Building Services |
Updated Feb. 17 2021 |
Building Services staff are doing everything possible to keep the building process moving in these unprecedented times. All construction is permitted. Please refer to the latest
Building Services Announcement for detailed information. |
By-law Enforcement |
Updated April 3 2020 |
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Construction Projects |
Updated Jan. 13 2021 |
City road construction projects are generally proceeding as scheduled at this time. Please refer to the specific projects via
barrie.ca/roadwork for detailed information. City construction projects can continue as part of the
Provincial regulations declared on January 12. We have ensured that all our City construction contractors have implemented COVID-19 safety protocol. Construction workers working on City projects are limiting contact with each other and additional hand sanitizers and wipes have been made available to them. No meetings are being held inside construction trailers, instead site meetings are being conducted via teleconference. City staff (project managers, inspectors) involved in these projects are also following appropriate distancing and sanitizing protocols. The safety of City staff and our contractors is of utmost importance. |
Council & Committees |
Updated Jan. 11 2021 |
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Court Services |
Updated July 8 2021 |
Provincial Offences Act Offices (45 Cedar Pointe Dr. & 575 West St. in Orillia) are closed. Visit
barrie.ca/CourtServices for full information. Traffic Violations and other Provincial Offences Act tickets can be paid via
barrie.ca/OnlineServices. |
Emergency Services |
Updated Mar. 30 2020 |
Fire & Emergency Service- Barrie Fire response times are not impacted. Stations are closed to the public.
- Outdoor burning permits are available for purchase online only via
barrie.ca/BurnPermits.
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Fire safety education events and activities, including station tours, are temporarily suspended.
- Fire Inspections for building permit purposes continue for non-occupied structures only, following public health standards. If an Emergency inspection situation should arise, it would be assessed on a case by case basis by the Fire Chief and would have to follow public health standards.
- Fire Prevention Officers are available to follow up on violations using photographs and video. They can be reached by phone or email: (705) 728-3199 or
fire.prevention@barrie.ca .
Barrie Police ServiceBPS is providing updates on how their response to COVID-19 will affect the public. The public is assured that the 911 system continues uninterrupted. Visit
barriepolice.ca/bps-covid-19-updates for up-to-date information. |
Events |
Updated Feb. 26 2021 |
Special Event permits are not being issued for third-party events taking place on municipal property while the stay-at-home order is in effect. Permit applications will be accepted for future events and will be considered when the order has been lifted. These events will be subject to provincial and municipal requirements applicable at that time and must have a COVID-19 safety plan that has been reviewed by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. Meeting/event spaces are closed with limited exceptions for childcare and day camps, court services, government services, and mental health and addiction support services. There may only be a maximum of 10 people if spaces are open for these specified services. For more information, please contact the Special Events Office at
events@barrie.ca or (705) 739-4285. |
Facilities |
Updated Jan. 14 2021 |
Except for the Transit Terminal, all City facilities are closed to the public until further notice. Buildings remain open to staff for essential service delivery. Staff are ensuring increased sanitizing practices on all common touch points and public spaces at open buildings, as well as Barrie Transit buses. City HallCity Hall (70 Collier St.) is closed to the public. Service Barrie is available by email and phone:
ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca and 705-726-4242. Payments for invoices and bills continue to be accepted through
drop boxes located at the front and back of City Hall.
Service Barrie, will reopen for in-person appointments starting Monday, February 22. Call 705-726-4242 or email
ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca to book an appointment. Community/Recreation CentresPlease visit
barrie.ca/RecUpdates for detailed information. Transit Terminal The Barrie Transit Terminal is located downtown at 24 Maple Avenue and open seven days a week, 7am–10pm. The amount of people allowed in the terminal at the same time is controlled to ensure customers can maintain a 2-metre distance from each other. Starting Monday, January 18, the transit terminal will be a temporary a warming centre that can be accessed day and night during the winter, regardless of the weather. See
full details about the warming centre. |
Garbage, Recycling, & Organics |
Updated Jan. 13 2021 |
Curbside collection is occurring as scheduled. Visit
barrie.ca/CurbsideCollection for full information. The landfill (272 Ferndale Dr. N.) is open Tuesday to Saturday with a reduced capacity (10 vehicles at a time). Please wear a mask and keep 2 metres from anyone else while visiting the landfill. Visit
barrie.ca/landfill for full details. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility (272 Ferndale Dr. N.) is open on Saturdays only. Please wear a mask and keep 2 metres from anyone else while visiting thefacility. Visit
barrie.ca/HHW for details. The Environmental Centre (272 Ferndale Dr. N.) remains closed to the public until further notice. Residents can request home delivery of recycling boxes and green bins by calling 705-739-4219 or emailing
ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca. |
Libraries |
Updated Feb. 26 2021 |
The Barrie Public Library will be open for low-contact pick-up of holds, 24/7 returns; restrictions apply. Online programs continue. Please visit barrielibrary.ca for full up-to-date information. |
Licensing & Permits |
Updated Feb. 17 2021 |
Building Permit
All construction is permitted. Please refer to
Building Services Announcements for up-to-date information. Burn Permits Outdoor burning permits are available for purchase online only via
barrie.ca/BurnPermits. Event & Culture-Related Permits- Special Event permits are not being issued for third-party events taking place on municipal property while the
stay-at-home order is in effect. Permit applications will be accepted for future events and will be considered when the order has been lifted. These events will be subject to provincial and municipal requirements applicable at that time and must have a COVID-19 safety plan that has been reviewed by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
- Film Permit applications may be considered at the City of Barrie’s discretion. Film projects would be required to meet Provincial requirements for the film industry and must have a COVID-19 safety plan that has been reviewed by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
For more information, please contact the Special Events Office at
events@barrie.ca or (705) 739-4285.
Marriage Licences (Barrie residents only)Marriage licences will be issued by appointment only to Simoce County residents starting Monday, February 22. Call 705-726-4242 or email
ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca to book an appointment Right Of Way Activity (ROWA) Permits
ROWAP applications are being processed online through
APLI. Payments can be made by cheque and dropped off at City Hall
drop boxes (front entrance at 70 Collier St or entrance at back parking lot). Please contact Service Barrie at
ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca or 705-726-4242 with any questions.
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Marinas & Boat Launch |
Updated Jan. 13 2021 |
Barrie's marinas and Tiffin Boat Launch are closed for the season. Please visit
barrie.ca/marina for details. Please visit
barrie.ca/WaterfrontParking for full information about the pass.
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Parking |
Updated Jan. 13 2021 |
Downtown ParkingThere is a 10-minute parking limit on Dunlop Street & side streets to help businesses and customers with curbside pickup. Visit
barrie.ca/DowntownParking for full information. Waterfront ParkingVisit
barrie.ca/WaterfrontParking for current waterfront parking areas and information. |
Parks, Trails, & Waterfront |
Updated Jan. 13 2021 |
There are currently no service impacts due to COVID-19 on Barrie's
parks,
trails, or
waterfront. The City has been maintaining more trails by the waterfront and in Sunnidale Park to create more space for people to exercise outside.
Please maintain a distance of 2 metres (6 feet) from those around you when using parks and trails. Refer to the
Guide to Safe Outdoor Activities During COVID-19. Please note that all park washrooms are closed for the season with the exception of the following: - Centennial Park washrooms: the FAMILY washrooms at the Centennial Park building are open daily, 8am–5pm. This washroom is heated and remains open year-round.
- Southshore Community Centre's externally-accessible washroom is open daily, 8am–5pm. This washroom is heated and remains open year-round.
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Planning & Development |
Updated Jan. 13 2021 |
Development Services and other supporting department’s staff continue their work remotely. Staff are available for phone calls, conference calls and video meetings are all being used to meet virtually with residents. The Planner of the Day is available to answer planning related questions online or over the phone only. Email
planneroftheday@barrie.ca or call 705-726-4242.
For Compliance letters (Rush/Regular), please complete the
Request for Compliance Letter form and mail the completed form and cheque amount to:
Service Barrie City Hall, 1st Floor 70 Collier Street Barrie, ON L4M 4T5
Online applications for Committee of Adjustment, Pre-consultations, Site Plan, Site Plan exemptions and building permits are being processed.
Council, Planning Commitee & Committee of Adjustment meetings are being livestreamed on the
City's YouTube channel and Rogers TV. Upcoming virtual meetings are open for public participation. Information about how to participate in virtual meetings is outlined at
Communicating wiith Council.
Site Plan approval and Draft Plan of Subdivision approval are delegated to the Director of Development Services are proceeding, when all technical work is complete.
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Property Taxes |
Updated Feb. 22 2021 |
Tax payment options include online/telephone banking, pre-authorized payment plan, drop boxes at City Hall, or mail. Please see
Property Tax Payment Options for detail. The City’s customer service centre, Service Barrie, is also open for in-person appointments. Call 705-726-4242 or email
ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca to book an appointment. |
Recreation & Community Centres |
Updated March 1, 2021 |
Recreation & Community Centres
Virtual program offerings continue. The City's recreation locations are closed for use of the pool, ice and fitness centre, and in-person fitness classes. Visit
barrie.ca/RecUpdates for detailed up-to-date information. Facility RentalsPublic rentals of the City's community facilities (including Parkview, Dorian Parker, Lampman Lane and Southshore Centre) are unavailable until further notice.
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Road & Sidewalk Maintenance |
Updated June 3 2020 |
Road and sidewalk maintenance work is generally proceeding. Street sweeping of the downtown Business Improvement Area occurs only twice per week and as needed (instead of daily) in 2020.
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Sports Fields & Courts |
Updated Jan. 13 2021 |
Most sports fields are closed for the season. Visit
barrie.ca/SportsFields for the current status of sports fields and courts. |
Theatres |
Updated July 22 2020 |
City-run theatres remain closed until further notice and theatre shows are cancelled until further notice. Should you have a question or concern related to a facility rental, ticket sale or any other inquiry please e-mail
CE.Venues@barrie.ca or call 705-739-4299 and a member of the Recreation and Culture Services Departments will get back to you as soon as possible. |
Transit |
Updated Aug. 4 2020 |
As of Saturday August 1, all Barrie Transit buses have protective, plexiglass shields that provide a safety barrier between riders and bus operators.
Fares are being collected again as riders can now safely board the bus from the front doors. Mask use on public transit is mandatory. Please refer to
barrie.ca/TransitNotices for full details. |
Water Services |
Updated Feb. 12 2021 |
The Surface Water Treatment Plant (20 Royal Parkside Dr.) and Wastewater Treatment Facility (249 Bradford St.) are closed to the public.
Residents may notice water service crews working around the city in teams of one or two to complete essential work to keep water services working effectively and efficiently. These staff are practising physical distancing and taking precautions as advised by the Health Unit. Province-wide COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance Initiative The City of Barrie has joined the province-wide wastewater surveillance initiative for COVID-19 monitoring in municipal wastewater. The City is providing samples from the Wastewater Treatment Facility to labs that will run analysis to determine the amount of COVID-19 present.
Learn more. |