Road occupancy permits

Check whether you need a permit

• Any property owner, contractor, project manager, utility company and developer, whose project involves the temporary use of the roadway, boulevard, sidewalk, or right-of-way or lane restriction is required to obtain a Road Occupancy Permit before you begin the work.
• Building projects (demolition, new build, inground pools, landscaping, below grade entrances, additions)
• Utility Companies (natural gas, hydro, cable - install or repair)
• Landscaping Companies (landscape supplies, soil/gravel delivery, interlock brick
• Curb cut applications
• Heavy Load transport
• York Region and Metrolinx projects
• New Developments – both residential and commercial
• Road/Lane closures and restrictions for construction work
• Contractors working on Town projects (site servicing, road reconstruction etc.)
• Work on a boulevard or ditch
• Sidewalk removal
• Pavement/boulevard drilling
• Pumping of concrete
• Equipment trailers
• Road or lane closures/restrictions
• Stockpiling construction material, bins or containers within the road allowance is not permitted and is subject to enforcement and possible fines.
• If you have questions or if an ROP (Road Occupancy Permit) is required for particular project, please email roadpermits@aurora.ca. Provide the address and project details.

How do I apply?

• You can now apply, pay and track the status of your Road Occupancy Permit online 24/7 for a convenient and user-friendly experience.
• Applications are required a minimum of 10 days in advance of any roadway or sidewalk closures on an arterial or collector road.
• Create an online account in CityView Portal
• Complete the application form and submit your plans
• Wait for staff to review the permit request and provide additional information
• Please note: Plans and a deposit are required prior to approval of the permit.
• CityView Portal Help Resource

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Fees

• View the Operations Fees and Charges Bylaw
• Please note: Once a permit has been approved, if a damage deposit is required, the applicant must pay a deposit via cheque or credit card (Visa and Mastercard only) in person at the JOC or by calling 365-500-3148.
• If mailing a cheque please make the cheque out to the attention of: Town of Aurora Applications and Permits Coordinator (Roads) 229 Industrial Parkway North Aurora, ON, L4G 4C4
• Please provide the Permit Number or the address of the location of the work.
• Deposits are refundable after all repairs to Town land are completed and approved by the Town.