The Planning Division offers several services that provide information about properties in the City of Cornwall.  

Please click here to access the fees for all Planning services offered.

Work Order Reports

Work Order Reports are typically requested by lawyers for a property transaction or financing.

A Work Order Report will list the following:

• The status of any open building permits and outstanding work orders for municipal by-laws.
• The property’s Zoning, Official Plan Designation and MPAC Description,
• Whether it is a designated Heritage property.
• Whether the property is subject to Site Plan Control.
• Any relevant Committee of Adjustment decisions.

Fees for Work Order Reports

Work Order Reports must be requested by filling out this form.

Requests for Work Order Reports can be submitted by email (planning@cornwall.ca). Payment is accepted by cheque or by credit/debit card. 

Zoning Compliance Letters

Zoning Compliance Letters are prepared on City of Cornwall letterhead. These letters certify that a particular land use is permitted in a zone. They are usually required by provincial approval authorities and lenders.

Fees for Zoning Compliance Letters

Zoning Compliance Letters can be requested by filling out this form. Requests can be submitted by email (planning@cornwall.ca) and payment is accepted by cheque or by credit/debit card. 

ESA Phase 1 Letter

An ESA Phase 1 Letter provides a list of any relevant municipal records to aid in the preparation of a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment for a property. Phase 1 ESA Letters can be requested by filling out this form.

The cost for a Phase 1 ESA Letter is $170 and has a turnaround time of 10 to 15 business days. Requests can be submitted by email at (planning@cornwall.ca) and payment is accepted by cheque or by credit/debit card. 

Payment

Payment for Planning Services can be made by cheque payable to “The Corporation of the City of Cornwall,” or by credit/debit card over the phone or in person. Please note that the review of any of the above mentioned Planning Services requests will commence only once the payment is received.  Credit/debit card payments are subject to a 3% surcharge. Payment by phone can be arranged by contacting Ely Daniels at 613-930-2787 ext. 2328.