Road Occupancy & Entrance Permits
If you are planning to work on, obstruct, or access the Town’s road allowance (including roads, sidewalks, boulevards, or ditches), you may require a permit from the Town of St. Marys.
Permits help ensure work is completed safely, protects municipal infrastructure, and minimizes disruption to residents, traffic, and emergency services.
On this page:
- Permit Guide
- Road Occupancy Permits
- Road Entrance Permits
- Important Notes
- Quick Permit Application Links
- Contact Us
Which Permit to Choose?
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Use a Road Occupancy Permit if you are
→ working on the road, sidewalk, or boulevard, or affecting traffic
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Use a Road Entrance Permit if you are
→ creating or modifying a driveway or access to your property
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Some projects may require both permits
Road Occupancy Permits
A Road Occupancy Permit provides authorization to temporarily:
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Occupy or use the public right-of-way
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Close or restrict a lane, sidewalk, or roadway
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Place equipment, materials, or structures within the road allowance
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Carry out construction, maintenance, or event-related activities
A Road Occupancy Permit is required for activities including:
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Lane or road closures
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Sidewalk closures or pedestrian detours
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Construction or maintenance within the right-of-way
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Placement of bins, scaffolding, equipment, or materials
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Utility installation or repairs
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Temporary construction access across the boulevard
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Special events or parades affecting traffic
Before You Apply:
You may need to provide:
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A Traffic Control Plan (if traffic or pedestrians are impacted)
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A site sketch or drawing
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Proof of liability insurance
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Notification to affected residents/businesses (for larger closures)
How to Apply:
- Create an account with Transnomis Permit Central. This will be your central hub for all Public Works permit applications. (This online tool allows you to see the status of your application anywhere, any time. You can start an application and finish it later and you will receive updates by email on the status of your permit applications)
- Complete the Road Occupancy Permit Application
- Attach all required documents
- Submit to Public Works Department
Note: Submitting an application does not guarantee approval. Town staff will review and confirm if the permit is approved.
Review & Approval
Applications are reviewed to ensure:
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Public and worker safety
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Compliance with Town standards and traffic control requirements
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Coordination with other projects or events
Fees & Timing
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There are no fees for road occupancy permit applications
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Apply in advance of your scheduled start date to allow for review and coordination
Insurance Requirements
Applicants must provide:
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Commercial General Liability Insurance
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The Town of St. Marys named as an additional insured
Road Entrance Permits (Driveway Access)
A Road Entrance Permit provides authorization to:
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Install a new driveway entrance
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Modify or widen an existing entrance
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Install or replace culverts within roadside ditches
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Alter the boulevard or drainage within the road allowance
A Road Occupancy Permit is required for:
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New residential or commercial driveways
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Changing the width or location of an entrance
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Work affecting a ditch or culvert
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Temporary construction access entrances
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Agricultural or field entrances
Before You Apply:
You may be required to submit:
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A sketch or site plan showing the proposed entrance
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Property frontage and dimensions
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Culvert specifications (if applicable)
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Drainage or grading details (for more complex applications)
Town staff will review submissions to ensure:
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Safe sightlines for vehicles
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Proper drainage and ditch function
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Compliance with Town standards and by-laws
How to Apply:
- Create an account with Transnomis Permit Central. This will be your central hub for all Public Works permit applications. (This online tool allows you to see the status of your application anywhere, any time. You can start an application and finish it later and you will receive updates by email on the status of your permit applications)
- Complete the Road Entrance Permit Application
- Submit requires plans and details
- Await review and approval by Public Works
Note: Do not begin work until approval has been received.
Review & Approval
Applications are reviewed to ensure:
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Safe sightlines for vehicles
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Proper drainage and ditch function
