Business Licensing

IMPORTANT If your business does not require a municipal business licence, adherence to the zoning by-law is still required. For […]

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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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Marriage Licence

Additional information about Marriage Licenses is available on the Service Ontario website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/getting-married Overview Marriage Licenses are issued in the […]

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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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Busking

Busking permits are required for any individual who wishes to perform along the waterfront (Centennial to Seaway Park) from April […]

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