Municipal Approval
A Municipal Information Form must be completed and signed by an applicant’s local municipal clerk’s office for a permanent location, to support an application for a new liquor sales licence, or for an extension of a licensed premises to an existing liquor licence. This form indicates whether the area in which the premises will be located is “wet”, “damp” or “dry” (in relation to the sale of liquor). Municipal Information Form’s, once submitted are circulated to various City departments, including Building, Planning, and Fire, within 30 days of application you will be contacted.
For more information and how to apply, please contact business@sarnia.ca or 519-332-0330 ext. 3131.
The Municipal Information form is available online: www.agco.ca/alcohol/liquor-sales-licences-municipal-approval.
Temporary patio approval
Do not complete a Municipal Information Form if you are looking for a temporary patio. Request annual Municipal approval for a Temporary Outdoor Patio (for up to 8 months per calendar year) with the City of Sarnia, for AGCO online here.
If your patio will be located on City Property, additional items are required. Please visit Temporary Sidewalk Patio Program for more information, and contact engineering@sarnia.ca with questions.
Fees
Fire Agency Letter and Municipal Information Form fees apply as per the City’s fees for service. Additional fees per department may also apply.
Municipally significant events
The AGCO administers the Special Occasion Permit (SOP) program, which allows for the sale, service and in most cases consumption of liquor on special occasions, such as cash bars at weddings or private receptions, as well as larger scale events that are open to the public, such as charity fundraisers. Please contact the Clerk’s Department at clerks@sarnia.ca or ext. 3320 for more information about municipally significant events.
Additional forms required for a liquor licence are available on the AGCO’s website. Special Occasion Permits (Short term liquor sales) are available at the LCBO, or by contacting AGCO. For more information, contact the AGCO Customer Service anytime via the iAGCO portal or Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5p.m. at 416-326-8700 or toll-free 1-800-522-2876.