Driveway Construction Application

Please review the Application Checklist before you begin to ensure all necessary documents are ready to download. Failure to do so could delay processing of your application.

SECTION 1 - APPLICANT INFORMATION

SECTION 2 - REGISTERED PROPERTY OWNER

SECTION 3 - LOCATION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY THAT PROPOSED DRIVEWAY WILL SERVICE

SECTION 4 - Description of work

• Please attach a sketch or drawing showing your property and the location of the proposed entrance and any other features (see Application Checklist). Include dimensions.
• Property should be clearly marked with stakes for inspection purposes.
• Prior to construction, underground utility locates must be obtained by the person/Contractor performing the work. If existing overhead utilities (telephone, hydro etc.) are present at the location of the driveway, the owner is responsible for contacting the utility companies to verify that clearances to overhead wires are acceptable.

SECTION 5 - Contractor Information

SECTION 6 - Consent and Approvals

1. That no work will commence until the application and plans are approved by the Engineering Division and an approved permit has been issued;
2. To construct and maintain the driveway in accordance with the approved specifications, and plans, driveway permit conditions and/or instructions, and the City Driveway Control policy;
3. To accept all costs associated with the construction and maintenance of the driveway, including, but not limited to, the relocation by the City of any existing service such as hydrants, parking meters, sign posts, hydro poles, trees, in accordance with the City Driveway Control policy;
4. To acknowledge that the privilege conferred by the granting of this application for a driveway and/or driveways carries with it all legal liability, including, but not limited to third party liability (i.e. for damages or injuries to other persons);
5. To adhere to all other By-laws of the City pertaining to this application, including the Zoning By-law. The undersigned acknowledges that the issuance of a permit under this application is not confirmation that the proposed driveway conforms to the Zoning By-law and that the City reserves its right to enforce the Zoning By-law notwithstanding the issuance of a permit under this application. It shall be the sole responsibility of the undersigned to ensure compliance with the Zoning By-law and the City shall have no liability in respect of or arising out of any violation thereof or any steps taken with respect to the permit issued under this application;
6. All motor vehicles using the parking space and driveway must be able to park totally within the limits of the property being accessed and shall not overhang or encroach onto City lands, sidewalks, boulevards or street allowances; and
7. To notify the Engineering Division once the driveway has been fully constructed;