You must have a Road Occupancy permit for any activity within the right of way (property limits) in the Town of New Tecumseth.
The following examples require a permit:
- Any work on curbs, sidewalks, roads or boulevards
- Demolition or construction work
- Special events
- Storage or disposal bins that are blocking the right of way
- Swimming pool installations
- Water and sewer repairs or connections
Please contact us if you're not sure if you need a permit.
Applying for a Road Occupancy Permit
Follow these steps to obtain a Road Occupancy Permit:
- Fill out our Road Occupancy Permit application, make sure to include the name of the person performing the activity and your schedule.
- Provide a traffic control plan if your activity affects traffic.
- Applications must be submitted a minimum or ten business days in advance
- The application fee is $100
- Submit your permit to the Joint Operations Centre or email.
You must have a Property Access permit for any new, additional or driveway extension. This permit must also be completed if the property access point requires a curb cut.
Applying for a Property Access Permit
Follow these steps to obtain a Property Access Permit:
- Fill our out Property Access Permit Application. Please insure that the property owner is applying for this permit.
- The application fee is $55.00.
- Submit your permit to the Joint Operation Centre.
- If property access is approved, a Road Occupancy Permit will then be required for the installation of the access way.