Business Licensing

Business Licences are issued by the City and are required for several business types to operate in Sarnia. Business Licences […]

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Building Permit Applications & General Information

A building permit is a municipal document from the City of Sarnia that provides legal authorization to begin construction of a building project.

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Dog Licensing

Dog owners in the City of Sarnia are required to licence their dogs, over the age of 6 months, annually in accordance with Regulation of Dogs and Cats By-Law.

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Home Based Businesses

A Home Occupation is an occupation or business conducted as a secondary use for gain or profit within a dwelling unit and/or a permitted accessory structure on the same lot.

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Lottery Licences

If your charitable organization is interested in applying for a lottery licence an eligibility review must first be conducted. Please download the document Requirements for Running Lotteries for further information.

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Getting Married / Se marier en Ontario

On this page1. What you need to obtain a marriage licence2. Obtaining a marriage licence 3. After the marriage ceremony […]

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Oversize/Overweight Loads

Please refer to Oversize/Overweight Permit attachment for details regarding loads passing through the City of Sarnia. This file contains information […]

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Road Occupancy Permit Application

All barricades, signs, signals, traffic control persons and detour design shall meet all requirement of Book 7 Ontario Traffic Manual – Temporary Conditions. Access for emergency vehicles must be maintained at all times, unless approved by City Engineer.

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Municipal Approval for Liquor Sales

Municipal Approval A Municipal Information Form must be completed and signed by an applicant’s local municipal clerk’s office for a […]

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Temporary Patio Program

Learn more about and apply to operate a temporary patio on a City sidewalk in front of your business.

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