Marriage Licences & Certificates

Getting married? Every marriage in Ontario requires a marriage licence before the actual ceremony takes place.  

Information on Marriage Licences & Certificates

Birth Registration & Certificates

Welcome baby! Details on how to obtain a birth certificate for your new bundle of joy.

Information on Birth Certificates & Registration

Registering Your Pet

All pets over the age of 6 months are required to be licenced.  Fees are reduced for spayed or neutered pets. Register and renew your pet license online or in person.

Registering Your Pet Brochure

Pet Licence Application Form

Building Permits & Applications

Looking to do some renovations or build a shed?  A permit might be required.

Information on Building Permits

Registering Your Business

Starting a business?  Most businesses require a City of Barrie business licence to operate.

Information on Business Licences

City Hall Room Bookings

Registered charities and not-for-profit organizations are able to book a meeting room at City Hall.  Find out more.

City Hall Room Booking Application

BACTS Application

The Barrie Accessible Community Transportation Service (BACTS) is a specialized bus transportation service operated to assist those persons with mobility difficulties. Service is temporary or permanent, depending on the user's eligibility.

BACTS Application Form

Registering Your Two-Unit House 

The City of Barrie requires every two-unit house within the city to be registered. As part of the registration process, the City will confirm that the two-unit house is legal under the City’s Zoning Bylaw, and that the house complies with several health and safety regulations.

Information on Registering Your Two-Unit House

Vacancy Rebate Program

Are you a commercial or industrial property owner looking for information on the vacancy rebate program? See the guidelines and application form.

Vacancy Rebate Program Application

Vacancy Rebate Program Guidelines

Right Of Way Activity Permit

You need a permit to undertake any activity within a right of way or on public lands within the City of Barrie.

Right of Way Activity Permit

Outdoor Burning Permit

If you want to enjoy an outdoor fire this year, you are required to have a fire permit. 

More information here

Over-Sized Load Permits

Find out the details on how to obtain a single or annual oversize load permit.

Lottery Licenses

Did you know it is illegal to conduct a lottery without a licence?  Find out more and ensure you meet the provincial criteria.

More information on the Lottery Licensing By-law.

Handicap Parking Authorization

To permit law enforcement officers to enter a property for the purpose of enforcement with respect to the parking of vehicles in the designated handicap parking spaces.

Handicap Parking Authorization Form

Minor Variance Application

If you are looking to construct, renovate or alter a building in a way that does not meet with the City’s zoning by-law you need permission from the City first.

Minor Variance Application Form

Fire Route Authorization Form

To permit law enforcement officers to enter a property for the purpose of enforcement with respect to the parking of vehicles in the designated fire route.

Fire Route Authorization Form

Official Plan Amendment or Zoning By-law Amendment Application Form

All the information you need to make an application to the City for an Official Plan amendment or a Zoning By-law amendment.

Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment Form

Sign Permits

Before you put up any sign including garage sale or birthday signs, review the City’s sign bylaw and see if you might need a sign permit first.

Sign Permits Online Application

Liquor Licence Application

Applying for a Liquor Licence for your establishment? Download the Liquor Licence Application Questionnaire to get started.

Encroachments and Release of Easements

Does your porch or garage encroach on City lands? You need to enter into an encroachment agreement to permit an encroachment. Do you want to install a pool and you have an easement that conflicts? Apply to determine if the easement can be released. 

Application for Encroachment Agreement

Site Plan Application

Development of a significant portion of land within the City of Barrie is subject to Site Plan Control. Therefore, applicants must consult City staff to determine if the parcel(s) of land to be developed are located within the City’s Site Plan Control Area. In a designated Site Plan Control Area an application for Site Plan approval is required prior to development.

Development Process

Site Plan Application

Pre-Consultation for Concept Site Plan Review 

The City of Barrie provides a pre-consultation service for the review of concept site plans prior to making formal application for Site Plan Approval. The intention is to identify any issues that need to be addressed and to inform the applicant of the City’s interests, fees and the anticipated costs of development, up front.

Development Process

Pre-consultation for Concept Site Plan Review Application

Municipal Consent Application

You need to obtain Municipal Consent in order to make any new utility installations within a right of way or on public lands within the City of Barrie.

Municipal Consent Application
Municipal Consent Application

Outdoor Patios, Blade Signage and Awnings

This summer season, more restaurants will be able to take advantage of the summer weather with the opportunity to offer an outdoor dining experience amidst the pleasurable Downtown and in proximity to the Kempenfelt Bay waterfront.  Restaurant establishments will be able to extend outdoor patios to the edge of the street. Uninterrupted pedestrian traffic flow will be maintained through the provision of temporary sidewalks, designed for pedestrian safety and temporarily located on some on-street parking spaces.