Street Closure Permits

A Street Closure Permit allows you to temporarily close all or part of a street to public travel for approved activities. It ensures closures are properly managed and safe for the public.

A permit is required whenever a street or portion of a street will be closed or restricted to vehicles or pedestrians, including for construction, utility work, events, or similar activities.

Applications must be submitted in-person or online, and include:

• Plans showing the location of the closure 
• Duration of the closure 
• A traffic plan showing signage and flagger locations
• Any additional information requested by the City Engineer 

Yes. Applicants must provide public liability insurance naming the City as an additional insured, with a minimum coverage of $2 million per occurrence. This helps protect the City and the public in case of any claims related to the closure.

Yes. A non-refundable administrative fee of $60 applies. The amount is set by City Council and listed in the City’s Fees and Charges By-law.

The City Engineer reviews all applications. A permit is issued only when the application and plans meet all requirements and conditions.

Permits may include conditions such as:

• Approved work hours 
• Required traffic and pedestrian control measures (signage, barricades, trained personnel, etc.) 
• Safety requirements for the work site 
• Additional precautions if needed 

The permit holder is responsible for maintaining a safe work site at all times, including proper traffic control and pedestrian protection measures.

Yes. The City Engineer may require additional safety measures, order work to stop, or require restoration of the street if necessary for safety or compliance reasons.

Public trees cannot be trimmed or disturbed without prior approval from the City Engineer. Additional conditions or supervision may be required.

Yes. Excavation or street openings are generally not permitted between December 1 and May 1 unless it is an emergency and an approved permit is issued.

In urgent situations, the City Engineer may allow work to proceed immediately, but a permit application must still be submitted on the next business day.