Development & Environment
The Planning and Development Department encompasses Building, Land Use Planning, Development related Engineering and Enviroment.
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 Planning and Development 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.
Environment
The Development and Environment Department also manages Environmental Services in the Town of Renfrew including Waste Management, Landfill Management, Urban Forestry and Sustainability Initiatives.
Contact Information
Telephone 613-432-8166 x 308
Fax 613-432-8265
Email arathwell@renfrew.ca
Note: As of May 10, 2023 the Development and Environment Department office has temporarily re-located to the Renfrew Recreation Center located at 67 Argyle Street South. Our phone number and individual extensions remain the same. Building permit and planning applications, blue boxes, garbage bag tags and food cycler filters remain available at Town Hall in the first floor offices. For building permit pick-up and payment please contact the department to make an appointment.
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Downloads
Administration
- Official Plan (1.37 MB)
Official Plan as approved in 2018
Building Permits
- Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish (1.14 MB)
- Building and Grading Plan Information (268 KB)
- Building Fee Schedule (268 KB)
- Building Permit Application Guide (334 KB)
- Inspection Schedule (29 KB)
- Letter of Authorization (89 KB)
- New Residential Construction Information (192 KB)
- Notice of Public Hearing (133 KB)
Proposed Changes to Building Permit Fees - Outdoor Swimming Pool Information Sheet (112 KB)
- Plumbing Permit Application (242 KB)
- Required Drawings (57 KB)
- Residential Mechanical Ventilation Design Summary (530 KB)
- When Do I Need A Building Permit (272 KB)
Land Use Planning
- 2017-08-30_Official Plan Amendment and Schedules (Draft) (4.35 MB)
- Acknowledgement and Waiver - Minor Encroachments (68 KB)
- Application for Consent-Severance (257 KB)
- Application for Encroachment Agreement - Renfrew (245 KB)
- Application for Minor Variance (248 KB)
- Application for Official Plan Amendment (236 KB)
- Application for Part Lot Control (112 KB)
- Application for Site Plan Control (245 KB)
- Application for Zoning By-Law (248 KB)
- Community Improvement Plan (3.90 MB)
Community Improvement Plan - Community Improvement Plan - Application Form (292 KB)
Community Improvement Plan - Application Form - Community Improvement Plan - Project Area (863 KB)
Community Improvement Plan - Project Area - Consent Application Form (212 KB)
- Consent Information Brochure (106 KB)
- Downtown Seasonal Encroachment Guidelines Policy (239 KB)
- Downtown Streetscape Master Plan and Urban Design Guidelines (19.89 MB)
- Land Use Planning Application Fees (132 KB)
Land Use Planning Application Fees - Minor Variance Information Brochure (118 KB)
- Official Plan - Comprehensive Review - January 2018 (1.37 MB)
- Official Plan Amendment Application Form (194 KB)
- Official Plan Amendment Information Brochure (117 KB)
- Official Plan Appendix 1 (1.29 MB)
Appendix 1 Town of Renfrew Official Plan Hazards and Natural Features Map - Official Plan Appendix 2 (938 KB)
Appendix 2 Town of Renfrew Official Plan - Infrastructure Map - Official Plan Appendix 2 Infrastructure Map (938 KB)
- Official Plan Five-Year Review - Public Comment Form (80 KB)
- Official Plan Review 2017 - Highlights of the Proposed Changes (476 KB)
- Official Plan Schedule A (12.36 MB)
Schedule A - Official Plan Schedule A (2.01 MB)
Renfrew Official Plan Schedule Approved with Modifications January 30 2018 - Official Plan Schedule B (605 KB)
- Official Plan Update - Presentation - January 24th, 2017 (306 KB)
- Official Plan_Adopted Appendix 1 Hazards and Natural Features (1.29 MB)
- Official Plan_Adopted Schedule A (2.01 MB)
- Part-Lot Control Exemption Application Form (198 KB)
- Part-Lot Control Exemption Information Brochure (108 KB)
- Renfrew Parking Final Report (5.34 MB)
- Schedule B (1.61 MB)
Official Plan - Schedule B - Site Plan Control Approval Application Form (203 KB)
- Site Plan Control Approval Information Brochure (118 KB)
- Site Plan Information (196 KB)
- Town of Renfrew Official Plan_Adopted (1.37 MB)
- Zoning By Law No. 46-2010 UPDATED 10.26.2021 (1.20 MB)
- Zoning By Law Schedule A (2.30 MB)
- Zoning By-law - Schedule A (1.42 MB)
- Zoning By-Law Amendment Application Form (204 KB)
- Zoning By-Law Amendment Information Brochure (117 KB)
Garbage & Recycling
- 2023 Waste Management Calendar (254 KB)
- Bluebox Transition Info (192 KB)
- Declaration of Haulage (132 KB)
- Food Cycler Pilot Program FAQ (86 KB)
- FoodCycler - FAQ (1.18 MB)
- FoodCycler Pilot Program Notice (383 KB)
- Landfill Fees & Hours (effective May 1, 2023) (117 KB)
- Tree Canopy and Natural Vegetation Policy (286 KB)
- Waste Collection Area Map (287 KB)
- Waste Management By-Law 71-2021 (786 KB)
- Waste Management Pamphlet (1.82 MB)
Projects
- Notice 1 O'Brien Road Gillan to Mask (227 KB)
- Notice 1 Road Closure Raglan (159 KB)
- Notice 10 Construction Notice CR2 (187 KB)
- Notice 10 Road Restrictions May 18 (162 KB)
- Notice 11 Construction Notice (282 KB)
- Notice 11 Construction Notice CR52 (186 KB)
- Notice 12 Construction Update CR52 (186 KB)
- Notice 12 Construction Update Stewart St (187 KB)
- Notice 13 Construction Update Stewart (187 KB)
- Notice 14 Mason Ave Water Shut Off (360 KB)
- Notice 15 Water Outage McAndrew (436 KB)
- Notice 16 Stewart Street Construction Update (186 KB)
- Notice 17 Water Shutdown (504 KB)
- Notice 18 Construction Update Stewart Street (185 KB)
- Notice 19 Water Shutdown (339 KB)
- Notice 2 O'Brien Construction Update (209 KB)
- Notice 20 Construction Update Stewart Street (185 KB)
- Notice 21 Construction Update (426 KB)
- Notice 22 Construction Update Stewart St. (443 KB)
- Notice 23 Water Shutdown Stewart Street (354 KB)
- Notice 24 - Construction Update (177 KB)
- Notice 25 Construction Update Stewart St (178 KB)
- Notice 26 Stewart Street Construction Update (178 KB)
- Notice 27 Stewart Street Update (186 KB)
- Notice 28 SS Construction Update (186 KB)
- Notice 3 Airth Road Restriction CR52 (203 KB)
- Notice 4 Construction Update April 14 2021 (412 KB)
- Notice 4 Construction Update CR52 (169 KB)
- Notice 5 Construction Update April 21, 2021 (178 KB)
- Notice 5 CR52 Construction Update (170 KB)
- Notice 5 O'Brien Road G to M (332 KB)
- Notice 6 CR52 Construction Update (172 KB)
- Notice 6 O'Brien Road Closure (410 KB)
- Notice 7 Construction Update CR52 (185 KB)
- Notice 7 Construction Update May 10 (184 KB)
- Notice 7 Construction Update May 5 (184 KB)
- Notice 7 O'Brien Water shutdown and Road Closure (635 KB)
- Notice 8 Notice to Residents Driveway Access (Cavanagh) (117 KB)
- Notice 8 O'Brien Road Water Shutdown (209 KB)
- Notice 9 Construction Update (186 KB)
- Notice 9 Construction Update (185 KB)
- Public Notice - Arnprior Ave / Ross Street Reconstruction (182 KB)
- Public Notice - Water Tower Maintenance (205 KB)
By-laws
Confirming By-Law
BL.84-2021 Development Charges for the Town of Renfrew
General By-Laws
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
Infrastructure and Public Works
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)
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
Planning, Zoning, and Building
23-2021 Amend Zoning By-Law
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 Town’s statutory review of the Zoning By-Law
30-2021 Amend Zoning By-Law - 95 Plaunt Street South
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 95 Plaunt Street South, Town of Renfrew, County of Renfrew, Roll # 47-48-000-055-04200
42-2021 Amending Site Plan Agreement - 475 Barnet Blvd.
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Amending Site Plan Agreement with 475 Barnet Boulevard Inc. in relation to the property located at 475 Barnet Boulevard, Roll #47-48-000-020-15550
BL.10-2022 Block 18 on Registered Plan 49M-93
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
BL.84-2021 Development Charges for 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.
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).
31-2021 Financial Incentive Program - 28 Raglan Street North
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Financial Incentive Program Agreement with 1443779 ONTARIO INC., in relation to a Property, Landscape and Parking Improvement Grant for the property located at 28 Raglan Street North (Roll #47-48-000-080-06900)
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
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.
52-2017 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
44-2021 Stormwater Pipe Maintenance Agreement - 475 Barnet Blvd.
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Stormwater Pipe Maintenance Agreement with 475 Barnet Boulevard Inc. in relation to the property located at 475 Barnet Boulevard, Roll #47-48-000-020-15550
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
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
22-2021 Temporary Use By-Law - 249 Raglan Street South
a Temporary Use 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 39 of the Planning Act, with respect to the property located at 249 Raglan Street South, described as Lot 15 and 16, Plan 3, Town of Renfrew, County of Renfrew, Roll # 4748-000-035-10400
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
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
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