Permits, Applications & Licences

The Town of The Blue Mountains is responsible for issuing a wide variety of licences and permits. Whether you are starting a new building project or applying for a dog licence, Town staff are happy to help.

The following table provides a centralized directory for all permits, applications and licences. If you are not able to find what you're looking for, please contact the Town for assistance. 

TitleCategory
Masonry Fireplace Permit
A building permit is required for the replacement or installation of a masonry or factory-built fireplace.Please note that the Town offers Cloudpermit, an online system that allows property owners, builders, and members of the business community to…
Building & DevelopmentDocument
Minor Variance
A minor variance is a change or permission from the specific requirements of the Town’s zoning by-law. The minor variance process allows a property owner the opportunity to seek permission or relief from a specific provision of the Town’s zoning…
Building & DevelopmentDocument
Monument Permits
Monuments, apart from corner markers, are not sold by the cemetery and must be purchased from a monument provider. However, you must purchase a Monument Installation Permit to obtain permission to install a monument in the cemetery.
CemeteryDocument
Municipal Land Use Permit
Each person, firm or utility requiring to make an excavation or perform work on Town Lands in the municipality must apply to the Operations Department for a Municipal Land Use Permit for the proposed work.View Application
Roads
Niche Shutters Permits
Niche shutters are included in the purchase of each niche in the columbarium.  However, shutter engraving is not included and must be performed by a monument provider. A Niche Shutter Permit must be obtained before a niche shutter can be…
CemeteryDocument
Noise By-law Exemption
A noise exemption can be requested for events or activities, such as a special event or the use of construction equipment, that may be in contravention of the Noise By-law.
By-Law EnforcementDocument
Official Plan Amendment
If you wish to use, alter or develop your property in a way that does not conform with the Town's Official Plan, you must apply for a site-specific Official Plan Amendment. Any change to the Official Plan requires an Official Plan Amendment…
Building & Development
Oversized Vehicle Permit
The Town of The Blue Mountains issues permits to allow the movement of oversized & overweight vehicles and loads which exceed the limits set out in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) on town-owned roads.View Application
Roads
Owner's Authorization Form
All residential, multi-family, agricultural, commercial and industrial building permit applications must include an Owner's Authorization Form signed by all owners listed on the title of the property.Please note that the Town offers Cloudpermit…
Building & DevelopmentDocument
Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Application for Tax & UtilitiesFinanceDocument