “alter” or “alteration” as “to change in any manner and includes to restore, renovate, repair or disturb”.

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Lottery

Application to Manage, Conduct and Report on a Lottery

Visit the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for licensing information for the sale, service, and consumption of beverage alcohol, casino gaming, charitable gaming and lotteries. Application forms are also available at the front counter at Town Hall, 30 King St E., Gananoque, ON. The Town's lottery licence fee is three percent (3%) of the value of the price and must be paid prior to the issuance of the licence.

Submission Instructions: (Check to make sure that your computer has Adobe Reader 9 or higher installed)

  1. Download the form to your computer
  2. Open the form with Adobe Reader (v.9 or higher)
  3. Complete the form
  4. Save the form to your hard drive
  5. Send to Town of Gananoque

Lottery Application Forms available for Download:

Raffle and 50/50 Lottery - Application-Terms and Conditions-Reporting

General Lottery Information - in all cases the OLG regulations should be consulted.

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Marriage

Marriage Licence Application Process and Form

What you need to know before you get married in Ontario.

Submission Instructions: (Check to make sure that your computer has Adobe Reader 9 or higher installed) 

  1. Download the Marriage Licence Application on your computer.
  2. Open the form with Adobe Reader (v.9 or higher).
  3. Complete the Application.
  4. Save the form to your hard drive.
  5. Submit via email to clerk@gananoque.ca or you may drop-off at the Town of Gananoque Office (30 King Street East)
  6. The Town Clerk will contact regarding the payment of $135.00 to complete the Licencing Process and to set up an appointment for pick-up.


Wedding Officiants List who have supplied their names to the Town for distribution to the public.

Mobile Canteen

Pawn Shop

Application for Pawn Shop

The undersigned hereby applies to the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Gananoque for a license under the PAWNBROKERS BY-LAW

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Planning

Application for Cash in Lieu of Parking

The undersigned hereby applies to the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Gananoque for an exemption from the off-street parking requirements under the: DEVELOPMENT PERMIT BY-LAW NO. 2010-65

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Application for Subdivision

Application for Plan of Subdivision

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Property Taxes

Application For Reduction in Assessment

Application For Reduction in Assessment - Section 357 & 358 of Municipal Act

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Charity and Legion Tax Rebate Program

Tax rebates for charitable organizations.

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Property Taxes Pre-Authorized Payment Application Form

The Town of Gananoque’s Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Programs offer you three easy ways to pay your taxes: Monthly Installment Program, Regular Installment Program and Arrears Payment Program

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Vacant Commercial and Industrial Building Rebate

Application for Rebate of Property Taxes For Vacancies in Commercial and Industrial Buildings

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Public Works

Application for Storm Drainage, Entrance, Curb Cut

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Encroachment By-Law and Application

Application for an Encroachment Permit.

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Sign Permits

Application for Minor Variance from Signage

The undersigned hereby applies to the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Gananoque for a minor variance from the SIGN AND MERCHANDISE DISPLAY BY-LAW NO.2005-41

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Banner Policy

Applicants may be non-profit organizations, charities, community-oriented organizations, festivals, tourism related activities and others at the discretion of the Town

  • A drawing of the proposed banner including size, colour and material is required with application
  • Event banners are to be requested through the Public Works - but application can be dropped off to Town Hall 30 King St.

Permit for Sandwich Board Signage

BUILDING PERMIT FOR SANDWICH BOARD SIGNAGE Sign and Merchandise Display By-Law 2005-41 Amending By-Law 2006-22

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Permit for signage

BUILDING PERMIT FOR SIGNAGE Sign and Merchandise Display By-Law 2005-41 Amending By-Law 2006-22

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Permit for Temporary Portable Signage

BUILDING PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY PORTABLE SIGN Sign and Merchandise Display By-Law 2005-41 Amending By-Law 2006-22

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Special Events

Special Event / Road Closure Application

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Taxi

Transient Traders

Application for Transient Traders License

The undersigned hereby applies to the Town of Gananoque for a license under the Transient Trader By-Law. BY-LAW NO. 1983-14 AND AMENDING BY-LAW 1996-33

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