The Development and Works Department encompasses Planning, Building, Waste Management - Recycling/Garbage and Public Works.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Telephone 613-432-8166
Fax 613-432-8265
Email dw@renfrew.ca
After Hours 613-432-6446
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement with Topps Environmental Services Inc. for solid waste collection services
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
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.
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.
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)
To regulate the erection and maintenance of fences and including the fencing of privately owned swimming pools.
to award the engineering services for the O’Brien Road Multi-Use Pathway project to exp Services Inc
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
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
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
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
To establish a policy on storm and sanitary sewer lines to private property in the Town of Renfrew.
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
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.
to amend By-Law No. 29-2016, as amended, to establish Fees and Charges for services, activities and the use of property provided by the Town of Renfrew
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
Being a By-Law to amend By-Law No. 29-2012, to regulate and control parking of vehicles in the Town of Renfrew
Being a by-law respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections
To designate a Community Improvement Project Area, respecting the revitilization, redevelopment, and enhancement of the Town of Renfrew.
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
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
To establish development charges for the Corporation of the Town of Renfrew.
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
To authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Financial Incentive Program Agreement with Nicholas Potvin, in relation to a Façade, Building and Signage Improvement Grant for the property located at 11 Renfrew Avenue East, and 223-225 Raglan Street South (Roll # 474800003510700)
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).
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
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
Being a By-Law to regulate the erection, location and type of signs permitted in teh Town of Renfrew
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
