Information Requests
Access commonly requested Town of New Tecumseth records quickly and easily through Routine Disclosure.
Information Requests
Certain records held by the Town of New Tecumseth are available through Routine Disclosure, meaning you can request them without submitting a formal Freedom of Information (FOI) application. This provides a faster and more convenient way to access commonly requested documents.
Before submitting a request, please review the list below to confirm whether the record you are seeking is available through Routine Disclosure, along with who may access it and expected timelines. Fees may apply in accordance with the Town’s Fees and Charges By-law.
Availability of records may be subject to applicable legislation, privacy considerations, and whether the requested record exists. In some cases, proof of ownership or authorization may be required.
Please email building@newtecumseth.ca, engineering@newtecumseth.ca, or planning@newtecumeth.ca for more information.
Routine Disclosure Records
Building Department
Table 1: Routine Disclosure Records – Building
| Type of Record | Description | Estimated Timeframe | Who Can Access |
| Building Drawings and Building Plans | May include property site plans, building size, setbacks, driveway dimensions, floor plans, roof framing, elevations, and HVAC plans | 5–7 business days | Property owner or authorized representative |
| Occupancy Certificates | Occupancy certificates ensure conformance with the Ontario Building Code for safety. An inspection is conducted prior to occupancy of the space. | 5–7 business days | Property owner or authorized representative |
| Inspection Reports | Inspection reports are prepared by a Building Inspector in response to a request for inspection by a builder. | 5–7 business days | Property owner or authorized representative |
| Survey | A land survey identifies boundaries and features of land. A land survey may also include horizontal direction, angles, and elevations. | 5–7 business days | Anyone who makes a request |
| Septic Use Permit & Layout/Details | A Septic Use Permit is issued when the septic system was installed or last tested. A site drawing of the property showing where the septic tank, tile bed etc. location. | 5–7 business days | Anyone who makes a request |
Engineering Department
Table 2: Routine Disclosure Records – Engineering
| Type of Record | Description | Estimated Timeframe | Who Can Access |
| Site Plan | A site plan identifies buildings and other features in relation to property boundaries. Most of the information required for a site plan can be found on the property survey. | 7 business days | Anyone who makes a request |
| Infrastructure Drawings | Large format engineering drawings such as plan and profile, lot grading, storm and sanitary drainage area plans and utility coordination. | 7 business days | Anyone who makes a request |
| Infrastructure Design Sheets | Storm and sanitary design sheets typically submitted as part of the subdivision submission. | 7 business days | Anyone who makes a request |
| Infrastructure Network Concession Block Maps | Maps of sanitary, storm or water networks by concessional block. | 7 business days | Anyone who makes a request |
Table 3: Routine Disclosure Records – Planning
| Type of Record | Description | Estimated Timeframe | Who Can Access |
| Committee of Adjustment Records | The Committee of Adjustment considers applications for Minor Variance, Permissions and Consents. Records can include the decision files, minutes, staff reports, and other documents related to the Application. | Available on website 5-7 business days | Anyone who makes a request |
| Planning Records | Planning Act applications (Public Information) Official Plan schedules Zoning By-law including schedules Town Maps | 5-7 business days | Anyone who makes a request |
Table 4: Routine Disclosure Records – Compliance Letters
| Type of Record | Description | Estimated Timeframe | Who Can Access |
| Compliance Letter | Zoning Compliance Letter Subdivision Compliance Letter Building and Septic Compliance Letter | 7 Business days | Anyone who makes a request |
Notes
- Timelines are approximate and may vary depending on the complexity of the request and record availability.
- Access to certain records may be restricted due to privacy, legal, or copyright considerations.
- Additional fees may apply in accordance with the Town’s Fees and Charges By-law.