Road and Sidewalk Permits

Municipal Consents will only be granted to:

• Utility companies
• Commissions
• Agencies
• Municipalities
• Private applications (who have a Municipal Access Agreement with the City of Belleville)

1. Contact Engineering for the application and requirements by emailing eds.utilityconsent@belleville.ca.
2. MC applications must be submitted a minimum of 30 business days before planned commencement of work.  The City reserves the right to require this time for review/approval of the MC.  Larger or non-standard submissions may require additional time.  Applications are processed in order of submission and can only be advanced in queue ahead of applications from the same utility.
3. The approval of a MC is valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of issuance.  If the work is not completed in its entirety within the one (1) year period, the Applicant must reapply for consent to locate the remaining work within the ROW.
4. Application for a MC shall be made in the name of the Utility to be installed, not in the name of an agent of said Utility.
5. The application may be forwarded to additional City personnel for review.

After the MC has been issued, the required Road Cut or Road Occupancy permit a should be obtained by the person(s) performing the work. 

ROW permit application process

1. Review the ROW permit guidelines and by-law
2. Access the online application form, create/login to your account.
3. Complete and submit the online application with all required documentation.
4. The application is reviewed within 2-5 business days and, if approved, a URL is provided to complete payment and obtain the permit. View the Steps to Obtain Your Operations Permit:
   
   • Submit the online form, ensuring all the required information and documentation is provided.
   • Allow 2-5 business days for review. You will be contacted if additional information is needed. 
   • When your Permit is Approved Pending Payment, you will receive an email with URL to payment page.
   • Visit the payment page to pay and finalize your application. www.belleville.ca/operationspayment
   • The email will contain your Application ID and the amount to be paid
   • Ensure you reference the Application ID with your payment. The permit will not be issued until payment is received.
     • If you cannot pay online using a credit card: Please process payment using the following methods:
       • Operations Centre, 31 Wallbridge Crescent, Belleville, ON K8P 1Z5 – Debit or Credit only (cheque & cash not accepted at this location)
       • City Hall, 169 Front Street, Belleville, ON K8N 2Y8 – Debit or Credit, Cheque, Cash
       • Contact the Office for assistance: 613-967-3275
5. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
6. Fees are based on the Fees and Charges By-law; an $10 administrative fee is added to each application submission.

Apply for an entrance permit

• Applicants are responsible for all associated fees, as outlined in the Fees and Charges By-law. 
• If permit approval for the entrance is received, the applicant may be required to take out a Road Cut Permit or Road Occupancy Permit before initiating any work authorized by the Entrance Permit. 
• Private Work Orders will typically include the Road Cut/Occupancy fees and permits.
• All driveways and parking areas on private property shall be compliant with the Zoning By-law

You need a Road Occupancy Permit in order to temporarily occupy a road, lane, or sidewalk in the City of Belleville.

Apply for a road occupancy permit

• Site Plan
• Certificate of insurance with Commercial General Liability coverage with a minimum of $5 million and naming the Corporation of the City of Belleville as an additional insured
• If fully closed or interrupting services a copy of written notification must be provided to all property owners, residents, and businesses within the area
• A Traffic Control Plan in compliance with the Ontario Traffic Manual
• Confirmation of parking arrangements made through Parking Enforcement

Applicants are responsible for all associated fees, as outlined in the Fees and Charges By-law. 

Examples of Activities that Require a Permit:

• Construction on a road, boulevard or sidewalk
• Temporary or partial road closures
• Window washing or building maintenance while occupy a sidewalk
• Working from the road or sidewalk to carryout work on private property
• Utility repairs or installations
• Placement of moving containers, dumpsters and storage on the road or the boulevard
• Placement, of building or landscaping materials on the road or the boulevard
• Sidewalk obstructions that impact pedestrian traffic
• Road closure without the approval of council

 Road Cut Permit

A Road Cut Permit is required for any activity that involves the cutting, excavation, boring, filling, additions, or altering in any way, roadways, curbs, sidewalks, boulevards, ditches, trails, and other areas within the right-of-way.

Apply for a road cut permit

Unless otherwise directed by City staff, the Road Cut Permit includes Road Occupancy, to temporarily occupy the road, lane, or sidewalk in the vicinity of the work zone.  A separate Road Occupancy permit is not required when obtaining a Road Cut Permit.

You must include the following documents with your application:

• Site Plan
• Approved Municipal Consent (MC) obtained through the Engineering Department.
• Certificate of insurance with Commercial General Liability coverage with a minimum of $5 million and naming the Corporation of the City of Belleville as an additional insured
• If fully closed or interrupting services a copy of written notification must be provided to all property owners, residents, and businesses within the area
• A Traffic Control Plan in compliance with the Ontario Traffic Manual
• Confirmation of parking arrangements made through Parking Enforcement
• All driveways and parking areas on private property shall be compliant with the Zoning By-law

Applicants are responsible for all associated fees, as outlined in the Fees and Charges By-law. 

Park Access Permit

If you will be conducting work on City owned property outside the road allowance, or require access through a City park to access a Private Property, please submit an application for a Park Access permit.  

Inspection

When a permit has been issued, city staff will perform regular inspections of the work site to ensure that the permit holder’s traffic plan is set up as described in the approved permit. 

The permit holder is also expected to contact the City prior to any changes to the permit and if at any time unexpected issues or damages arise or if an extension of the permit is required.   

Additional fees may be incurred if further inspection or work is required beyond the initial assessment and completion inspection by staff.

1. Review the permit guidelines and by-law
2. Review GIS Map of preferred routes and restrictions
3. Access the online application form, and create/login to your account.
4. Complete and submit the online application with all required documentation.
5. The application is reviewed within 48 hours and, if approved, a URL is provided to complete payment and obtain the permit. View the Steps to obtain your Operations Permit document.
6. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
7. If travel is also required on Provincial Highways, please contact the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to receive the necessary permit.

Annual permits can be considered for vehicles with the following maximum dimensions:

• Length: 12.5 metres
• Width:   3.7 metres
• Height:  4.26 metres

Apply for an annual permit

Seasonal permits are issued to allow operators to move similar loads, vehicles, over the same route for a period of six (6) months; from November 1 to April 30.

Apply for a seasonal permit

• Length:  Combination vehicles from 23m to 45.75 metres, Single vehicle 12.5 metres
• Width:   From 2.61m to 4 metres
• Height:  4.16 metres or greater
• Weight: If Highway Traffic Act limits are exceeded, may require additional conditions at General Manager of Transportation and Operations Services' discretion.

Apply for a single trip permit

*A $10 administrative fee is added to each application submission

A Permit required for vehicles/loads which exceed:

Width:  

• Vehicle including load - 2.6 metres

Length:

• Single vehicle including load - 12.5 metres
• Semi-trailer including load - 14.65 metres 

• Combination of vehicles and load - 23 metres

Height:

• Vehicle and load - 4.15 metres

Weight:

• Maximum weight allowances are determined by the axle configurations and spacings and

gross weights set out in the Highway Traffic Act.

Driver’s must respect and abide by the City’s Half-Load Restrictions Bylaw at all times.