Grow Your Business

Cashier at Roam Coffee in Bowmanville.

Open a business in an existing building

Invest Clarington is committed to helping new businesses get started. Our team is here to support you at every step of the process.

Open a business: existing building or storefront

Are you looking to expand or relocate into an existing building or storefront? From zoning use to permitting requirements, our team can assist in navigating the opening process, or aid in finding you the ideal location.

Applying for permits, such as sign or patio permits, is simple through the Service Clarington Portal.

If you are undertaking upgrades and renovations, our Building Division can support you.

Courtice office building under construction.

Constructing a new building

From development proposals to site plan approvals, Clarington can support your new development using a Pre-consultation Process.

Pre-consultation meetings allow potential applicants or their authorized representatives to present and discuss a development proposal with relevant staff and external agencies. The meeting gives staff the opportunity to clarify the application process.

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