Road Applications and Permits
Township of Severn issues a variety of road permits. Review each of the road permits and applications and learn how to apply.
Entrance permits |
If you're creating a new entrance to your property, or widening an existing entrance, you need to get an entrance permit. Please contact us for a copy of the application. We're happy to provide you with the application form and submission instructions. You can submit your permit application:
Review the Entrance Permit By-law for a complete list of application fees and details about entrance construction requirements. |
Road closure permits |
If you would like to close a road temporarily for an event, you need a road closure permit. Please contact us for a copy of the application. We're happy to provide you with the application form and submission instructions. You can submit your permit application:
Please submit it at least 30 days before the proposed road closure. Application detailsYou will need to include the following information with your application:
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Road occupancy permits |
You need a road occupancy permit if you plan to occupy a roadway or sidewalk in Severn for any activity outside its normal intended use, including construction, repair projects or displaying merchandise on a sidewalk. Please contact us for a copy of the application. We're happy to provide you with the application form and submission instructions. You can submit your permit application:
Application detailsYou will need to include the following information on your application:
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Oversize load applications |
If you need to move an oversize load such as equipment, vehicles, objects or structures on Township of Severn roads, you need to complete a Heavy Load Application. Please contact us for a copy of the application. We're happy to provide you with the application form and submission instructions. You can submit your permit application:
Application detailsYou will need to include the following information with your application:
You will also include which agencies you've notified, including:
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Municipal consent
Municipal Consent gives municipal authorization for a utility to occupy a specific location within the Township's right-of-way (ROW). Standard utility corridors and alignments are detailed in the Engineering Design Guidelines to avoid conflicts between existing, proposed and future utility and municipal infrastructure.
We usually only issue Municipal Consent to companies or persons who have the authority to construct, operate and maintain their infrastructure within the ROW.
How do I apply? |
Please submit a cover letter and full drawing set by email at least 30 days before you plan to begin work. All plans must be in PDF format. The cover letter should include the:
Applications for Municipal Consent must be made in the name of the utility to be installed. The submission must include complete and accurate plans including offsets from existing infrastructure and proposed depth of installation. Approval processWe require 30 days for review and approval of the Municipal Consent. Larger or non-standard submissions may require additional time. Municipal Consents are processed in order of submission and can only be advanced in queue ahead of applications from the same utility. The approval of a Municipal Consent is valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance. If the work is not completed within the one year, you must reapply for consent to locate the remaining work within the ROW. Next stepsAfter the Municipal Consent has been issued, you should submit a Road Occupancy Permit application. |
What's the application fee? |
We do not charge a fee for Municipal Consent. |
When do I need Municipal Consent? |
Most proposed new utility installations within municipal ROW require Municipal Consent with the exception of emergency work or single service connections not requiring alterations to adjacent infrastructure. If any portion of the proposed installation crosses a provincial or County of Simcoe highway, you will need to receive the appropriate provincial and county approvals. All projects that require Municipal Consent must also obtain a Road Occupancy Permit, which will not be granted until Municipal Consent is obtained. |