Applications, Licences and Permits
Building
- Application for a permit to construct or demolish - building permit application. for additional supporting documentation please see the building services page.
- Application for a pool enclosure - an application to construct a pool enclosure.
Rates & Fees
By-law enforcement
- Fire / burn permit - permanent fire permit
- Municipal Law Enforcement Complaint Form
- Fireworks display permit - this permit authorizes the following person/party to hold a fireworks display
Drainage
- Drainage assessment - application for if you require a drainage assessment reapportionment to be undertaken
- Petition for Drainage Works By Owners - Form 1
- Notice for Request for Drain Major Improvement
- Notice for Request for Drain Minor Improvement
Financial Services
- Email tax bills authorization - the Township of Norwich is now offering residents and businesses the opportunity to receive property tax bills and notices by e-mail as opposed to regular mail.
Planning
- Site plan application guidelines - approval guidelines - schedule "a" to By-law no. 15-2012
- Site plan application - site plan approval application form
- Rezone application guideline - rezone guidelines
- Rezone application - application for zone change
- Consent/minor variance application - application guide: consent or consent and minor variance
under section 53 of the planning act - Minor variance application - application for minor variance
or for permission
Roads
Fees and deposits related to this permit must be paid in advance per the latest User Fees and Charges By-law
- Traffic calming request - to request staff to conduct a preliminary assessment - see Traffic Calming Policy and Guide
- Roads Use Permit - Application and permit to undertake work on a municipal road, boulevard, and/or sidewalk.
- Entrance Permit - Permit for new laneway entrance on road allowance
- Oversize Moving Permit
Licence Applications
Dog Licencing - Docupet
As of September 2021, the Township of Norwich has partnered with DocuPet to offer pet licensing services in the municipality. DocuPet is a world-leading pet profile, lost pet, and licensing platform. Pet owners are now able to license pets through a simple online process at norwich.docupet.com
You may also license in person at the Township of Norwich or by calling DocuPet at 1-855-249-1370.
Pet licences are important as they serve as a critical method of identifying dogs in the Township of Norwich. Pets wearing valid licence tags spend little to no time at local shelters, reserving that valuable space for the animals that truly need it.
In addition to a contactless licence application and delivery, DocuPet offers a free 24/7 HomeSafe™ lost pet service included with each licence and the option to upgrade to a colorful designer tag that doubles as the pet’s official licence.
The unique identification number on the reverse of your pet’s DocuPet licence tag is linked to an online pet profile that can be accessed by Township staff, where your contact information and details about your pet can be looked up in the event that they get loose.
We are excited to offer residents this simplified and improved process for pet licensing.
Visit norwich.docupet.com for more information, or contact DocuPet by phone at 1-855-249-1370, or email at info@docupet.com
Thank you,
The Township of Norwich
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Protective Services Department at 519-468-2410.
Licencing/Tag Fees:
Before March 31st (2022)
- Spayed or Neutered Dog – Twenty dollars ($20.00) per dog with Veterinary’s Certificate (Proof of Spay/Neuter).
- Intact Dog – Thirty dollars ($30.00) per dog.
As of April 1st of the Licensing Year
- All Dogs (Spay/Neuter/Intact) – Fifty dollars ($50.00) per dog with no exceptions.
Once licences are purchased for the year 2022 and onward, the license will be valid for 365 days from the date of purchase.
Lost or Stray Dogs
If your dog is missing or you have a problem with a stray dog, please contact:
HILLSIDE KENNELS at 1-888-469-3247
- Application for a Kennel Licence
- View the Dog control by-law - No. 15-2017 consolidated with By-law No. 09-2021 A BY-LAW TO REGULATE, AND RESTRICT DOGS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF NORWICH
The Township of Norwich may issue a lottery licence for specific charitable gaming, to eligible organizations. For additional information regarding Lottery Licences and eligibility please refer to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). First time applicants should read the Charitable Lottery Licencing Overview.
Note: An individual is not eligible for a lottery licence
You Must Follow These Three (3) Steps:
- Lottery Licence Eligibility Review
- Lottery Licence Application
- Lottery Licence Reporting
1. Lottery Licence Eligibility Review
If your organization has not been licensed by the Township in the past two years you must provide the Municipal Clerk with a completed Lottery Licence Eligibility Application and supporting documentation. Staff will review your application and notify you of your organization's eligibility to conduct a lottery.
2. Lottery Licence Application Process
Raffle
A raffle is a lottery where tickets are sold for a chance to win a prize at a draw. This includes 50/50, elimination, stub and calendar draws. The Township may licence raffles with prizes up to $50,000.
Application to Manage and Conduct a Raffle
Please review the Raffle Licence Terms and Conditions and the Lottery Licence Terms and Conditions
Break Open Tickets
Break open tickets are instant win tickets. A break open ticket is a device made of cardboard and which has perforated cover window tabs behind which are symbols revealed by tearing open the cover tab. The winning combination of symbols is specified on the back of the ticket.
Application for Break Open Ticket Lottery Licence
Please review the Break Open Ticket Terms and Conditions and the Lottery Licence Terms and Conditions
Break Open Ticket Lottery Report
Bingo or Media Bingo Event
Bingo is a game of chance where players are awarded a prize or prizes for being the first to complete a specified arrangement of numbers selected at random.
Regular and Special Bingo Licence Terms and Conditions
Application to Manage and Conduct a Bingo Lottery
Media Bingo is a bingo event that is conducted on or through media such as radio or newspaper.
The Township may licence bingo or media bingo events, held in a public place, with a prize board up to $5,500.
Media Bingo Terms and Conditions
Application to Manage and Conduct a Bingo Lottery
Lottery Event at a Bazaar
A municipality may issue a licence to an eligible charitable or religious organization for bazaar events
Bazaar Licence Terms and Conditions
Application to Manage and Conduct a Lottery Type Scheme at a Bazaar
3. Lottery Licence Reporting
A Lottery Report and supporting documentation must be completed and filed with the Municipal Clerk within 30 days of the holding of the lottery in accordance with the terms and conditions under which the lottery licence was issued.
Any person operating a Refreshment Vehicle within the Township of Norwich must adhere to the provisions of By-law 50-84. As such, they are required to complete an application form and submit it together with a current Food Safety Inspection Report from the County of Oxford and payment in the amount of $150.00 to the Clerk's department.
Marriage Licence - To obtain a marriage licence, you will need to Complete a Marriage Licence Application form which must be signed by both parties.
- bring 2 pieces of government-issued identification for each person getting married (one piece of identification must include your photo).
Examples of government-issued identification:
- government-issued Birth Certificate, including any change of name certificates
- Valid Passport
- Record of Immigrant landing with photo
- Canadian Citizenship Card
- Native Status card with photo
- Valid driver’s licence
- Valid Ontario Photo Card
**Please note health cards are NOT accepted as identification
The licence fee is $123.00, payable by cash or debit.
A marriage licence is valid for 3 months from the date it was issued.
***In order to ensure that staff are available to issue the marriage licence, please make an appointment by contacting the Clerk's Department
Phone: 519-667-2000 (Lizz Birchall x7610 or ebirchall@norwich.ca)