An entrance (driveway) permit is required for property owners who are looking to construct a new entrance, build a structure on your property, change the location of an existing entrance, or change use of an existing entrance to their property.
Entrance permit application steps
To apply for an entrance permit you must be the property owner or have written consent from the property owner. Once approved, the permit is valid for one (1) year from the date of issue.
Submit and apply
Fill and submit an entrance permit application form.
The following will be required:
- Roll number – found on your property tax bill
- Survey of the property showing the owner's and neighbouring property boundaries
- A sketch to show the proposed entrance location
- Payment of permit fee and refundable deposit
Permit fee and refundable deposit
Fees are based on the current fees and charges by-law.
Note: the permit fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. If you are unsure if an application is required, do not proceed until you check with Operations. Call 705-789-1751 ext. 3821 to verify.
The permit fee and deposit are collected and required during the application process. If there is an additional cost to bring the entrance up to Town required standards, it will be deducted from the deposit. If there is damage to the Town road as a result of the installation, the applicant will be required to repair it at their expense or the Town will repair it and deduct the cost from the deposit. The deposit will be refunded to the applicant when the entrance is accepted by Town public works staff.
Proposed entrance and inspection
After receiving payment and application:
- Public works will review the application and give you notes on next steps.
- Applicant to place a stake in the middle of the proposed entrance location. The stake should have an orange marker or paint for visibility.
- A 911 civic number sign must be posted.
- If public works staff cannot find where the entrance will be, it will delay the application process
- Public works staff will inspect the location in-person.
- Public works will notify you of next steps.
Installation of the entrance
Once public works approves your application:
- You may install the entrance according to the specifications on the permit and to the Town's standards.
- If the install does not meet the Town's standards and the applicant is not willing to make the needed repairs, the Town reserves the right to repair or remove the improper entrance at the applicant's expense.
- If the installation damages the Town road and the applicant is not willing to make repairs, the Town will deduct the cost of repairs from the deposit.
- The permit is valid for one year from date of issue.
- Once install is complete, the Town must be notified by calling 705-789-1751, ext. 3821
- If the installation is not completed within the year, the deposit will be forfeited.
- Public works staff will inspect the install
- If the entrance installation passes the final inspection, a final approval will be provided and the deposit will be refunded.
The Town reserves the right to approve or reject any entrance permit application. In most cases a permit would be denied if Town standards or engineering best practices were not met.
Renew/extend a permit
- Permits are allowed a one-time extension for one (1) additional year
- Written notice must be provided to the Town
- A renewal fee of $120 is required
Cancel a permit
- The entrance must be built and accepted by the Town within one (1) year of the permit date.
- An expired permit will result in a forfeit of the deposit.
- If the applicant withdraws an entrance application, only the refundable deposit will be refunded.