Applications, Licences and Permits
The City of Peterborough oversees many activities such as businesses, lotteries and group homes though licences. We also organize things like Civic Award nominations and road closures through applications.
Common application forms, licences and permits
Building Services and Permits |
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If you're doing any construction or renovations, you will need to check whether you need a building permit before you can start on the project. You can find information and forms on our Building Services and Permits page. |
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Civic Awards |
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Each year, Civic Awards are presented to residents of the City of Peterborough who have made a difference in the community through sports, arts, culture and volunteering. Applications are available in January each year and the awards are presented at a public event in June. |
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Lottery licences |
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Please contact the Clerk's Office for information at 705-742-7777 ext. 1819. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) authorizes the City of Peterborough to issue charitable gaming licences to charitable, not-for-profit organizations that demonstrate an eligible mandate, including:
Organizations must submit an eligibility package to the City and receive approval prior to applying for a charitable gaming licence.
If you have questions please call 705-742-7777 extension 1819 or email Kelly Russelle. The City of Peterborough issues the following types of charitable gaming Licences:
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Marriage Licences | ||||||||||
To apply for a marriage licence, visit our Marriage Licences and Ceremonies page. | ||||||||||
Group homes |
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Group homes are licensed by the City of Peterborough. The application to run a Group Home is available at the City Clerk's office or online. |
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Freedom of information request and request for correction to personal information |
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Please contact the Clerk's Office at 705-742-7777 ext. 1820 for information You can make a request for information held by the City of Peterborough by filling out a Freedom of Information Request Form and submitting it with the $5.00 application fee to the City Clerk's Office. If you think that personal information the City of Peterborough has about you is wrong or some information is missing, you can request a correction by filling out the Access/Correction Request form, and submitting it with the $5.00 application fee to the City Clerk's Office. |
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Oversize Load Permit Application |
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To apply for an Oversize Load permit please contact the Construction Contract Administrator. |
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Road closure and event application forms |
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The festivals, concerts and other special events in Peterborough help make our community vibrant. If you are planning an event, please use our Special Events Planning Guide and Application, which will help you with all the required documentation including road closures. Other Road Closures for construction require our Temporary Road Occupancy Application. If you are filming on Peterborough, please complete our Filming Application. Please also see the Guide to Filming in Peterborough. |
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Tree Notice By-law - Notification to remove a tree on private property |
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The notice for the removal of a tree should be sent to our Urban Forestry Division:
The notice is effective when it has been sent electronically - either by email or the online form - or when it has been received at City Hall. |