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 authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement with Beaumen Waste Management Inc. for the provision of recycling collection and processing 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 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 Vimy Blvd.
to award a tender and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Cavanaugh Construction Ltd. for the rehabilitation of Plaunt Street South
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Cavanaugh Construction Ltd. for the advancement of sanitary servicing on O’Brien Road
to award a tender and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Goldie Mohr Construction Ltd. for the rehabilitation of Highway 60
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Grant A. Crozier Excavating Ltd. for the reconstruction of Baldwin Street
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Jp2g Consultants Inc. for construction management services relating to the advancement of sanitary servicing on O’Brien Road.
to award a tender and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Smiths Construction, a Division of Miller Group Inc, for the construction of a road linking Stewart Street and Albert Street
to award the engineering services for the Highway 60 – Downtown Project to Jp2g Consulting Inc.
to award the engineering services for the Barnet Boulevard Rehabilitation Project to Morrison Hershfield Limited
Award engineering design and construction management services for the reconstruction of Baldwin and Ross Street to EXP Consulting Services
to award a tender and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Bonnechere Excavating Inc. (BEI) for the reconstruction of Plaunt Street Phase 2
to award a tender and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Bonnechere Excavating Inc. (BEI) for the reconstruction of Part A – Downtown Highway 60 and Part B – Downtown Connector Streets
to award the engineering design services and construction management services for the reconstruction of Baldwin Street and Ross Street to EXP Consulting Services
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 enter into a Contribution Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Transportation, for Connecting Links Program funding for the Highway 60 Downtown Reconstruction
A By-Law to establish Development Charges for the Corporation of the Town of Renfrew
to award a scope of change to the engineering services for the Highway 60 – Downtown Project to Jp2g Consulting Inc.
to amend By-Law No. 30-2011, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an extension agreement with Beauman Waste Management Systems Ltd. for Recycling Collection Services, from September 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017
to amend By-Law No. 31-2011, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an extension agreement with Canadian Waste Management Inc. for Garbage Collection Services, from September 1, 2016 to March 17, 2017
To regulate the erection and maintenance of fences and including the fencing of privately owned swimming pools.
to award a professional services contract to J.L. Richards and Associates Limited required to prepare a conceptual design of the Renfrew Municipal Works Garage
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 authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Corington Engineering Ltd. for 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
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Dean Batstone, in relation to the property located at 45 Railway Avenue, Town of Renfrew
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with the Renfrew Animal Hospital, in relation to the property described as being Part of Lot 9, Concession 3; O’Brien Road, Town of Renfrew
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Renfrew Victoria Hospital, in relation to the properties described as being Part of Lot 14, Concession 1 Albert and Stewart Street, Town 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 32 Prince Avenue East, 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 described Part of Lots 25 and 26, Plan 35, Railway Avenue, Town of Renfrew, County of Renfrew
Being a By-Law to amend By-law 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 pursuan to Section 34 of the Planning Act, with respect to the property located at 470 Raglan Street North, 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 described as Part of Lots 25 and 26, Plan 35, 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 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 73 Plaunt Street South, Town of Renfrew, County 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 authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Financial Incentive Program Agreement with Christina Ouellet, owner of the Flower Factory, in relation to the Façade Improvement Grant for the property located at 166 Raglan Street South
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Financial Incentive Program Agreement with Deborah Pollard, owner of the Square Nail, in relation to the Signage Improvement Grant for the property located at 188 Raglan Street South
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Financial Incentive Program Agreement with Rick Lewis, owner of Rick’s Pet Stores Inc., in relation to the Façade and Accessibility Improvement Grants for the property located at 193 Raglan Street South
to dedicate Part 1 on Plan 49R-18772 as a public highway and naming it Plaunt Street South
to dedicate Part 1 of Plan 49R-18687 as a public highway and to name it Plaunt Street South
To establish development charges for the Corporation of the Town of Renfrew.
to enter into an Easement Agreement with Candace Lee Plotz
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Encroachment Agreement with Sandra Lanthier in relation to the use of a portion of the public Highway known as Raglan Street South
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Encroachment Agreement with the Renfrew County District School Board in relation to the use of a portion of the public highway known as Veterans Memorial Boulevard
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Encroachment Agreement with Renfrew Hydro Inc. in relation to the use of a portion of the public highways known as Argyle Street North and O’Gorman Avenue
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an encroachment agreement with Renfrew Victoria Hospital, in relation to the installation of two (2) Directional Signs on Raglan Street North, Town of Renfrew
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an amended encroachment agreement with Renfrew Victoria Hospital, in relation to the installation of Directional Signs on municipal right-of-way’s known as Raglan Street North and Albert Street
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an encroachment agreement with Renfrew Victoria Hospital, in relation to the installation of a chain link fence within public highway known as Albert Street, Town of Renfrew
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Encroachment Agreement with the Santa Fe Southwestern Grill (Renfrew) Inc., in relation to the use of a portion of the public highway known as Raglan Street South
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Encroachment Agreement with the the Santa Fe Southwestern Grill (Renfrew) Inc., in relation to the use of a portion of the public highway known as Raglan Street South
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Financial Incentive Program Agreement with Rick Lewis, Owner of Rick’s Pet Stores Inc., in relation to the Rear Façade Improvement Grant for the property located at 193 Raglan Street South
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 Rick Lewis, Owner of Rick’s Pet Stores Inc., in relation to the Signage Improvement Grant for the property located at 193 Raglan Street South
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Financial Incentive Program Agreement with 17449229 Ontario Inc., in relation to the Signage Improvement Grant for the property located at 106 Raglan Street South
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 authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Financial Incentive Program Agreement with Dr. Dewey, Humphries & Rowley, in relation to the Signage Improvement Grant for the property located at 281 Raglan Street South
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Financial Incentive Agreement with Rocky Mountain Crown and Kilt Inc., in relation to the Property Improvement Grant for the property located at 409 Stewart Street
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Financial Incentive Program Agreement with 2575990 Ontario Inc. and the Rocky Mountain Crown and Kilt Inc., in relation to two Property Improvement Grants for the property located at 409 Stewart Street
to lift several one-foot reserves throughout the Town of Renfrew as well as to dedicate these parcels of land as public highway
to amend the Official Plan of the Town of Renfrew in order to change the land use policies of the property located at 29 Bridge Street
to amend the Official Plan of the Town of Renfrew in order to change the land use policies of the property located at 45 Railway Avenue
to amend the Official Plan of the Town of Renfrew in order to change the land use designation of three (3) properties described as being Part of Lot 14, Concession 1
to amend the Official Plan of the Town of Renfrew to update the Official Plan in accordance with Section 26 of the Planning Act
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
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 22 on Registered Plan 49M-93
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 a Site Plan Agreement with David L. Barr in relation to the to the property identified as 32 Prince Avenue East
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Site Plan Agreement with 1716729 Ontario Inc. in relation to the property located at 331 Martin Street
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Site Plan Agreement with 1716729 Ontario Inc. in relation to the property located at 331 Martin Street
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an amended Site Plan Agreement with Kent Bulmer and Thomas Gordon Cobus in relation to the property identified as 563 King Street
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Site Plan Agreement with Kent Bulmer and Thomas Gordon Cobus in relation to the property identified as 563 King Street
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an amendment to the Site Plan Agreement with Charles Briscoe Holdings Ltd. in relation to the property located at 570 Barnet Boulevard
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 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 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 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 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