Pool Enclosure
A physical obstacle used to prevent unauthorized access to a pool located on a residential lot installed in conformance with the Pool Enclosure By-Law. Some examples of a Pool Enclosure include: Fence, Above Ground Pool, Lockable Hot Tub Lid, Removable Ladder.
Residential Accessory Building
A detached covered structure greater than 10m2 in area and is not used for human habitation. Examples: Garage, Greenhouse, Boat House, Garbage Bin Enclosure, Sheds, Carports, Pergolas, Gazebos, Playhouses. Note: Secondary Dwellings are not Residential Accessory Buildings. To apply for a secondary dwelling permit, click Building Permit.
Residential Deck
A platform, or series of platforms, accessory to a main building that may be free-standing or attached to a structure. Examples: Deck, Balcony.
Sewage System
A system designed to dispose of human waste on the property (not connected to municipal services). Examples: Septic Tank, Holding Tanks, Filter Beds.
Building Permit
Residential: buildings designed for people to dwell (i.e. houses, apartments, condos, Secondary Dwelling, retirement homes, etc).
Industrial: buildings designed for manufacturing and/or storage (i.e. factories, warehouses, storage, etc).
Commercial: buildings used for business, personal services, and/or mercantile purposes (i.e. retail stores, offices, etc).
Institutional: buildings such as hospitals, care homes, nursing homes, schools, laboratories, and civic buildings.
Designated Structures: structures such as Retaining Walls, Signs, Solar Panels, Pedestrian Bridges, Crane Runways, Exterior Storage Tanks, Support for Wind Turbines, Dish Antennas, Solid Nutrient Storage Facilities.
Demolition: a demolition permit applies when a structure is being completely removed (if any part of the structure will remain, an alteration permit is required.) To apply for a demolition permit, choose 'Demolition' as your primary application purpose.
Certified Model Application
This application type is designed for Builders who intend to construct multiple copies of a house. Certified Model Applications do not grant permission to construct. A separate Building Permit application is required to be submitted and issued before any construction is permitted. To apply to construct a previously Certified Model: go to 'My Records', load the CM record, under 'Record Info' click 'Create Site Specific'.
Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG)
The Tax Increment Equivalent Grant (TIEG) program is offered through the Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The purpose of the TIEG program is to incentivize the development of medium and high density purpose-built rental units by providing a yearly grant for a period of up to ten (10) years. This application must be submitted after you have obtained Site Plan Control approval and have submitted a building permit application, but before you have been granted any occupancy permits. The grants will only be provided after the improvements to the property are complete and after the reassessment of the property by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) has demonstrated an increase in the assessed value of the property. The grant is provided to the owner (registered or assessed), tenant or assigned third party, after the taxes have been paid in full. To confirm your project meets eligibility requirements and learn more about the TIEG, please see the Housing CIP website: www.barrie.ca/housingCIP
Please refer to the TIEG page on barrie.ca for more details about this program.
Should you have questions regarding the TIEG application process or eligibility requirements, please contact of Barrie Development Services Department at (705) 726-4242, or via email at HousingCIP@barrie.ca
Development Charges (DC) Deferral Requests
The Development Charges (DC) Deferral program is an incentive offered through the Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP). To reduce financial barriers to the construction of high-density residential and mixed-use buildings, the City of Barrie is allowing qualifying projects to seek approval to defer the payment of project development charges (DCs) from Building Permit issuance to prior to the issuance of the final Occupancy Permit. The project must be new construction located within the City of Barrie and a high density residential development and the application must be submitted after you have obtained Site Plan Control approval and have submitted a building permit application, but before you have been granted any occupancy permits. To confirm your project meets eligibility requirements and learn more about the DC Deferral, please refer to the Development Charges (DC) Defferral Requests page on barrie.ca for more details about this program.
Should you have questions regarding the DC Deferral request application process or eligibility requirements, please contact of Barrie Development Services Department at (705) 726-4242, or via email at HousingCIP@barrie.ca
Pre-Consultation
A Pre-Consultation application is encouraged prior to the submission of an application for:
Zoning By-law Amendment, Official Plan Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision
An amendment is required for any variation to the provisions set forth in the Zoning By-law or Official Plan.
A draft plan of subdivision is required for the subdivision on a single parcel or block of land into multiple lots/blocks, or for the creation of condominiums.
Removal of Hold
With a site specific rezoning, a Hold provision can be placed on the development of the lands until additional works are submitted, such as a Record of Site Condition (RSC) or the Site Plan Control process. Once submitted to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services, the Hold can be removed.
Site Plan
Site Plan Control regulates the placement of buildings and structures on a lot, the relationship of structures to adjacent properties and streets, and matters of exterior design for properties subject to Site Plan Control. Approval is required prior to any of the above works.
Exemption from Full Site Plan Approval
Exemptions from the Full Site Plan Approval process may be considered for minor development and/or site alterations on lands subject to Site Plan Control, at the discretion of the Director of Planning and Building Services, or their designate. Within the City, minor development and/or site alterations may include, but are not limited to exterior building facade improvements/alterations, minor building additions, exterior patio additions, minor parking lot additions/alterations and temporary sales trailers.
New Condominium
A Plan of Condominium is used to divide property to allow individuals to own a portion of a building (or unit) and a share in the property's common areas (elements). The common elements could include the building(s), amenity spaces, private roads, and municipal service connections. The Plan can apply to new and existing residential, commercial and industrial buildings and properties. A Plan and Declaration are registered on title by the Land Registry Office and all future owners are responsible for maintenance and provision of on-site services through a Condominium Board.
Consent
A Consent application is required to subdivide land without the requirement of a plan of subdivision. Consent applications can take the form of the creation of new lots, lot boundary adjustments, the creation of easements, and leases exceeding a period of 21 years.
For more details regarding permit requirements please see Consent and Minor Variance Applications on the Barrie.ca website.
Minor Variance
A Minor Variance application is required for permission or relief from the requirements of the City's Zoning By-law where circumstances make it difficult to comply with the specific zoning standards.
For more details regarding permit requirements please see Consent and Minor Variance Applications on the Barrie.ca website.
Site Alteration
A site alteration plan is required for activities such as removal of topsoil from the site, the placing or dumping of fill at the site, the alteration of the existing grade of the land at the site or excavation by any means including but not limited to the removal of vegetation cover, the compaction of fill, or the creation of impervious surfaces, or any combination of these activities that would the change the landform and natural vegetative characteristics of the site.
Permitted Use Letter
A Permitted Use Letter is written confirmation of the zoning and permitted uses at a subject property. The letter is often requested by a business owner to confirm their proposed business is permitted on a specific property. The letter does not confirm compliance with any other regulations set out in the Barrie Zoning By-law.
For more details regarding Permitted Use Letters please see the Planning and Development Letters section of the Property & Engineering Information Requests page on the Barrie.ca website.
Tree Removal and Combined Tree Removal/Site Alteration Permits
If you are planning to remove or cause injury to one or more trees that are part of a woodlot (forested area) of 1/2 acre in size or larger, you will require a Tree Removal Permit from the City of Barrie.
Part Lot Control/Deeming By-Law
Part Lot Control allows a property owner to divide a block of land that is registered in a plan of subdivision into parcels that can be individually sold or transferred (i.e. lots for semi-detached and townhouse dwellings).
A Deeming By-law allows a property owner to remove lot lines within a registered plan of subdivision to create larger or alternate sized lots, provided the plan of subdivision has been registered for a period of 8 years or more.
Business Licence
Please visit barrie.ca to determine if your business requires a licence.
Please note: if you are applying for a Taxi Cab Company (over 150+ drivers), a Private Transportation Company, or an Adult Entertainment Establishment - Class B, please visit 45 Cedar Pointe Drive (in-person) to pay your Business Licence fees.
Right of Way Application
A Right of Way Activity (ROWA) Permit constitutes permission from the City for work to commence in the event any ground is broken and/or equipment/machinery are operated on or transported across City property, including, and not limited to the roadway, curb, boulevard, sidewalk, parkland, open space, public walkways and environmentally protect lands.

For more details regarding permit requirements please see Right of Way Activity (ROWA) Permit on the Barrie.ca website.
Oversize Load
Apply for a Single or Annual Oversize Load Permit. For more details regarding permit requirements please see Oversize Load Permit on the Barrie.ca website.
Municipal Consent
Request the municipality's authorization to occupy a specific location within the City's Rights-Of-Way (ROW).
Outdoor Solid Fuel-Burning Appliance Permit
Apply here for an outdoor burning permit. Residents must meet the requirements in the By-Law. and obtain a burn permit.
Please click the requirements link to see more details regarding permit requirements on Barrie.ca website.
Compliance Letters
Compliance Letters Requests can provide information the City of Barrie may have on a property with respect to the following:
  • Status of Ontario Fire Code inspections (previous 12 month history)
  • Environmental Waste Disposal Site Inquiry if property was used for the purpose of a municipal waste disposal site and if the property location is within 500 meters of known Landfill
Please refer to the Property Compliance Letter Request page on Barrie.ca for more details including applicable fees and how to request information not included within this application.
Busker Permit
Apply for free Busker Permit.
For more details regarding permit requirements please see Busking Permit on the Barrie.ca website.
Barrie Arts & Culture Investment Program
The overall goal of the Barrie Arts and Culture Investment Program is to help strengthen Barrie's arts and culture ecosystem through strategic investments in the work of not-for-profit creative organizations.
The following arts and culture organizations are encouraged to apply: Performing arts organizations (includes theatre, dance, and music) Visual arts organizations, Arts service organizations, Literary arts organizations, and New media organizations.
For more details regarding funding application requirements please see Arts & Culture Investment Program on Barrie.ca.
Recreation and Sport Community Grant
The purpose of the Recreation and Sport Community Grant Program is to provide funding support for programming, events, workshops, activities, and facilities which focus on building participation and engagement in recreation and sport to enhance the broader health and well-being of the community. For more details regarding application requirements, please see Recreation & Sport Community Grant on the Barrie.ca website.