Street use permit

A street use permit is required to exclusively use any City road right-of-way, that is, a street, a sidewalk, an alley, a walkway, a back lane, or a boulevard, that may or may not require traffic control set-up.

Depending on the project, you will also need a Temporary Traffic Control Plan and a Temporary No Parking Permit.

Street use permits are obtained for a variety of reasons, such as:

• Placement of materials (landscaping)
• Rehab of streets, sidewalks, signals, etc.
• Construction work: underground or above ground
• Any impacts to existing roadway networks
• Loading or unloading materials and equipment
• To enforce temporary no parking (additional Temporary No Parking permit is required)
• Placement of a garbage bin or a moving container
• Parking for buses
• Restricting the use of a city road right-of-way for construction activities (examples, a lane, a sidewalk, an alley or a road closure)
• Reserving space for filming or moving

Please note that a hoarding permit is required in addition to the street use permit if:

• The requested lane/road closure impacts peak traffic hours (6-9 a.m. and/or 3 – 6 p.m, Monday to Friday) and/or;
• The closure is in place for longer than 24 hours
• The Traffic Engineer determines a hoarding permit is required
• Please refer to hoarding permits for details

Permits are issued at the discretion of the Traffic Engineer, as per Streets Bylaw 20M88.

1. Apply through myID
2. Confirm required information and plans are provided. Depending on your work, you may also need:
   • A Temporary Traffic Control Plan (TTCP)
   • A Temporary No Parking Permit
   • A hoarding permit if the closure:
     • Impacts peak traffic hours, and/or
     • Is in place longer than 24 hours

All Temporary Traffic Control Plans are reviewed by Mobility and some plans must be authenticated by a Professional Engineer.

Submitting clear, accurate plans up front helps reduce review time and avoid additional fees.

Minimum review timelines apply based on the level of impact of your closure. These timelines start once a complete and compliant application is submitted. In general:

1. High‑impact closures – apply a minimum of 15 days in advance
   • This includes work Downtown, on major corridors, during peak hours, or involving complex detours. They have the longest minimum review timelines and often require additional coordination.
2. Moderate‑impact closures – apply a minimum of 10 days in advance
   • Longer‑duration lane or sidewalk closures require additional review time.
3. Lower‑impact closures – apply at least 5 days in advance of your planned work
   •  For example, short‑duration work outside peak hours have the shortest minimum review timelines.

Incomplete applications, revisions, or changes after submission can extend these timelines.

You can help keep timelines predictable by submitting accurate plans, responding promptly to review comments, and avoiding last‑minute changes where possible.

All Street Use Permits include a base application fee. Depending on the nature of your work, additional fees may apply. Final costs depend on the level of review, coordination, inspection, and impact involved.

All Temporary Traffic Control Plans will be reviewed and approved by Mobility, Traffic.

If the Temporary Traffic Control Plan meets the requirements for authentication in the Temporary Traffic Control Plan Requirement Flow Chart, then the Temporary Traffic Control Plan must be authenticated by a Professional Engineer as per APEGA Authenticating standards.

View the Temporary Traffic Control Manual (updated July 3, 2025) is intended as a practical working reference to be used by private contractors, consultants, utility companies and City personnel.

See the Temporary Traffic Control Plan Requirement Flow Chart (updated July 21, 2025)

All Temporary Traffic Control plans submitted to the City must meet the following criteria. If any of the criteria listed is not met, the plan will be declined:

• Plans must be drafted using professional software, be clear and easy to interpret. Plans must be submitted in PDF format and no other format is accepted. 
  
• Street Names for roadways of interest
• 24 Hours Site Contact (Name/Contact Number that is reachable during and outside regular work hours)
• Scale
• Dates/Times (Start and End dates for both the Setup and Takedown/knockdown are required)
• North Arrow
• Road Markings
• Legend (Identify CPS or Flaggers if required)
• Company Name/Logo
• If authentication is required, the plan needs to either digitally signed using an APEGA approved software (e.g., Notarius ConsignO) with a recognized digital stamp and permit to practice (as applicable) or stamped on paper and clearly scanned. Note that APEGA requires the signature also includes date the document is stamped and APEGA ID. For more information, please refer to APEGA’s Authenticating Professional Work Products Professional Practice Standard.

Please note that The City does not provide physical detour setups; all projects should utilize third-party providers for authenticated detour plans and setups.