What is an Entrance Approval?

An entrance approval is a permit request to allow a new entrance or expand an existing entrance onto Town roads. For example, a resident looking to widen a driveway or build a new driveway. 

Town staff carefully review entrance permit applications to ensure the entrance, culvert and drainage works are built correctly. They also confirm the entrance is in a safe location, with proper sightlines, appropriate distance from intersections and other infrastructure, and meets traffic safety requirements.

The applicant should be the owner of the property for which the entrance is being requested. If the applicant is not the owner, then a signed document issued by the owner indicating the authority of the applicant as a representative of the owner in the matter of the entrance approval must accompany the application.

All entrance approvals on Town roads require a permit. All entrance approvals must first be reviewed by the Planning Department. 

How to Apply

  1. Check the zoning by contacting Planning and reviewing the Zoning. Repairs to existing entrances do not need Planning approval.
  2. Complete the Application for Entrance Approval and submit it to Engineering by email.
  3. Staff review the application.
  4. Staff contact the applicant to discuss the project.

All work on Town property must be performed by the Town, and is completed at the owner's expense. All payments related to this application must be paid in full before any work begins on the property. 

Fees

Each application will be unique, therefore the costs associated with individual projects must be determined on a case-by-case basis. The various costs will be associated with but not limited to the following:

  • Town staff, scope of work and equipment or contracted services as required
  • Aggregate material and fill requirements
  • Culverts and associated drainage work requirements
  • Finishing materials requirements