Every individual or corporate constructor requires a road occupancy permit to work on the roadway. The roadway is defined as the registered public right-of-way from street line to street line (property line). This includes the travelled roadway portion plus the boulevard.

A Road Occupancy Permit enables EG to ensure the applicant is adequately experienced and insured to work on the road and that all safety precautions are followed, and Town infrastructure is protected where the temporary obstruction, occupation, or encumbrance of part or all of a roadway is required.

Apply for a Road Occupancy Permit

  1. Fill out the Application for Road Occupancy permit. Alternate formats are available, please email for assistance.
  2. Submit the completed form by email or drop off in-person at the Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street, Sharon) a minimum of 10 business days before work begins.
  3. Before approval, all utility and service locates must be requested through Ontario One Call at 1-800-400-2255. Our Roads division will conduct a site visit to determine the condition.
  4. The applicant will agree to and sign off on the site condition before final permit issuance.
  5. The permit and locates must be available on site, always, for viewing by the Town representative.

Fees for Road Occupancy Permits vary based on the work that is required. Please contact 905-478-4283 for more information regarding fees. The applicant is responsible for the proper maintenance of the section of road occupied and will be held financially responsible for any clean-up required and/or any damage which occurs. The site must be restored to the original condition or better to the satisfaction of the Town representative.