The Town administers various licences and permits for businesses, individuals and organizations to ensure public health and safety, consumer protection, fairness in business practices, and quality control of service.
Please review the menu to the left and the list below for the Town's list of applications, licenses and permits.
Animal Services |
Business Licence |
Building and Planning |
Lottery |
Sewer Use Program |
Sign Permit |
All signage or advertising within the Town of Cobourg requires a sign permit. Applications are processed online through Cloud Permit Signs located in the Heritage Conservation Districts Prior to placing a sign on a designated heritage property, a Heritage Permit must be obtained in addition to a sign permit. Signage on heritage properties should be appropriately placed in the existing sign band and should not overwhelm the building façade. Fonts and colours should be in accordance with the Cobourg Heritage Colour Palette. Signs that are backlit, contain flashing, animated lights or neon lights are not permitted within the Heritage Conservation Districts. To find out if your property is within the Heritage Conservation District, please refer to By-law No. 118-91, as amended. |
Tourism and Special Events |
Vital Statistics |