Applications, Forms, Licences and Permits

Travel Permit

Department: Public Works

Resources:

• An ANNUAL permit is valid for 1 year from the date of issue.
• A SHORT TERM permit is valid for 10 days from the date of issue and requires disclosing the specific route

Form(s): 

• Travel Permit - ANNUAL
• Travel Permit - SHORT TERM

Entrance/Access to County Roads Permit

Department: Public Works

Resources:

• Required for all new entrances or alternations to existing entrances
• New entrances must be identified by staking desired location
• An access permit must be completed prior to work commencing
• Fees for access permits supplied by the County will vary in price
• For details refer to:
  • By-law 2595-1999 
  • By-law 2595-1999 Figures 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B

Form(s):

• Entrance/Access to County Roads Permit Application

Work Permit

Department: Public Works

Resources:

• Required when any work is being done on a County road allowance

Form(s):

• Work Permit Application

Sign on County Road Permit

Department: Public Works

Resources:

• Required for permanent or temporary signs
• For details refer to:
  • By-law 2541-1997

Form(s):

• Signage on County Road Permit Application

Road Use for Special Event Permit

Department: Public Works

Resources:

• Application must be made 90 days prior to event
• For details refer to: County of Perth Policy for Special Events on County Roads

Form(s):

• Road Use for Special Events Application

Consent Application

Department: Planning and Development

Resources:

• Application for Consent - Information Sheet
• Surplus Farm Dwelling Severances - Guide for Applicants

Form(s):  

• Surplus Farm Dwelling Severance - Farm Owner Application Form

Official Plan Amendment Application

Department: Planning and Development

Resources:

• Planning and Development information page

Form(s):

• Application for Official Plan Amendment

Subdivision or Condominium Plan Approval Application

Department: Planning and Development

Resources:

• Planning and Development information page

Form(s):

• Application for Approval of Plan of Subdivision or Condominium

Tree Removal Notice of Intent Application

Department: Corporate Services

The County of Perth has a Forest Conservation By-law in place that regulates the destruction or injuring of trees. This By-law was enacted to help improve the forest, soil, fish, wildlife and water resources within the County of Perth by conserving and improving the woodlands and woodlots located within the County.

If a land owner or a contractor is considering a tree removal, they are required to submit a Notice of Intent to the Corporate Services Department. A Notice of Intent needs to be received by the Corporate Services Department at least five (5) business days prior to any destruction or injury or trees pursuant to Section 3 (2) of the By-law and at least twenty (20) business days prior to any destruction or injury of trees pursuant to Section 3 (1) of the County's Forest Conservation By-law.

To contact the County's By-law Enforcement Officer:

Telephone: 519-291-2236 
Email: By-law Enforcement Officer

Form(s):

•  Tree Removal Request - Notice of Intent

Electronic Funds Transfer Setup Application

Department: Corporate Services

Form(s): 

• Electronic Funds Transfer Setup Application