Excavation and Entrance Permits

Excavation and Entrance Permits apply to sites that need access or site works in the Town of Halton Hills Right-of-Ways.

Please complete Construction/Excavation on Public Highways permit application. You need to pay a permit cost and a security deposit based on the scope of work.  Please view Transportation and Public Works User Fees. All works are at the Owner’s expense.

You may need to provide Liability Insurance in the amount of $5,000,000. Please complete Certificate of Insurance form.

For information about the Town By-laws please view:

• By-law No. 92-199 - Construction and Excavation on Public Highways

• By-law No. 2018-0028 – Construction, Installation, Widening or Altering of Driveways and Curb Cuts

• By-law No. 2006-0054 – Regulate the crossing of curbs, sidewalks or paved boulevards by vehicles

Excavation permit

Required for the following two reasons:

1. Excavation

   • Also known as a “Road Cut”.

   • Required for any works done in the road allowance within the Town of Halton Hills.

     Examples:

     • Connection of private services to public services i.e. storm, wastewater, and water, as well as utilities.

     • Altering the surface of a sidewalk, street, or boulevard.

2. Occupying the road allowance

   • Sometimes referred to as a “Construction Permit” in other municipalities.

   • Required for construction or any works with the Town of Halton Hills road allowance or Town-owned lands.

   • Required for any works that could alter the road surfaces, sidewalk or boulevard.

     Examples:

     • Occupying the road allowance

     • Renting a bin

     • Putting a crane on Town property

Entrance Permit

For any entrance work done within a road allowance you need an Entrance Permit for the following reasons:

1. New entrances

2. Changes to existing entrances

Examples:

• Expanding driveway widths (in road allowance)

• Expanding depressed curb widths

• Expanding culverts

Upon completion of the work you need to notify the Transportation and Public Works department. In some cases Zoning By-laws and Engineering Standards may restrict entrance locations. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a Construction/Excavation or Entrance Permit? 

An Excavation Permit is required for underground construction or any works within the Town of Halton Hills right-of-ways that could disturb the road surfaces, sidewalk or boulevard. There is a permit cost, a refundable security deposit, and all works are at the owner's expense. Development Engineering 905-873-2600 ext. 2300.

2. When is a permit application for Construction/Excavation or Entrance on Public Highways required?

Permit application for Construction/Excavation or Entrance on Public Highways apply to sites that require access or site works in the Town of Halton Hills right-of-ways. There is an associated cost for these permits and refundable deposits are sometimes required, depending on the size of work involved and possible damages to Town roads. Development Engineering 905-873-2600 ext. 2300.

3. What is an Entrance Permit?

An Entrance Permit is required for new entrances or changes to existing entrances (i.e., expanding the widths, curb cuts). There is a permit cost, and all works are at the owner's expense. Entrance locations are restricted in some cases by stopping-sight distances and adjacent entrances. Development Engineering 905-873-2600 ext. 2300.