Work Order Reports and Compliance Letters

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You can request Work Order Reports, Zoning Compliance Letters, Agreement Compliance Letters, and ESA Phase 1 Letters from the City of Cornwall’s Planning Division. Each letter provides important information about a property, such as open permits, zoning details, approval status or environmental records.

You can pay by cheque made out to "The Corporation of the City of Cornwall," or by credit or debit card over the phone or in person. To arrange payment by phone, please call us at 613-930-2787 ext. 2328. Please note that credit and debit card payments include a 3% surcharge. For most services, we will review only after receiving your payment. The only exception is Agreement Compliance Letters.

Lawyers usually request a Work Order Report for a property transaction or financing. The report tells you:

  • If there are any open building permits or outstanding work orders for municipal by-laws
  • The property's Zoning, Official Plan Designation, and MPAC Description
  • Whether the property is a designated Heritage property
  • Whether the property falls under Site Plan Control
  • Any relevant decisions from the Committee of Adjustment

Requesting a Work Order Report

Download the Work Order Report Request application

Please email us your completed application and make payment by either cheque or credit or debit card.

Work order Cost Maximum turnaround (business days)
Residential – Standard $130 10
Residential – Fast Track $250 3
Non-Residential – Standard $200 10
Non-Residential – Fast Track $390 3

A Zoning Compliance Letter certifies that a specific land use is allowed in a particular zone. Provincial approval authorities and lenders usually require these letters.

Requesting a Zoning Compliance Letter

Download the Zoning Compliance Letter application

Please email us your completed application and make payment by either cheque or credit or debit card.

Letter type Cost Maximum turnaround (business days)
Standard $330 10
Fast Track $500 3

An Agreement Compliance Letter provides a brief update on the status of any approvals or agreements linked to a property. These include site plan, subdivision and condominium agreements.

Requesting an Agreement Compliance Letter

Download the Agreement Compliance Letter application

Please email us your completed application. The fee is $330 plus $140 for each hour of staff time beyond the first hour. Planning staff will confirm the total fee after completing their review and will contact you for payment.

An ESA Phase 1 Letter provides municipal records to help you prepare a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment for a property. The turnaround time is 10 to 15 business days.

Requesting an Agreement Compliance Letter

Download the ESA Phase 1 Letter application

Please email us your completed application and make payment by either cheque or credit or debit card. The fee is $180. You can pay by cheque, credit card, or debit card.

Contact Us

City of Cornwall
360 Pitt Street
Cornwall, ON, K6J 3P9
Telephone: 613-930-2787

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