Planning and Development Services
No counter service at Town Hall. Please email planningservices@ajax.ca or call 905-619-2529, ext. 3631.
Major Planning Applications (OPA, ZBLA, Subdivision, Condo, Site Plan) and Development Agreements, including associated fees and securities (cheque or certified cheque) are being accepted by courier to Town Hall (65 Harwood Ave. S., ON L1S 2H9), or by pre-arranged drop-off time with a staff person at Town Hall during regular business hours (Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm). All application forms must be pre-commissioned.
Minor Planning Applications (Sign Variance, Driveway Widening*, Property Information Request, Tree Cutting) are being accepted by mail or courier to Town Hall (65 Harwood Ave. S., ON L1S 2H9); by dropping off at Town Hall (mailbox); or by pre-arranged drop-off time with a staff person at Town Hall during regular business hours (Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm). All application forms must be pre-commissioned and accompanied by a cheque (we are not accepting cash payments).
*Please note that Driveway Widening applications will only be accepted if they are related to a condition of approval for a Minor Variance.
Minor Variance Applications are being accepted by mail or courier to Town Hall (65 Harwood Ave. S., ON L1S 2H9); by dropping off at Town Hall (mailbox); or by pre-arranged drop-off time with a staff person at Town Hall during regular business hours (Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm). All application forms must be pre-commissioned and accompanied by a cheque (we are not accepting cash payments).
Heritage Permit Applications and Pickering Village CIP Grant Applications can be emailed to planningservices@ajax.ca.
Procedures for Pre-Consultation Meetings have changed. The Town is still accepting applications, but will not hold in-person meetings until further notice. For information on how to submit a Pre-Consultation Application and have it reviewed, please email: planningservices@ajax.ca
Building Services
No counter service at Town Hall. Please email buildinginspections@ajax.ca or call 905-683-4550.
Building and Demolition Permit Applications (including Site Servicing) are being accepted by mail or courier to Town Hall (65 Harwood Ave. S., ON L1S 2H9); by dropping off at Town Hall (mailbox); or by pre-arranged drop-off time with a staff person at Town Hall during regular business hours (Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm). All application forms must be accompanied by a cheque.
Alternatively, Building and Demolition Permit Applications can be submitted electronically to: BpApp@ajax.ca.
Click Here for Building Permit Submission Requirements
Changes to Building Inspections: As part of the Towns ongoing COVID-19 response efforts, effective immediately, the performance of all building inspections that requires the inspector to enter into an occupied dwelling, will be conducted utilizing either Apple Facetime or Google Duo video chat applications. Instructions on how to use these applications for this purpose can be obtained by contacting your assigned Building Inspector, or by emailing buildinginspections@ajax.ca
Engineering and Transportation
No counter service at Town Hall.
For Engineering Services - Call: 905-619-2529, ext. 3631 or Email: EngineeringServices@ajax.ca
For Transportation Services (General) - Call: 905-619-2529, ext. 3631 or Email: traffic@ajax.ca
For Transportation Services (Active/Sustainable Transportation) - Call: 905-619-2529, ext. 3631 or Email: GetAjaxMoving@ajax.ca
Engineering Drawing Submissions are being accepted by mail or courier to Town Hall (65 Harwood Ave. S., ON L1S 2H9); by dropping off at Town Hall (mailbox); or by pre-arranged drop-off time with a staff person at Town Hall during regular business hours (Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm).
Sediment and Erosion Control Permit Applications are being accepted by mail or courier to Town Hall (65 Harwood Ave. S., ON L1S 2H9); by dropping off at Town Hall (mailbox); or by pre-arranged drop-off time with a staff person at Town Hall during regular business hours (Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm). All application forms must be accompanied by a cheque.
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