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# Forms, Permits & Licenses
Access City forms, permits and licences in one convenient location. Use the filter option to quickly find what you need by keyword. Where available, forms and applications can be completed online. Some may require printing, signatures or additional steps before they can be submitted.
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| Permit Name | Description | Form Type | Categories |
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| Adult Entertainment Parlour Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Adult Entertainment Parlour Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Auctioneer Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Auctioneer Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Blasting Permit | Application to conduct blasting operations. | Downloadable Form | Construction |
| Building - Property Status Inquiry | Legal Inquiry related to Building Permit property status. Please note there is a $110 fee non-refundable fee for completion of these inquiries. | Downloadable Form | Residential Land Use Business |
| Building Permit - Construction or Demolition | Application to construct or demolish, add, extend or renovate a building or structure | Downloadable Form | Business Construction Residential |
| Building Permit Inspection Request | Request an inspection for building permit. Please note that the building official will contact you to coordinate the inspection within 48 hours of receiving the inspection request. | Online Form | Construction |
| Burning Permit | Apply for a burning permit on the eService Portal. | External Website | Residential Business |
| Circus / Midway Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Circus / Midway Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Citizen Traffic Request Form | The Citizen Traffic Request Form is used to describe traffic concerns. | Online Form | Complaint Traffic & Parking |
| Complaint and Suggestion Form | Submit a complaint and/or suggestion to the City of North Bay | Downloadable Form External Website | Complaint Other |
| Consent to Sever (Severance) Application | Application for Consent to Sever to the Committee of Adjustment. | Downloadable Form | Land Use |
| Council Code of Conduct Complaint Form | Report a violation of Council's Code of Conduct directly to the Integrity Commissioner. | Online Form | Complaint |
| Door to Door Sales / Service Person Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Door to Door Sales / Service Person Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Engineering Property Status Inquiry Request Form | The Engineering Property Status Inquiry Request Form is used to get information on Subdivision Agreements, easements and municipally maintained roadways. There is a fee associated with this Request Form. | Downloadable Form | Land Use Construction Residential |
| Facility Permit Request | Facility Permit Application Form, Park & Facility Rentals and Special Events | Downloadable Form | Events |
| Fence Permit Application | Application to construct a property line or a pool fence, | Downloadable Form | Residential Construction Business |
| Firearms Repair Facility Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Firearms Repair Facility Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Firearms Repair Facility Business Licence Renewal Application | Application form and information to apply and renew a municipal Firearms Repair Facility Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Flag Raising Request Form | Request to have a flag flown at City Hall (Leger Square). | Online Form Downloadable Form | Events |
| Hawker and Peddler (Annual) Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Hawker & Peddler (Annual) Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business Land Use |
| Hawker and Peddler (Annual) Business Licence Renewal Application | Application form and information to apply and renew a municipal Hawker & Peddler (Annual) Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Hawker and Peddler (Non-Resident) Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Hawker & Peddler (Non-Resident) Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Hawker and Peddler (Resident) Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Hawker & Peddler (Resident) Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Law Enforcement Request for Information Form | This form permits members of law enforcement agencies to gain access to information in the care custody and control of the City for purposes of an investigation in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). | Online Form | Events |
| Minor Variance Application | Application for a Minor Variance under the Planning Act. | Downloadable Form | Land Use |
| Municipal Heritage Committee - Comments | Provide your comments and suggestions to the Municipal Heritage Committee. | | Residential |
| Official Plan Amendment Application | Application to amend the Official Plan. | Downloadable Form | Land Use |
| Outdoor Patio Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Outdoor Patio Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Oversized Vehicle Permit Application | An application form to allow Oversized Vehicles to use City roads. Route and Load information as well as a Certificate of Insurance is required. | Downloadable Form | Business Construction Traffic & Parking |
| Parking Ticket Review | Request to have a parking ticket reviewed. | Online Form | Residential Business Traffic & Parking Complaint |
| Pawnbroker Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Pawnbroker Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Pawnbroker Business Licence Renewal Application | Application form and information to apply and renew a municipal Pawnbroker Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Pet Shop Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Pet Shop Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Pet Shop Business Licence Renewal Application | Application form and information to apply and renew a municipal Pet Shop Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Place of Amusement Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Place of Amusement Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Place of Amusement Business Licence Renewal Application | Application form and information to apply and renew a municipal Place of Amusement Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Preauthorized Water Payment Signup | Sign up for pre-authorized water payments | Downloadable Form | Water & Sewer |
| Precious Metal Purchaser Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Precious Metal Purchaser Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Presentation Before Council Request Form | This form is required in order to make a formal presentation to Council during Meetings of Council. | Online Form | Residential |
| Private Approach Permit Application | This application regulates the use of private approaches placed on municipal road allowances and provides access to private abutting lands. | Downloadable Form | Business Construction Events |
| Proclamation Request Form | The online portal for organizations/individuals to make proclamation requests to the Mayor's Office | Online Form | Events |
| Proof of Septic Pump-Out Request | A form to submit you proof of compliance with By-Law 2014-054 of the City of North Bay. | Downloadable Form | Water & Sewer Complaint Construction Land Use |
| Refreshment Vehicle Class "A" Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Refreshment Vehicle Class "A" (i.e. Chip Truck) Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Refreshment Vehicle Class "B" Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Refreshment Vehicle Class "B" (i.e. Catering Truck) Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Refreshment Vehicle Class "C" Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Refreshment Vehicle Class "C" (i.e. Hot Dog Cart) Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Refreshment Vehicle Class "D" Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Refreshment Vehicle Class "D" (i.e. Ice Cream Cart) Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Residential Rental Housing Change of Ownership Application | Information and Change of Ownership Form for a Residential Rental Housing Licence. | | Residential |
| Residential Rental Housing Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a Residential Rental Housing Licence. | | Residential |
| Residential Rental Housing Licence Renewal Application | Application form and information to apply and renew a Residential Rental Housing Licence. | | Residential |
| Restaurant Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Restaurant Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Restaurant Business Licence Renewal Application | Application form and information to apply and renew a municipal Restaurant Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Road or Laneway Closure | Request to close and purchase a City owned Laneway or Roadway. Note: please see Street Work Permit for temporary road closures | Downloadable Form | Land Use |
| Seasonal Restaurant Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Seasonal Restaurant Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Sign By-law Variance Application | Application to vary the Sign By-law. | Downloadable Form | Land Use |
| Sign Permit Application | Sign Permit Application | Downloadable Form | Land Use |
| Special Events - Antique/Collectible Show Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Special Events - Antique/Collectible Show, Class "C" Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Special Events - Craft Show Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Special Events - Craft Show, Class "A" Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Special Events - Trade Show Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Special Events - Trade Show, Class "B" Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Street Work Permit | Street work permit application for permission to close a street, reduce lane ways for construction, or work on city properties. | | Business Traffic & Parking Building Construction |
| Subdivision / Condominium Application | Application for Draft Approval of a Subdivision or Condominium. | Downloadable Form | Land Use |
| Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlour Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlour Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlour Business Licence Renewal Application | Application form and information to apply and renew a municipal Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlour Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Temporary Road Closure Application (Special Events & Construction) | The Temporary Road Closure Application Form is used for temporary special event road closures as well as temporary construction closures of roads, sidewalks and multi-use pathways. If there is construction work or the use of heavy equipment within the road closure, a Street Work Permit is also required and can be obtained through Public Works. | Downloadable Form | Construction Traffic & Parking Events |
| Tobacco Sales Business Licence Application | Application form and information to apply for a municipal Tobacco Sales Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Tobacco Sales Business Licence Renewal Application | Application form and information to apply and renew a municipal Tobacco Sales Business Licence. | Downloadable Form | Business |
| Website Feedback | Let us know what you think of our new website. | Online Form | Other Complaint |
| Zoning By-law Amendment (Rezoning) | Application to Amend the Zoning By-law (rezoning) | Downloadable Form | Land Use |
| Zoning By-law Complaint | Report an infraction of the zoning bylaw. | Online Form Downloadable Form | Residential Complaint Land Use |
| Zoning By-Law Compliance Request | Use this form to request confirmation that your business or use conforms with the City's Zoning By-law. | Downloadable Form | Land Use |
| Zoning Inquiry - Legal | Use this form for formal Zoning Inquiries. Please note there is a $140 fee. | Downloadable Form | Land Use Residential Business |
| Application for Special Consideration for Garbage Bag Limits | Application form for garbage container limit exemption for diaper Waste. | Online Form | Residential |
| Ask a Question | Do you have questions about the Making Over Main Street construction project? | Online Form | Construction |
| Application for ABC Appointments | Application for Appointments to ABC's | Online Form | Events Water & Sewer |
| Site Plan Control Agreement Application | Site Plan Control Agreement Application form | Downloadable Form | Residential Business Land Use |
| Property Standards Form | Property Standards Complaint Form | Online Form | Complaint |
| Short-Term Rental Licence | Application form for Short-Term Rental (STR) Licence. | External Website | Residential Business |
| Report Discarded Sharps | report a discarded sharps form. | Online Form | Complaint |
| Celebrate 100 years with us! | A for seniors turning 100 years old in 2025 to celebrate with the City by receiving a personal birthday card from the Mayor and a shout-out on the radio, social media, and the city's website Will you or someone you know be turning 100 years old in 2025? Celebrate this amazing milestone with us. Fill out the form below and receive a personal birthday card from the Mayor and a shout-out on the radio and social media. | Online Form | Events |
| 2026 Budget - Online Feedback Form | As we plan the 2026 City Budget, we invite you to share your thoughts and priorities. This online feedback form allows you to provide input on how the City allocates resources, identify areas for improvement, and suggest new initiatives. Your feedback is essential in shaping a budget that reflects the needs and values of our community. Please take a few moments to participate and help guide the decisions that affect the future of our city. | Online Form | Taxes |
| Accessibility Feedback Form | By sharing your experiences and suggestions, you can help us identify opportunities for improvement, ensuring our municipal programs, services, and facilities are more inclusive and accessible for everyone. | Online Form | Complaint |
| Artist and Performers Submissions | This is the submission form for artists and performers for North Bay Summer Events, which includes the Tuesday Arts & Culture Nights, Wednesday Summer Concert Series, Canada Day Festival, Hot Summer Night Music Festival (civic long weekend), and Centennial Friday Concerts. | Online Form | Events |
| Algonquin Avenue Road Safety Review Feedback Form | Share your thoughts on pedestrian and traffic safety along Algonquin Avenue. | Online Form | Traffic & Parking |
| Holding Tank Rebate Application | Holding Tank Rebate Application Form. | Online Form Downloadable Form | Water & Sewer |
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