Emergency Care Establishment:
An Emergency Care Establishment or E.C.E is an institutional use that provides a means of immediate, temporary accommodation and assistance for a Short-term period, generally less than one week, for the majority of the residents.
For more information on the please see the Emergency Care Establishment By-law.
Who is Required to Have a Licence:
A licence is required by any operator of an Emergency Care Establishment.
About the E.C.E
Among other things, this licensing system is intended to:
- Enhance the enforcement of the Zoning By-law provisions that require an E.C.E to be located in a Main Central Commercial Zone
- Address issues related to Public Health and Safety; Consumer Protection; Nuisance Control and the General Well-being of Persons.
- Introduce a requirement to have a local contact available at all times to respond to issues and who is available to attend within a period of no greater than one hour from the time of contact by telephone or email.
- Introduce insurance requirements
- Introduce a Code of Conduct
| Licenced Emergency Care Establishments |
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E.C.Es that are licenced in the Town of Cobourg will be listed here.
Transition House Coalition of Northumberland (Operator)Location: 10 Chapel Street, Cobourg ON K9A 1H9 Website: Home - Transition House (thshelter.ca) 24 Hour Contact: 905-376-9562 Emergency Care Establishment Licence: ECE01TH-2024 Valid from: July 17, 2024 to July 17, 2025 Services: As Northumberland County’s emergency shelter, we provide safe, dignified and supportive temporary housing, life skills and transitional support services to men and women over the age of 18 from Cobourg, Port Hope, Grafton, Colborne, Campbellford, Brighton, Hamilton Township, and Alderville. Our service area includes all of Northumberland County.
Corporation of the County of Northumberland (Owner)Location: 310 Division Street, Cobourg ON K9A 3R3 operated by Transition House Coalition of Northumberland Emergency Care Establishment Licence: ECE03CNTH-2024 Valid from: November 8, 2024 to November 8, 2024, 2025
Transition House Coalition of Northumberland (Operator)Location: 310 Division Street, Cobourg ON K9A 3R3 Website: Home - Transition House (thshelter.ca) 24 Hour Contact: 905-376-9562 Emergency Care Establishment Licence: ECE02TH-2024 Valid from: November 8, 2024 to November 8, 2024, 2025 Services: As Northumberland County’s emergency shelter, we provide safe, dignified and supportive temporary housing, life skills and transitional support services to men and women over the age of 18 from Cobourg, Port Hope, Grafton, Colborne, Campbellford, Brighton, Hamilton Township, and Alderville. Our service area includes all of Northumberland County. |
| Application Fees |
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The E.C.E is it is annual Licence and expires within one year of being issued. Once licensed each licensee is required to renew the Licence prior to expiry of the original Licence. Failing such renewal the Licensee must discontinue the operation of the business upon expiry of the Licence.
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| Apply for a Licence |
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To apply for an Emergency Care Establishment Licence, please fill out and submit an Emergency Care Establishment Application form.
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| Exemptions |
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The Town of Cobourg may exempt any person from all or any part of the Emergency Care Establishment By-law if it is satisfied that that the granting of the exemption would maintain the general intent and purpose of the By-law. The Town may impose such conditions as deemed appropriate in relation to an exemption. To request an exemption, please fill out and submit an Emergency Care Establishment Exemption Request form:
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| Application Denial |
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An applicant who has been denied a Licence may request to the Director of Legislative Services that their application be heard by the Hearings Officer to request that the Hearings Officer, in their discretion, issue the Licence in question. Please refer to the Request for Hearing form:
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| Exemption Denial |
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Where a person is denied an exemption or is dissatisfied with any condition imposed in relation to an exemption, the person may request a review by the Hearings Officer. The person’s right to request a review expires on the tenth day after notice of the Director’s decision is given to the person at which time the Director’s decision is final and not subject to review. |
Questions?
Contact:
Angela Stewart
Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services
E: astewart@cobourg.ca
T: 905-372-8380
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