Business Licences

You must get the following approvals, in the order they are listed, to include with your application.

1. Approval from Haldimand County Building Division – Contact the Building Division to request an inspection. For initial applications, submit a site plan to the Building Division or drop one off at the County Administration Building (2nd floor) and include a site plan or sketch of the premises' location detailing setbacks, location triangle, and any accessory seating. Note: This is not required for renewal applications that have no substantial changes to the site plan.
2. Approval from Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit – Contact the health unit to arrange an inspection. For additional information, you can email the health unit at ehthotline@hnhss.ca.
3. Approval from Haldimand County Fire Services – Contact the Fire Prevention Officer to arrange an inspection.
4. Approval from Haldimand County By-law Division – Contact the By-Law division to arrange an inspection.
5. Additional approvals as needed:
   • If your premises will be equipped with combustible-fueled appliances, you’ll need an inspection certificate from the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)
   • If your premises is equipped with electrical components, you’ll need a letter of approval from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA).
   • If you do not own the property where your premises is located, you will need to get written permission from the property owner.

Motor Vehicle Racing Business Application

• An approved site plan under section 41 of the Planning Act – if appliable and if required by Haldimand County
• Approval from Haldimand County Building Division – Contact the Building Division to request an inspection. If the proposal does not meet the applicable zoning by-law, you may be required to submit a planning application.
• Approval from Haldimand County By-law Division - Contact the By-law division to arrange an inspection.
• Approval from Haldimand County Emergencies Services – contact Emergency Services.
• Approval from the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit – contact the health unit at ehthotline@hnhss.ca. 
• Approval from Haldimand County Roads division – contact Roads by email or call 905-318-5392, ext. 8601.
• Annual schedule of events and activities to be conducted.
• Proof of commercial general liability policy of insurance with a minimum of $2 million in liability per occurrence.
• Written authorization from the owner if an agent is applying on the owner’s behalf.

Motor Vehicle Racing Event Application

• Approval from Haldimand County Building Division – Contact the Building Division to request an inspection. If the proposal does not meet the applicable zoning by-law, you may be required to submit a planning application.
• Approval from Haldimand County By-Law division - Contact the By-Law division to arrange an inspection.
• Approval from Haldimand County Emergencies Services – contact Emergency Services.
• Approval from the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit – contact the health unit at ehthotline@hnhss.ca. 
• Approval from Haldimand County Roads division – contact Roads by email or call 905-318-5392, ext. 8601.
• Proof of notice given to the Ontario Provincial Police of planned events, expected attendance, and a copy of the security plan
• Security plan showing the number of private security persons hired for the event, their credentials, and the hours they will be present during the event.
• Plan of the premises including:
  • Area of lands to be used
  • Parking and internal roadways
  • The area where the performance is staged
  • The area where camping is to take place if permitted
  • The area where any permanent or temporary structure is, or will be, located
  • Location of sanitary facilities: garbage collection, storage and disposal, and potable drinking water
  • Entry and exit points
  • The area where the audience will sit/stand
  • Copy of building permit for any tent/structure to be erected
• Commercial general liability insurance policy with a minimum of $2 million in liability per occurrence.
• Confirmation that the applicant has posted the proposed schedule to the business website.
• Schedule of motor vehicle racing events planned for the calendar year.
• Additional requirements, if applicable:
  • Noise monitoring services
  • Paid duty OPP officer for traffic control
  • Contracted ambulance service  

• Approval from Haldimand County Building Division – Contact the Building Division to request an inspection. If the proposal does not meet the applicable zoning by-law, you may be required to submit a planning application.
• Approval from Haldimand County By-Law Division - Contact the By-Law division to arrange an inspection.
• Approval from Haldimand County Emergencies Services – contact Emergency Services.
• Approval from the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit – contact the health unit at ehthotline@hnhss.ca. 
• Approval from Haldimand County Roads Division – contact Roads by email or call 905-318-5392, ext. 8601.
• Proof of notice given to the Ontario Provincial Police of planned events, expected attendance, and a copy of the security plan
• Security plan showing the number of private security persons hired for the event, their credentials, and the hours they will be present during the event.
• Plan of the premises including:
  • Area of lands to be used
  • Parking and internal roadways
  • The area where the performance is staged
  • The area where camping is to take place if permitted
  • The area where any permanent or temporary structure is, or will be, located
  • Location of sanitary facilities: garbage collection, storage and disposal, and potable drinking water
  • Entry and exit points
  • The area where the audience will sit/stand
  • Copy of building permit for any tent/structure to be erected
• Proof of commercial general liability insurance policy with a minimum of $2 million in liability per occurrence.
• Additional requirements, if applicable:
  • Noise monitoring services
  • By-law enforcement officers
  • Paid duty OPP officer for traffic control
  • Contracted ambulance service 

Salvage Yard Application

• Approval from Haldimand County Building division – Contact the Building Division to request an inspection. If the proposal does not meet the applicable zoning by-law, you may be required to submit a planning application.
• Approval from Haldimand County By-Law division - Contact the By-Law division to arrange an inspection.
• Approval from Haldimand County Fire Services – Contact the Fire Prevention Officer to arrange an inspection.
• Copy of Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR)
• Copy of current site plan agreement with Haldimand County (where one has been required)

Scrap Material Collection Bin Application

• Approval from Haldimand County Planning division on your concept/site plan noting all zoning provisions (not required for renewals) – Contact the Planning division to arrange a review.
• Approval from Haldimand County Building division – Contact the Building Division to request an inspection. If the proposal does not meet the applicable zoning by-law, you may be required to submit a planning application.
• Approval from Haldimand County By-Law division - Contact the By-Law division to arrange an inspection.
• Signed affidavit the proceeds from material collected is for a charitable purpose, naming the specific benefitting charities.
• Letter of authorization from the property owner, if applicable.