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Please browse through the following information, listed in alphabetical order by subject. If you have questions or comments not answered in this website, please call (905) 775-5366 ext. 1100 or e-mail
1. How high can my accessory building be, and what are the setbacks?
2. How do I obtain a certificate from the Mayor’s office?
3. How do I rent a Facility?
4. I am building a fence. What do I need to know?
5. When does my garbage get picked up?
6. Where can I find information on the Holland Marsh?
7. When can I water my lawn?
8. Where can I obtain a marriage license?
9. Who are my Members of Parliament?
10. How can I renew my Ontario Health card?
11. I got a parking ticket. Where can I pay it?
12. Who can I speak to if I have inquiries about my alleged parking infraction?
13. What do I need a permit for?
14. What are my taxes?
1. How high can my accessory building be, and what are the setbacks?
A permit is required for anything in excess of 107 square feet. Setbacks differ depending on residential zoning.
You may download our Accessory Buildings information sheet here or contact our Permit Administrator at (905) 775-5369 ext. 1506
2. How do I obtain a certificate from the Mayor’s office?
The Mayor is responsible for attending many ceremonial activities and functions on behalf of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
- For Proclamations
- Grand Openings
- Ribbon Cuttings
- Congratulatory Certificates
- Schedule appointments with the Mayor please contact;
Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
Office of the Mayor
PO Box 100, 100 Dissette St.
Bradford, ON, L3Z 2A7
905-775-5366 ext. 1200 or Karen Gill
3. How do I rent a Facility?
Facilities, Parks & Cemeteries Department is responsible for municipally owned facilities, building operations, maintenance, development and management of the Town properties, parks and horticulture.
For information regarding Ice Rentals, Hall Rentals, Soccer Pitches and Ball Diamond Rentals call (905) 775-2162 ext. 5202 or e-mail.
4. I am building a fence. What do I need to know?
Fences do not require a permit (excluding pool enclosures). Please ensure you observe the following requirements:
- The maximum height of a fence in a residential dwelling is 6ft, including lattice
- Fencing must be no less than 5ft between houses, and/or 3ft from front corner
- Any fencing that is erected must be paid by the initiating resident. You cannot get your neighbour to pay a portion.
Please note: Corner lots are assessed on an individual basis. Please contact By-Law Enforcement
5. When does my garbage get picked up?
Waste is picked up on a weekly basis and is classified as Garbage, Recycling, and Organics. For more information please click here
6. Where can I find information on the Holland Marsh?
Please visit the recently launched Holland Marsh web site at www.hollandmarsh.org. It is run by the Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Services Board. Here you will find information on the Drainage System reconstruction project, history of the Marsh, photo galleries, current events, and more.
7. When can I water my lawn?
Every year from June 1st to September 30th, the Town imposes lawn watering restrictions to ensure there will be sufficient water available to satisfy municipal needs. Lawn watering is permitted for:
South of Holland St. & Bond Head: Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday 7:30pm—11:00pm
North of Holland Street: Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday 7:30pm—11:00pm
No lawn watering is permitted on Mondays
Failure to comply will result in a fine.
Click here to download the 2009 Lawn Watering Restrictions brochure.
8. Where can I obtain a marriage license?
To make an appointment to obtain your Marriage License from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury please contact us at the following address:
Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
100 Dissette St., Unit 7&8
P.O. Box 100
Bradford, ON
L3Z 2A7
Telephone: (905)775-5366
Fax: (905)775-0153
E-mail
A marriage license application form must be completed and signed by both parties to the marriage. The form must be submitted in person by the bride and/or groom along with the appropriate documents.
Effective, January 1, 2009 - Marriage License Fee is $130.00 - cash, Visa, Mastercard, Debit.
Click here for application forms and for a complete list of requirements.
9. Who are my Members of Parliament?
Member of Parliament York-Simcoe: Peter Van Loan www.petervanloan.com, – 905-478-2572, 1-866-206-1373
Member of Provincial Parliament York-Simcoe: Julia Munro www.juliamunrompp.com- 905-898-1600, 1-877-738-3748
10. How can I renew my Ontario Health card?
To renew or obtain a new Ontario health card, you must visit a Health Card Services- OHIP office. Nearest offices are located in Newmarket and Barrie. Visit Service Ontario for more information, or call the Ministry INFOline at 1-866-532-3161 between 8:30am and 5:00pm.
11. I got a parking ticket. Where can I pay it?
- within 15 calendar days of the alleged parking infraction, you may deliver or mail payment to:
In Person at:
Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
61 Holland Street East P.O. BOX 160
Bradford, Ontario L3Z 2A8
- OR -
Online at www.paytickets.ca
- within 7 calendar days of the alleged infraction, you may be eligible to make an early payment at the discounted rate as indicted on your ticket
- after 15 calendar days, the Town can no longer accept payment, and the ticket will become property of the Provincial court system.
For detailed information on paying parking tickets, please click here.
12. Who can I speak to if I have inquiries about my alleged parking infraction?
Please visit the South Simcoe Police Services at:
81 Melbourne Drive
P.O. Box 1690
Bradford, Ontario L3Z 2B9
Or call (905) 775-3311.
13. What do I need a permit for?
You need a permit for any structure in excess of 107 square feet. Please see our Building Division for more information or contact our Permit Administrator at (905) 775-5369 ext. 1506
14. What are my taxes?
Your total taxes can be calculated by multiplying Tax Rate X Current Year Assessment. Further information can be found by visiting our Finance Department