
Contact Information
Information for all Town Departments
The Town Hall is closed to the public until further notice.
Please contact us Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. by phone 250-339-2202 or by email town@comox.ca
The Town of Comox has multiple departments, each with their own area of responsibility. The information below will help you contact the right department and person, to assist you with any inquiry you may have.
Administration – Town Hall
Town Hall is the administrative center for the town. Inquiries regarding Council, Public Meetings, Banner Station, Complaints, Business Licence, Street Lights out, general enquiries, garbage/yard waste/recycling and Bylaws should be directed here.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm. Closed on all Statutory Holidays.
Address:
Town Hall
1809 Beaufort Ave.
Comox BC V9M 1R9
General Email: town@comox.ca
General Phone: 250-339-2202 (After Hours: 250-338-9434)
General Fax: 250-339-7110
Chief Administrative Officer: | Jordan Wall |
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Corporate Officer: | Shelly Russwurm |
Business: | (250) 339-2202 |
Fax: | (250) 339-7110 |
Bylaw Enforcement
Part of the Administration department (in Town Hall), our Bylaw Enforcement Officer enforces a variety of Town bylaws. Click here for information on making complaints related to Town bylaws
Bylaw Enforcement Officer: | Ted Usher | 250-890-1223 |
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Bylaw Enforcement Officer: | Peter Morrow | 250-890-1222 |
Main Town Hall Number: | (250) 339-2202 | |
Fax: | (250) 339-7110 |
Finance
The Finance Department is responsible for budgets, collections, and financial reporting. It issues tax notices, utility billings, invoices, and business licence renewals. It also deals with the Municipal Marina. For more information on finance, taxes, or charges for Town services, click the link here: Finance Page
Director of Finance: | Clive Freundlich |
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Deputy Director of Finance: | Jessie Proske |
Business: | (250) 339-2202 |
Fax: | (250) 339-7110 |
Recreation Department
The Recreation Department manages the Comox Community Centre and is responsible for recreation programs for kids and adults of all ages. Click here to view the Recreation Page
Recreation Director: | Ted Hagmeier |
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Recreation Supervisor: | Amy Bauman |
Business: | (250) 339-2255 |
Fax: | (250) 339-0814 |
Address: | Comox Community Centre |
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1855 Noel Ave. |
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Comox BC V9M 2H4 |
Fire Department
The Comox Fire Department provides a variety of preventative and emergency services to the Town of Comox, the Comox Fire Protection Improvement District, the Bates/Huband Local Service Area and the Comox Indian Band.
These services include fire safety inspections and consultations, smoke alarm installation and testing, fire and burn safety education, firefighting, rescue, assessing and limiting exposure to hazardous material leaks and spills as well as first responder assistance to BC Ambulance Service and BC Forest Service.
The Comox Fire Department is staffed by three full-time and fourty paid-on-call employees. Their fleet includes two engines, one ladder truck, two rescue vehicles, one fireboat and one staff vehicle.
For more information, including descriptions of all the services offered, visit the Comox Fire Rescue website.
Emergency: | 911 |
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Chief: | Gord Schreiner |
Business: | (250) 339-2432 |
Fax: | (250) 339-1988 |
Address: | Comox Fire Department |
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1870 Noel Avenue |
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Comox BC V9M 2K9 |
Parks Department
The Parks Department is responsible for keeping Comox beautiful, at least horticulturally. Playing fields, Parks and road allowances all fall under their jurisdiction.
Superintendent: | Andrew Burger |
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Business: | (250) 339-2421 |
Fax: | (250) 339-7110 |
Delivery Address: | Municipal Works Yard |
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1390 Guthrie Road |
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Comox BC V9M 0A5 |
Building Department
The Planning Department is responsible for the Town’s Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaws and the processing of land development applications including development permits, development variance permits and subdivisions. Building oversees the issuing of building permits and assures compliance with the building codes, regulations and by-laws of both the Province and the Town of Comox.
Inspector: | Ian Rogers |
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Business: | (250) 339-2259 |
Fax: | (250) 339-7110 |
Address: | Lower Floor, Town Hall |
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1809 Beaufort Ave. |
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Comox BC V9M 1R9 |
Building Permit applications are accepted in person at Town Hall. Information about the building permit application process and required documentation can be found here: Building Permit Applications.
Planning Department
The Planning Department is responsible for the Town’s Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaws and the processing of land development applications including development permits, development variance permits and subdivisions. Building oversees the issuing of building permits and assures compliance with the building codes, regulations and by-laws of both the Province and the Town of Comox.
Municipal Planner: | Marvin Kamenz |
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Planner II: | Gail Andestad |
Business: | (250) 339-2202 |
Fax: | (250) 339-7110 |
Planner I: | Regina Bozerocka & Elliot Turnbull |
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Business: | (250) 339-1118 |
Fax: | (250) 339-7110 |
For more information regarding the development process in the Town of Comox and development application forms please see Application Procedures and Forms. Additional Planning Department resources can be found under Planning Documents and Public Documents.
Public Works
The Public Works Department look after the town infrastructure. This includes the water, sewer and drainage system and road surfaces for which the town is responsible.
Municipal Engineer: | Shelley Ashfield, P.Eng. |
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Superintendent: | Craig Perry, P.Eng. |
Foreman: | Corey Makortoff |
Utilities Operator: | Joel Louke |
Engineering Technologist: | Patti Wells, P.Eng. |
Business: | (250) 339-5410 |
Fax: | (250) 890-0698 |
Delivery Address: | Municipal Works Yard |
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1390 Guthrie Road |
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Comox BC V9M 0A5 |
Emergency Services
Emergency services including Fire, Police and Ambulance may be contacted without cost by dialing 911 on your phone, a public phone or cell phone.