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Development & Works

Development & Works

The Development and Works Department encompasses Planning, Building, Waste Management - Recycling/Garbage and Public Works.

 

 

Building

If you are considering renovating or building, the Chief Building Official offers services to ensure compliance with the Building Code and various Town by-laws. Services include the administration, enforcement, education and dispersal of information to the public regarding the Building Code, Zoning, Minimum Property Standards, Development Charges, Signs and Fences to name a few.

Land Use Planning

Land Use Planning  services includes processing of plans of subdivision, zoning, official plan amendments and site plans.  The scope of responsibilities includes urban design such as downtown streetscape, parks, the sale and purchase of municipal property and the development of the Town’s Industrial Parks. The Committee of Adjustment considers the Planning applications including minor variance and severance matters. Town Council, other boards, commissions and departments are advised through the Planning of applications for changes to the Official Plan, Zoning By-law, Policy and other planning documents.

Engineering

The Development & Works department administers and oversees key aspects including development related engineering, such as lot grading and storm water management. Development Engineering is responsible for the administration of subdivision agreements, design and construction of town infrastructure; new storm and sanitary sewers, sidewalks, streets, bridges and culverts. This includes the preparation of contract documents, administration and engineering in the construction field.

Public Works

The Town of Renfrew's Public Works manages the operation and maintenance of municipal roads and sidewalks.  Any issues reported by the public are tracked and then repaired on a priority basis.  The Town is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Water Distribution System, Water Treatment Plant and the Water Polluction Control Plant. These systems consist of water mains, valves, hydrants, meters, service connections and sanitary sewer laterals which service the residents and businesses.

Garbage and Recycling

Waste Management including the Town’s Garbage and Recycling Curbside Collection Program, the processing and disposal of municipal solid waste generated from within the Town of Renfrew, Household Hazardous Waste, Electronic Waste, Batteries and Cell Phones, Leaf and Yard Waste are programs provided. 

Contact Information

Telephone    613-432-8166

Fax               613-432-8265

Email          dw@renfrew.ca

After Hours  613-432-6446

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Development and Works

12-2017 Agreement for Environmental Services

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement with Topps Environmental Services Inc. for solid waste collection services

35-2020 Agreement with BEI for Arnprior/Ross Reconstruction

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Bonnechere Excavating Incorporated (BEI) for the reconstruction of Arnprior/Ross Street

65-2020 Agreement with Call2Recycle Canada Inc.

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement for used consumer-type portable battery recycling with Call2Recycle Canada Inc.

45-2020 Agreement with Emterra Environmental

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement for Recycling, Processing and Marketing with Emterra Environmental

46-2018 Agreement with Greenwood Paving - O'Brien Road Multi-Use Pathway Project

to award a tender and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Greenwood Paving Inc. for construction services for the O’Brien Road Multi-Use Pathway Project

49-2018 Agreement with Jp2g Consulting Engineers - Stewart Street Part A

To authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Jp2g Consulting Engineers for engineering services required to Design and provide Construction Management for the reconstruction of Stewart Street (Highway 60), from Bruce Street to the westerly Town limit, Part A, Town of Renfrew.

50-2018 Agreement with Jp2g Consulting Engineers - Stewart Street Part B

To authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Jp2g Consulting Engineers for engineering services required to Design and provide Construction Management for the reconstruction of Stewart Street (Highway 60), from the Bonnechere River Bridge to Bruce Street, Part B, Town of Renfrew.

7-2020 Agreement with Renfrew Hydro & Envari Energy Solutions

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with the partnership of Renfrew Hydro Inc. and Envari Energy Solutions Inc. to convert the Town’s streetlights to LED

6-2020 Amending Agreement - New Municipal Hazardous or Special Wastes Services Agreement

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Amending Agreement (New Municipal Hazardous or Special Wastes Services Agreement) with Stewardship Ontario

55-2020 Construction Agreement

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement for the reconstruction of Airth Boulevard to Cavanaugh Construction Limited

54-2020 Construction Agreement - Cavanaugh County Road 52

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement for the reconstruction of County Road 52 to Cavanaugh Construction Limited

50-2020 Construction Agreement - Cavanaugh Stewart Street

to award the construction of Stewart Street – Highway 60 Project (Bonnechere River to the west town boundary) to Cavanaugh Construction Limited

43-2020 Contract with Topps Environmental Solutions for Recyclable Material Collection Services

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Contract for Recyclable Material Collection Services with Topps Environmental Solutions (803836 Ontario Inc.) for the provision of recycling collection services

37-2018 Contribution Agreement - Stewart Street

to enter into a Contribution Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Transportation, for funding under the Connecting Links Program with respect to the Detailed Design for the Reconstruction of Stewart Street (Hwy. 60)

77-2016 Development Charges By-Law

A By-Law to establish Development Charges for the Corporation of the Town of Renfrew

34-1982 Fence By-Law

To regulate the erection and maintenance of fences and including the fencing of privately owned swimming pools.

75-2020 Grinding of construction, demolition, wood, shingles, mattresses and other waste at the Landfill

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with 1499545 Ontario Inc. o/a Northern Bulk Logistics for the grinding of construction, demolition, wood, shingles, mattresses and other waste at the Renfrew Landfill Site

58-2017 O'Brien Multi Use Pathway

to award the engineering services for the O’Brien Road Multi-Use Pathway project to exp Services Inc

22-2018 Reconstruction of Barnet Blvd

to award a tender and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Grant A. Cozier Excavating Ltd. for the reconstruction of Barnet Boulevard

27-2017 Reconstruction of Plaunt Street

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Jp2g Consultants Inc. for design and construction management services relating to the reconstruction of Plaunt Street Phase II

63-2017 Reconstruction of Plaunt Street Phase II

to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure, for the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (Ontario), for the reconstruction of Plaunt Street – Phase II

28-2017 Rehabilitation of Swinging Bridge

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with WSP Consulting Engineers to design the repairs and provide construction management services relating to the rehabilitation of the Swinging Bridge

66-2015 Storm and Sanitary Sewer Lines to Private Property

To establish a policy on storm and sanitary sewer lines to private property in the Town of Renfrew.

17-2019 to establish a Waste Management System for the collection and disposal of garbage, ashes, refuse, le

to amend by-law 24-2012, being a by-law to establish a Waste Management System for the collection and disposal of garbage, ashes, refuse, leaf and yard waste and recyclable materials in the Town of Renfrew

21-2016 Winter Maintenance Agreement - County of Renfrew

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with the County of Renfrew for the 2015/2016, 2016/2017, 2017/2018, and 2018/2019 winter maintenance of portions of County Road No. 20 (Bruce St.) and County Road No. 52 (Raglan St. S.

General By-Laws

7-2019 Appointment By-Law - COA

to appoint members to the joint Committee of Adjustment / Property Standards Committee

8-2019 Appointment By-Law - PAC

to appoint members to the Planning Advisory Committee

11-2021 Appointment of By-Law Enforcement and Property Standards Officers

to amend By-Law No. 30-2012, being a by-law to appoint By-Law Enforcement and Property Standards Officers

13-2020 Asset Management Plan Partnership

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with the partnership of Dillon Consulting, Watson and Associates and the Ontario Clean Water Agency to update the Renfrew Asset Management Plan and related studies required by provincial legislation.

80-2018 Consolidated Traffic By-Law

to amend By-Law No. 54-2014, as amended, being a by-law to regulate and govern traffic and the use of highways in the Town of Renfrew

24-2019 Parking By-Law

To amend by-law 29-2012, being a by-law to regulate and control parking of vehicles in the Town of Renfrew.

74-2020 Parking By-Law Amendment

to amend By-Law No. 29-2012, being a by-law to regulate and control parking of vehicles in the Town of Renfrew

20-2016 Property Standards By-Law

to provide standards for the occupancy and maintenance of properties within the municipal boundaries

40-2016 Roof Top Solar Installations

A By-Law of the Corporation of the Town of Renfrew to authorize the borrowing upon serial debentures in the Principal amount of $750,000.00 towards the cost of the Roof Top Solar Installations

Parking

29-2012 - Consolidated Parking By-Law Consolidated Parking By-Law

6-2018 Parking By-Law Amendment

Being a By-Law to amend By-Law No. 29-2012, to regulate and control parking of vehicles in the Town of Renfrew

Planning, Zoning, and Building

13-2000 Building By-Law

Being a by-law respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections

74-2015 Community Improvement Plan

To designate a Community Improvement Project Area, respecting the revitilization, redevelopment, and enhancement of the Town of Renfrew.

19-95 Consolidated Sign By-Law

Being a By-Law to regulate the erection, location and type of signs permitted in teh Town of Renfrew

27-2020 Deeming By-Law 499 Raglan Street North

to deem lands in the Town of Renfrew to not be part of a registered plan of subdivision within the meaning of the Planning Act, with respect to lands known municipally as 499 Raglan Street North; 32, 40, 42 and 50 Grigg Street, and 498 and 508 Moore Street, Town of Renfrew, County of Renfrew

10-2020 Development Agreement - 33 & 35 McGarry Ave.

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Development Agreement with Jody Kelly, in relation to the development of the property located at 33 & 35 McGarry Avenue

77-2016 Development Charges By-Law

To establish development charges for the Corporation of the Town of Renfrew.

17-2021 Downtown Encroachment Seasonal Guidelines

Downtown Encroachment Seasonal Guidelines

9-2021 Encroachment - 639 York Street

to permit the encroachment of a dwelling onto the York Street road allowance, in relation to the property located at 639 York Street, Lot 6, Plan 48; Part 2 RP 49R-19318, Town of Renfrew, Roll # 47-48-000-010-04200

28-2019 Encroachment Agreement - Santa Fe

69-2018 Fencing By-Law

to amend By-law No. 53-79 as amended, regulating the erection and maintenance of fences and including the fencing of privately owned swimming pools

9-2020 Financial Incentive Program - 140 Argyle St. S.

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Financial Incentive Program Agreement with Stuart Mason, in relation to an Accessibility Improvement Grant and a Planning and Building Permit Fee Grant for the property located at 140 Argyle Street South (Roll # 474800005001500).

67-2020 MOU - 2575990 Ontario Inc. - Transfer of Lands

to set forth the terms and understanding between 2575990 Ontario Inc. (Rocky Mountain House/Crown and Kilt) for the Transfer of lands to the Corporation of the Town of Renfrew and to dedicate such lands as a public highway

66-2020 MOU - TIMWEN - Transfer of Lands

to set forth the terms and understanding between TIMWEN Partnership, by its partners Wendy’s Restaurants of Canada Inc. and the TDL Group, for the Transfer of lands to the Corporation of the Town of Renfrew and to dedicate such lands as a public highway

18-2021 Official Plan Amendment – Stewart Street

Official Plan Amendment – Stewart Street

83-2016 Provide for the naming and renaming of the highways

to amend By-Law No. 29-98, as amended, to provide for the naming and renaming of the highways, streets, roads and private roads within the Town of Renfrew

7-2017 Road Naming By-Law

to amend By-Law No. 29-98, as amended, to provide for the naming and renaming of the highways, streets, roads and private roads within the Town of Renfrew

63-2020 Site Plan Agreement - 475 Barnet Boulevard

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Site Plan Agreement with 475 Barnet Boulevard Inc. in relation to the property located at 475 Barnet Boulevard, Roll # 4748-000-020-15550

34-2018 Site Plan Agreement - 64 Ma-te-way Park Drive

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an amendment to the Site Plan Agreement with Nova Pole Industries in relation to the property located at 64 Ma-te-way Park Drive

70-2017 Site Plan Agreement - 648 O'Brien Road

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an amendment to the Site Plan Agreement with 4173015 Canada Inc. (RioCan Renfrew Centre) in relation to the property located at 648 O’Brien Road.

52-2018 Site Plan Agreement - 887 Gillan Road

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a site plan agreement with KJ Hewitt Investments in relation to the property located at 887 Gillan Road

52-2017 Site Plan Agreement - Dentistry O'Brien Road

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Site Plan Agreement with Drs. Atanasiu Dentistry Professional Corporation in relation to the property described as being part of Lot 9, Concession 3, O’Brien Road

28-2020 Site Plan Agreement with Renfrew Victoria Hospital

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Site Plan Agreement with Renfrew Victoria Hospital in relation to the property located at 499 Raglan Street North

6-2017 Subdivision Agreement - Wilson Home Development Ltd.

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Subdivision Agreement with M. Wilson Home Development Ltd., in relation to the property described as being Part of Lots 10 and 11, Concession 3, Town of Renfrew

49-2016 Subsection 50 of the Planning Act

to provide that sub-section 5 of Section 50 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P-13, as amended, does not apply to Block 33 on Registered Plan 49M-78

41-2017 Subsection 50 of the Planning Act

to to provide that sub-section 5 of Section 50 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P-13, as amended, does not apply to Lots 20 and 21 on Registered Plan 49M-78

83-2020 Subsection 50(5)

to provide that Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, does not apply to Block 17 on Registered Plan 49M-93

15-2021 Subsection 50(5)

to provide that Subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, does not apply to Block 23 on Registered Plan 49M-93

20-2018 Temporary Use Agreement - Renfrew Curling Rind Ltd.

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Temporary Use Agreement with the Renfrew Curling Rink Ltd. in relation to the temporary use of the private property for public parking

21-2018 Temporary Use Agreement - Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation Diocese of Pembroke

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Temporary Use Agreement with the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation Diocese of Pembroke in relation to the use of the private property for public parking

33-2018 Temporary Use Agreement - St. Paul's Anglican Church

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Temporary Use Agreement with the St. Paul’s Anglican Church in relation to the use of private parking for public parking

38-2019 Waiver of Distraint

to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Waiver of Distraint with the Business Development Bank of Canada regarding the property know municipally as 550 Hall Avenue

34-2017 Zoning By-Law - 331 Martin Street

to amend By-Law No. 46-2010, being a By-law to regulate the use of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures within the Town of Renfrew pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, with respect to the property located at 331 Martin Street, Town of Renfrew, County of Renfrew

43-2018 Zoning By-Law Amendment - 29 Bridge Street

to amend By-law No. 46-2010, being a By-law to regulate the use of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures within the Town of Renfrew pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, with respect to the property located at 29 Bridge Street, Town of Renfrew, County of Renfrew

61-2020 Zoning By-Law Amendment - 436 Lisgar Avenue

to amend By-law No. 46-2010, being a By-law to regulate the use of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures within the Town of Renfrew pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, with respect to the property known municipally as 436 Lisgar Avenue, Town of Renfrew, County of Renfrew, having Roll No. 4748-000-070-17600

56-2016 Zoning By-Law Amendment - 45 Railway Avenue

to amend By-law No. 46-2010, being a by-law to regulate the use of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures within the Town of Renfrew pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, with respect to the property located at 45 Railway Avenue, Town of Renfrew, County of Renfrew

16-2020 Zoning By-Law Amendment - 475 Barnet Boulevard

to amend By-law No. 46-2010, being a By-law to regulate the use of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures within the Town of Renfrew pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, with respect to the property known municipally as 475 Barnet Boulevard, Town of Renfrew, County of Renfrew.

12-2018 Zoning By-Law Amendment - 48 Hall Avenue

to amend By-law No. 46-2010, being a By-law to regulate the use of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures within the Town of Renfrew pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, with respect to the property located at 48 Hall Avenue, Town of Renfrew, County of Renfrew

26-2020 Zoning By-Law Amendment - 499 Raglan Street North

to amend By-law No. 46-2010, being a by-law to regulate the use of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures within the Town of Renfrew pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, with respect to the property known municipally as 499 Raglan Street North, Town of Renfrew, County of Renfrew, having Roll No. 4748-000-095-05001

68-2016 Zoning By-Law Amendment - Hunter Gate Phase 4

to amend By-law No. 46-2010, being a by-law to regulate the use of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures within the Town of Renfrew pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, with respect to the property identified as being Part of Lots 10 and 11, Concession 3 and forming part of Hunter Gate Subdivision Phase 4, Town of Renfrew, County of Renfrew

62-2020 Zoning By-Law Amendment - Portable Garages

to amend By-Law No. 46-2010, being a By-law to regulate the use of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures within the Town of Renfrew pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, with respect to portable garages

19-2021 Zoning By-Law Amendment – Stewart Street

Zoning By-Law Amendment – Stewart Street