What is a road allowance?
A road allowance is publicly shared space, used to deliver services. A road allowance gives public access to every property in the Town of Huntsville.
Purpose of permits
Permits are required to manage open public road allowances and for the safe travel of motorists and pedestrians. Permitting allows us to:
- Confirm the necessity of each disturbance
- Ensure road usage is carried out in a safe manner
- Coordinate activities to reduce public impact
- Ensure Town assets are protected from damage
When to get a permit
A permit is required when working on, or occupying a road allowance. The Town of Huntsville issues permits for work done on:
- assumed or un-assumed town roads
- sidewalks
- right-of-ways
- storm sewer hook-ups
NOTE: Work that takes place entirely on a District road requires a permit from the District of Muskoka. A permit from the Town of Huntsville is not required unless the work involves a portion of a Town road. If unsure, please contact the Operations department at Ext 3821 prior to submitting an application, as payment is required at the time of application and a fee applies if a refund is requested for a permit paid in error. All sidewalk works require a Town of Huntsville permit regardless of whether a Town or District road.
Activities that need a permit
- Placement of a moving container or disposal bin
- Short duration storage of construction or landscaping materials beyond the limits of private property
- Crossing the boulevard to gain site access where there is no depressed curb or paved driveway
- Where the road will be occupied by workers or equipment to support construction or other activities
- Where the sidewalk will be obstructed, resulting in a disruption to pedestrian traffic
Approval permit and payment
- Approval permit - procedure
- Approval permit - form
- Fees apply and can be paid online.
- A certificate of insurance is required with the application
- A minimum of three (3) days is required to review and issue a permit