Applications, Licences and Permits

Please complete and submit the Address Change Form if you are changing your mailing address. Please note that the Township is unable to process address changes over the telephone.

Email:  info@eastgarafraxa.ca

Online Submit a Complaint or Issue Form

For Township road-related hazards during business hours, dial 226-259-9400, or 519-939-2600 for after-hours; for Canine Control, contact AgapiK9 at (519) 942-1508; and for Marsville water system emergencies, call (519) 942-5695.

Please read the following: 

• Township Administration will respond to all inquiries within 2 to 5 business days.
• Any derogatory comments will not be responded to.
• Any solicitations for business will not be responded to.

Please be advised that the Township of East Garafraxa does not investigate anonymous complaints. 

For information on Kennel Licensing please contact the Township office for further details.

Fire Permit Application 

Fire permits are available at no charge and can be obtained electronically via email/fax, by regular mail, or in-person at the Township administration office. Fire permits are only valid once reviewed and signed by a Township Official.

Please note fire permits are not transferable and are intended for use by the person and for the property location listed on the permit.

All burning within the Township shall be in compliance with By-Law 07-2009, being a by-law to regulate the setting of fires, prevent the spreading of fires and to establish a fire permit system.

Email:  info@eastgarafraxa.ca 

For information regarding obtaining a Lottery License please contact the Township Clerk at clerks@eastgarafraxa.ca

Lottery licenses are issued in accordance with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

For information on the AGCO please click here. 

Please note that a $5.00 application fee (or as required by the Province) is required for all requests.  Please email FOI Requests to the Township Clerk at clerks@eastgarafraxa.ca.

A person or group wishing to make a Delegation/Presentation to Council shall submit a Delegation Request Form to the Clerk or designate in-person, by mail, or by email to clerks@eastgarafraxa.ca. 

Building Permit Application (to construct or demolish)

All building permit applications for the Township are processed online through the CityView Portal. Review of applications are conducted by the Township and the County of Dufferin Building Services Department. 

Please visit Dufferin County's Building Services webpage for further information regarding the Building Permit Process, and for the following County of Dufferin Permit Application checklists to assist with the application process:

• Accessory Buildings
• Agricultural Projects
• Basement Apartments 
• Decks (Construction Guide Included)
• Demolitions
• Dwelling Units (Septic Included)
• Non-Residential Projects
• Septic Systems
• Sheds, Gazebos, Pool Enclosures
• Signs  
• Temporary Tents

Please note Township Municipal Approval is required for all development.

When a building permit is not required under the Building Code, it is the property owner's responsibility to ensure that Township Zoning requirements and other applicable policies/By-Laws are met, and that Conservation Authority approval/clearance is obtained, if necessary.

Visit the Township's Planning and Development webpage for additional information. 

Hurricane Clip Rebate Program (County of Dufferin)

In partnership with the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, Dufferin County is offering a rebate incentive to property owners or builders in Amaranth, East Garafraxa, Grand Valley, Melancthon, Mono, Mulmur, and Shelburne who install hurricane clips during construction on all new buildings, additions, or renovations.

Please visit Dufferin County's webpage for further information on the Hurricane Clip Rebate Program.

Mandatory Pre-Application Consultation

In accordance with the Planning Act and pursuant to Township of East Garafraxa By-law 35-2022 and the Township Official Plan, as amended, owner(s)/applicant are required to consult with the Township prior to the submission of development applications, such as:

• Official Plan Amendment
• Zoning By-law Amendment
• Temporary Use By-Law
• Holding Zone Removal
• Draft Plan of Subdivision
• Draft Plan of Condominium
• Consent (Severance)
• Site Plan Approval
• Site Plan Amendment(s)
• Minor Variance

No development applications submitted to the Township of East Garafraxa for approval under the Planning Act, shall be deemed complete or accepted for processing, until at least one pre-application consultation meeting has occurred between the proponent and Township staff.  Pre-application consultation is mandatory in respect of all development applications under the Planning Act.

Please note that the Township cannot offer planning advice, however, the Township will peer review documents supplied from your registered professional planner.

Printable Version of the Pre-Application Consultation Form

Fillable Version of the Pre-Application Consultation Form

Minor Variance Application Form

Printable Version of the Minor Variance Application Form

Fillable Version of the Minor Variance Application Form

Official Plan Amendment 

Printable Version of the Official Plan Amendment

Fillable Version of the Official Plan Amendment

Severance (Consent)

Printable Version of Application for Consent (Severance)

Fillable Version of Application for Consent (Severance)

Fillable Version of the Site Plan Approval

Fillable Version of the Zoning By-Law Amendment Temporary Use By-law and Holding Zone Removal

An Entrance Permit is required under the following circumstances on the Township of East Garafraxa roads:

• Construction of a new entrance
• Changing the design/size of an existing entrance
• Changing the location of an existing entrance
• Changing the use of an existing entrance (i.e. the classification)
• Construction of a temporary entrance
• Paving of an existing entrance

Please click here for the Entrance Permit Application Form. 

Fees:  $100.00 Non-Refundable Fee and $600.00 Deposit

Entrances are subject to final inspection and approval.  Please contact the Public Works department to request a final inspection once entrance is complete.  Upon satisfactory inspection of the entrance, the $600.00 deposit shall be refunded. 

If the entrance is found to be unsatisfactory, the deposit shall be held until corrected. In the event that the Township of East Garafraxa is required to repair the entrance, costs shall be deducted from the deposit and any remaining funds shall be returned. If the costs incurred by the Township exceed the deposit received, the balance shall be deemed to be due and payable to the Township.

**Please note that if you reside on a County of Dufferin Road within the Township of East Garafraxa you will have to apply for an Entrance Permit from County of Dufferin.  For the County's application process please click here for further information.  

This program runs from May 1st through October 24th annually and is carried out with the permission of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. It is designed to protect municipal drains, culverts, and roads from damage caused by nuisance beavers.

For further information please visit the Dufferin County Nuisance Beaver Program webpage.

A Road Occupancy permit is required whenever there is any type of work or activity on a Township Road or Road Right of Way which will interrupt normal traffic flow, cause safety concerns, and/or change existing conditions including:

• Construction on private property in which the right-of-way is used for staging equipment
• Construction on private property in which large equipment is accessing property
• Private events not fully contained on private property
• Installation of new entrances and/or entrance upgrades
• Parades
• Filming
• Athletic events (marathons, cycling, etc.)
• Utilities repair/installation

This ensures that the Township can:

• Determine conflicts with other activities
• Ensure that road conditions are adequate for the type of activity
• Review safety related concerns and issues
• Monitor cleanup, damages, etc.
• Inspect restoration work

Please click here for the Road Occupancy Permit Form.

The fee for a Road Occupancy Permit is $750.00, please refer to By-Law 4-2011- Tariff of Fees for Municipal Cost Recovery for more information including deposit amounts.

The Township requires a completed application accompanied by a certificate of insurance naming the Township of East Garafraxa as an additional insured.