COVID-19

Emerging Public Health Guidelines

The Township of Ramara follows the direction of the Province of Ontario and Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.

On July 21, 2022, the Province of Ontario opened vaccine bookings for children aged six months to under five years. View news release.

Service Changes in response to COVID-19

Our main priority is the health and safety of our community and staff. As situations develop, we continue to adjust our operations based on the latest recommendations of health authorities. We ask residents that during this time to remain vigilant in following provincial directives to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

The public can visit our Administration Office located at 2297 Highway 12 in Brechin for walk-in services. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Book an Appointment

Book an appointment is not required, but it will ensure staff are available during your visit. To Book an Appointment, the public is asked to either call or sign up using our online Book an Appointment tool.

The public is reminded of the following:

Everyone entering the facility is required to wear a face covering.
Signage and floor decals will indicate proper physical distancing.
Everyone entering the municipal building is encouraged to use the hand sanitizer available at the entrance and regularly throughout their stay.

Book an Appointment

Online Services

Residents and businesses are encouraged to continue using the Township's website to make online payments, report a concern, access Council and Committee meetings and more. For a list of online services, please visit our Online Services page.

Check out our Online Services

COVID-19 Municipal Service Impacts

Township Facilities

All Township facilities and buildings are open to the public other than following:

Fire Halls
Works Yards

For questions related to facilities and programs, please contact 705-484-5374 or email ramara@ramara.ca

Short-Term Rental Accommodation

As of January 31, 2022, STRAs are permitted to resume operation with certain restrictions.

The Township of Ramara still requires all operators to obtain an annual licence before they begin to advertise and rent their short term rental accommodation.

Renters should also ensure that before renting an STRA in Ramara that they confirm the operator has a valid licence to operate. In addition, all social gathering restrictions will still apply to these rentals and the occupancy numbers for these rentals may not exceed their approved occupancy.

The licence is valid for one (1) year from date of issue.

For more information, please refer to the Short-Term Rental Accommodation page.

Recreation Programs and Day Camps

The Recreation Department is open for in-person programming and day camps.

Learn more about the various day camps and programming.

Building Department

New building permit applications are being accepted electronically through our online portal, Cloudpermit.

All fees can be paid by online banking or credit card after an invoice is requested or by cheque that is dropped off in the outside drop off box. Please visit pay a bill for more information. Please note that payments need to be made in full in order for the permit to be issued.

Building inspections are being carried out Monday to Friday. To book an inspection, please book it through Cloudpermit or call the inspection line.

Please note that due to the influx of building inspections, a building inspection may need more than 48 hours notice.

To book an inspection Please call 705-484-5374 ext. 298.

Submit a Building Application

Bylaw Enforcement

Bylaw complaints can be submitted online using our Report a Concern portal. Bylaw officers will receive and respond to complaints Monday to Sunday between 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Report a Concern

Infrastructure Department

Infrastructure Department staff are very busy maintaining essential services, so we are asking residents to be patient when it comes to maintaining non-essential services. It is a busy time for staff who are busy clearing roads safely and quickly and getting ready for summer road projects. We remind residents to not approach staff who are working diligently.

If you wish to file a complaint, please submitted a complaint online using our Report a Concern portal or call 705-484-5374 x232 during business hours or after hour emergencies at 705-484-5374 and press 8. If you call you must leave your name and phone number and the address you are calling about.

Report a Concern

Legislative Services

All Council, Committee of the Whole, Committee of Adjustment and Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission meetings can be accessed electronically through the Township's Civicweb portal or the Township of Ramara’s YouTube page.

Residents can learn more about decisions made in Council and Committee meetings by viewing the Township's Council Highlights page.

Planning Applications

All planning applications are accepted electronically. All fees can be paid online or by cheque that is dropped off in the outside drop off box. Please visit pay a bill for more information.

The Committee of Adjustment meetings will be held electronically using the Zoom platform. Please refer to the meeting and cut off dates posted on the website to ensure you meet the deadlines for submission. Meetings can be viewed on the Township of Ramara YouTube channel.

Planning staff are available to answer the majority of planning related questions regarding your property such as zoning and OP designations, etc. Please contact them by phone at 705-484-5374 or e-mail at dmccabe@ramara.ca.

Library Services

The Ramara Public Library locations are open for in-person services and programming. For more information, please visit the Ramara Public Library website.