Applications & Permits

All municipalities need applications and permits to keep things running smoothly, and having these documents available online helps make things easier for residents. That's where these downloads can help. They're PDF files that include all the particulars of the most commonly requested applications and permits. Scroll down for the name of each application or permit, and a chance to click and download your own copy, which you can print, fill out, and return to the municipal office. There are many more applications and permits not included here, so if you don't find the one you're looking for, contact the municipal office at 705-282-2702 or [email protected]

 

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Fire Permits are required from April 1 to December 31 for all burning, including campfires. Visit the office to fill out your free fire permit.

 

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'Request to be Heard by Council' Form
Request to be Heard by Council Forms.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 68.7 KB

To apply for a permit to construct you will be required to provide two sets:

-completed application with date and signature.

-drawings of proposed structure including foundation details, structural details, and all elevations.  

-If it is a steel or other engineered structure, provide all the drawings from the manufacture.

-Site plan showing where the structure will be located with measurements to All 4 lot lines, as well as to your house/cottage, and any other structure.

-Pictures of paperwork are not accepted. PDF format only.

-send everything together to avoid delays.

 

-all paperwork can be dropped at your local Municipal Office 

OR

-all can be sent back via email: [email protected]

or mail to Box 680 Gore Bay, P0P1H0 

or dropped at the Gordon Barrie Island Township Office: 29 Noble Sideroad.

 

All payments required, will be payable at the Municipality of record for the build.

 

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Application for Permit to Construct or Demolish (Building Permit)
Application for a Permit to Construct or
Adobe Acrobat Document 247.5 KB

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Authorization to Amend
This form enables property owners to change their mailing address. We, as a municipal government, require the signature of the property owners to change a mailing address. If you download this form, sign it and then scan it and email it to us, then we can make the change without the need for you to visit our office.
Authoriation to Amend record02.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 119.3 KB

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Shoreline Work Permit
An application needs to be made to council for any shoreline work. Property owner must submit a plan explaining purposed work and attach photos. If permission is granted a Hold Harmless Agreement must be signed by the property owner and our Municipal Clerk.
Hold Harmless Agreement 2017_.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 54.3 KB
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Application for Zoning Amendment
An application needs to be made to the Manitoulin Planning Board for an amendment to the Zoning By-law 2022-016 for the Corporation of the Municipality of Gordon/Barrie Island. Please use the attached form and ensure that it is printed on 8.5" x 14" paper.
Zoning Amendment Application-2025.pdf
Adobe Acrobat Document 365.8 KB