Application Form for Minor Variance
Updated application for Minor Variance as of July 16, 2010.
Download file: minor_variance_application.pdf
G8 Updates for Haliburton County
With the G8 Summit underway, the County of Haliburton has activated their Public Information Message Board to provide the public pertinent information regarding emergencies, road closures, delays, etc. This week the Message Board will provide you with current G8 related public information that may affect Haliburton County.
Reptiles at Risk Workshops
In partnership with The Land Between, the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust is pleased to be offering 5 Reptiles at Risk Workshops throughout Haliburton County this summer.
Come learn how to identify Haliburton's snakes, skinks and turtles at risk. Learn about their habits, habitats, life-cycles and threats.
The workshops are free, though donations to the Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre are more than welcome!
For more information and to register contact Leora Berman of The Land Between at 705-457-4838 or email tlb [at] thelandbetween [dot] ca
Saturday June 26th at 2:00pm - Haliburton Highlands Outdoors Association
Monday June 28th at 6:00pm - Haliburton Highlands Outdoors Association
Saturday July 3rd at 2:00pm - Gooderham Community Centre
Saturday July 10th at 2:00pm - R.D.Lawrence Place, Minden
Saturday August 14th at 2:00pm - Wilberforce Community Centre
Download file: reptiles_at_risk_poster.pdf
Tax Collector Position Available
The Municipality of Highlands East is seeking an individual to work as the full-time Tax Collector reporting to the Deputy Treasurer/Tax Collector.
The successful candidate will report to the Deputy Treasurer/Tax Collector, and will be responsible for providing administrative support services to the tax collection function of the Municipality.
Applications will be received up until May 21, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at the Wilberforce Municipal Office.
Interested applicants to apply in writing, stating qualifications to:
Sharon Stoughton-Craig, AMCT
CAO/Treasurer
P.O. Box 295
WILBERFORCE, ON K0L 3C0
A full job description is available for download below.
Download file: tax_collector_job_description.pdf
Burn with caution!
Fire Chief Wingrove would like to remind everyone that daytime burning is not allowed. No permits for daytime burning will be issued.
Nighttime campfires are allowed. However, please be mindful of wind conditions and keep your fire under control. If control of your campfire is lost and the Fire Department has to extinguish the fire you will be issued a fine.
Please continue to check this website for updates on fire bans.
2010 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates
The following events are being held for residents of the Municipality of Highlands East:
Tory Hill Landfill Site
Saturday, July 3rd 2010 from 10:00AM through 2:00PM
19178 Highway 118 between Wilberforce & Tory Hill.
Gooderham Transfer Station
Saturday, August 21st from 1:00PM through 4:00PM
1042 McColl's Road just east of Gooderham.
Residents of Highlands East can also attend the following HHW events being held at the Bancroft Public Works Yard at 125 Monck Street (Hwy. 28) from 10:00AM through 3:00PM:
- May 15th, 2010
- June 19th, 2010
- July 10th, 2010
- August 14th, 2010
- September 25th, 2010
Be sure to bring your landfill disposal card with you to these events.
Contact the Environmental Department at 613-339-2442 for more information.
Summer Student Positions Available
The Municipality of Highlands East has two positions for students available for the Summer of 2010. Applications must be received by 3:00PM on April 30th, 2010.
Parks & Recreation Assistant
Reporting to the Environmental/Property Supervisor, the successful applicant will be working in the maintenance of municipal parks and recreational areas. (Pools, arena, tennis courts, municipal beaches, etc.)
Download full job description for Parks & Recreation Assistant
Marketing & Tourism Assistant
The successful candidate will report to the CAO and Clerk. They will work closely with municipal staff, local businesses, county and provincial agencies and collect information on business activities and tourist attractions in the Municipality. From the information collected, the successful candidate will develop and implement strategies for marketing and promoting the area.
Download full job description for Marketing & Tourism Assistant
O.P.P. Community Mobilization Forum to be held March 30, 2010
The Haliburton Highlands Detachment, along with the Municipality of Highlands East will be hosting a Community Mobilization Forum on Tuesday March 30, 2010 at 7:00pm. The forum will take place at the Lloyd Watson Centre in Wilberforce.
The forum will focus on current Drug and Break and Enter trends in the eastern portion of Haliburton County. Members of the public are invited to attend this free forum. Officers from the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau-Drug Enforcement Section, the O.P.P. Rural Agricultural Crime Team (R.A.C.T.) and Crime Stoppers will be presenting at the forum.
This is a great opportunity for members of the public to learn about local Drug and Break and Enter trends, learn how they affect you and your family and what you can do to assist the police in keeping your community safer.
For more information please contact Mark McMaster or Sandy Adams at 705-286-1431
Building Permit Requirements & Application Form
The following items shall accompany an application for a building permit.
Site Plan
- Site Plan showing location of building and septic system on lot, and also showing distances to the property lines, Front Yard Setback, Side Yard (both sides) and Rear Yard.
- Location to other buildings on the lot.
- Location to Hydro Lines or any other hazards on the lot.
- Entrance to the Lot.
- When difference in Municipal records, Ownership of property is required.
Building Plans
- Two sets of Scaled drawings
- Foundation Plan: example showing footing sizes, pier footings, locations, laminated beam sizes and floor joist size and spacing etc.
- Floor Plan: example showing room sizes, locations, exterior, interior wall thickness, door sizes, window sizes, chimneys and ventilation system etc.
- Cross Section: example showing foundation depth, foundation type (block or solid concrete etc.), foundation damproofing, foundation drainage, foundation slab, footing sizes, sill gasket, anchor bolts (spacing), joist size, subfloor size stud sizes and spacing, insulation, vapour barrier, interior, exterior finishes, roof type, sheeting, shingles and venting etc.
- Copy of TRUSS DRAWINGS from manufacturer.
Other Requirements
- HALIBURTON, KAWARTHA, PINE RIDGE DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT copy of the Site Inspection Report for a Sewage System, when required.
- Entrance Permit from the Municipality of Highlands East Roads Department, County of Haliburton or the Ministry of Transportation when required.
- Any Permit required by any other authority.
- Payment of Fees
Please note that any application which is not signed by the owner, and is signed by another authorized person, it shall be accompanied by a letter of authorization signed by the owner.
Any difference found in the Front, Side, or Rear setbacks by the Chief Building Official may result in an Application for a Building Permit being refused or revoked, until the Plot Plan is corrected.
Download file: application_building_permit.pdf
