Applications, Licences and Permits

As provided for under the authority given by the Government of Ontario and in accordance with the Ontario Marriage Act, the Municipal Clerk and Deputy Clerk may solemnize Civil Marriages.

• Officiant services are held in Council Chambers
  • offered Monday to Friday
  • services may be scheduled any time between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
  • services are not available on the second and fourth Monday of the month due to Council meetings (unless otherwise posted)

Marriage Licences are issued at the Customer Service Centre Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Licence Fee

The cost for a Marriage Licence is $125.  Payment can be made by cash or by Interac.

An Encroachment Permit is required when you want to temporarily occupy any portion of the Town's right-of-way or public lands for some kind of activity.

The Encroachment Permit process helps ensure steps are taken to keep pedestrians, vehicles and the general public safe while the activity is taking place.

When is a permit typically required?

• when construction companies, contractors or residents want to use a portion of the right-of-way for the temporary placement of containers, materials, and vehicles used in the construction process
• for special events that require use of the sidewalk or right-of-way (i.e. sidewalk sales, charity events)

How to apply

In order to receive an Encroachment Permit, applicants must submit the following to Engineering Services:

• A completed Encroachment Permit application form
• Liability Insurance Certificate of $2 Million minimum coverage naming the Town of Tillsonburg as additional insured
• WSIB Clearance Certificate
• Sketch/drawing of the proposed encroachment
• Traffic Control/Safety Plan

All Encroachment Permits are subject to standard conditions as well as any site-specific conditions that may apply.

An Encroachment Agreement is required if the proposed encroachment is to reoccur on an annual basis or is expected to be in place for longer than one (1) year. For further information on Encroachment Agreements, including applicable fees, please call the Customer Service Centre at 519-688-3009.

County planning staff are at the Customer Service Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) to discuss your project.

Planning staff can provide professional advice and recommendations for your minor variance application.

County planning staff are at the Customer Service Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) to discuss your project.

The purpose of the Site Plan Control approval process is to:

• Ensure development enhances and is compatible with the surrounding area in terms of character, use and scale;
• Present a favourable image of the Town to visitors, potential investors and residents;
• Contribute to a safe, functional and visually attractive built environment for all users;
• Ensure the development is compatible with the natural environment of both the surrounding area and downstream areas; and
• Ensure that the Towns technical requirements (Engineering, Planning, Recreation, Fire, Building, Public Works) are satisfied.

Applicants are encouraged to review the Site Plan Approval Guidelines prior to submitting a Site Plan Application Form. If you require further assistance please contact the Customer Service Centre.

Signage and other forms of outdoor advertising are important to the success of many businesses. Building and By-law Services uses a permit process to make sure signs in Tillsonburg:

• are the appropriate size
• are put in proper locations
• are built and installed correctly so they aren't dangerous to the public
• don't negatively impact neighbouring properties

Sign regulations

By-law 3798 regulates signs, advertising devices and the posting of notices in Tillsonburg.

The application process for sign permits varies depending on whether a sign is temporary or permanent.

Sign Variance

Sign variance application for a Minor or Major Variance to the Sign By-Law.