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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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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