Information on Entrance Permit Applications
Any work done to an entrance that will affect the municipal roadway requires a permit. This work includes constructing an entrance, installing a new culvert and any changes made to current entrance.
Please use the following form to apply for a Property Entrance Permit Application. This application is also used for Curb Cut removal. Please provide the following.
What to include with your application:
- A drawing or photo outlining property dimensions, existing driveway width and proposed width. Include distance between the sidewalk and curb. Note any trees, utilities, street lights, hydro poles or other fixtures. Please use metres for all measurements.
- Photos or screenshots taken from Google Maps or Simcoe GIS are also helpful.
Fees are based on the Fees and Charges By-Law. Fees will range based on each project. If you would like more information on fee breakdowns, please contact us.
Types of Entrance Permits
To repave an existing driveway, property owners do not need a permit.
Temporary entrance:
Property owners that wish to install and entrance onto a property without a lot grading plan. This permit is often used for vacant lot owners to access and clean their lot. This permit is is good for six months. Property owners must submit a lot grading plan after 6 months or apply and pay for another permit.
Requirements:
- Drawing of property with dimensions and location of entrance.
- Entrance location to be staked out on property.
Permanent entrance:
Property owners can install an entrance to a property with submission of a lot grading plan. This permit is valid for one year. The entrance needs installation and final inspection within the permit year.
Requirements:
- Lot grading plan
- Drawing of property with dimensions and location of entrance.
- Entrance location to be staked out on property.
Change in design/location:
Property owners that would like to alter, widen or move their property entrance. This permit is valid for one year. The entrance needs to pass a final inspection within the permit year.
Requirements:
- Drawing of property with dimensions and changes to entrance.
Paving with culvert replacement:
This permit allows for repaving of current property entrance. This permit is valid for replacing damaged culverts. The permit application has no fee. The property owner assumes the cost of culvert and installation. This permits purpose ensures the property entrance complies with the roadway. It also prevents future damage from municipal equipment. This permit tracks the replacement of the culverts on the municipal road allowance.
Requirements:
- Drawing that shows dimensions/changes to entrance.
Curb cut permit:
This permit allows the service of having a section of curb cut. The town contracts out this service. This service provides a cut to the curb only. Property owners are responsible for removal of concrete after the curb cut. Curb cut costs will vary.
- Drawing that shows area of curb to be cut. Include measurements in metres.