Special Curb Cuts or Driveway Opening Permits

Anyone planning to install a new driveway or extend an existing driveway within the City of Moncton must apply for a Curb Cut Permit. 

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Curb Cut Permits

A curb cut involves grinding down a curb to create a new driveway or to widen an existing one. The City of Moncton tenders all curb cut work to qualified private contractors. This process ensures that the work is completed safely, professionally, and in accordance with City standards. 

FAQ's

A curb cut is created using a milling machine that grinds down the top portion of a curb to form an opening for a driveway. This can be done to create new driveway access or to widen an existing one.

Curb cut permits allow the City to:

  • Control the width and placement of driveways
  • Ensure curb work is completed safely and professionally
  • Maintain consistent standards and prevent damage to existing curbs and infrastructure

  • A City of Moncton surveyor will visit the property to take measurements
  • The application is reviewed and approved by the City Engineer
  • You will receive an email outlining the cost of the work

Fees:
•    Minimum charge: $266.26, which includes the first 4 metres
•    Additional length: $66.57 per metre beyond the first 4 metres
•    Administrative fee: $143.75

Modifying a curb without a permit may result in fines, and you may be required to restore the curb to its original condition at your own expense, in accordance with City by-laws (By-Law T-410, Section 3.5)

Once payment is received:

  • The City will contact the contractor responsible for completing the work
  • The contractor has five business days to carry out the curb cut 

  • Residential properties: Maximum driveway width is 6 metres or no more than 50% of the total property frontage
  • Commercial properties (UR zones): Maximum driveway width is 12 metres
  • Properties in residential zones with less than 30 metres of frontage are limited to one driveway

Exceptions may apply for corner lots and properties with multiple dwelling units.

Yes. You must clearly mark the location of the proposed driveway opening before work begins. This can be done using:

  • Spray paint, or
  • A stake indicating the desired opening