Please be advised that fees and timelines can change.
| City Division/Agency | Details | Fee for Permit or Service | Timelines |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Clerks | Flag Raising | No | 3-4 weeks |
| City Clerks | Letter of Municipal Significance | No | 4-8 weeks |
| City Clerks | Lottery Licence | Yes | 6 weeks |
| Toronto Building | Erect Temporary Sign / Sign Variance | Yes | 8 weeks |
| Toronto Building | Permit to Erect Tent/Structure exceeding 646 sq. ft. | Yes | 4 weeks |
| Toronto Paramedic Services | Provision of Medical/First Aid Services | Yes | 3-6 weeks |
| Corporate Real Estate Management | Use of Civic Centres – internal | As required | Per facility |
| Corporate Real Estate Management | Book Albert Campbell Square and David Pecaut Square | As required | Per facility |
| Parks, Forestry & Recreation | Book Mel Lastman Square | Yes | Per facility |
| Economic Development & Culture | Book Nathan Phillips Square | As required | Per facility |
| Municipal Licensing & Standards | Noise Exemption Permit and Monitoring | Yes | 8 weeks |
| Municipal Licensing & Standards | Permit for Food or Merchandise Vendors | Yes | 2 weeks |
| Office of Emergency Management | Consultation on emergency planning | No | As required |
| Parks, Forestry & Recreation | Use of parkland / stadium / facilities | Yes | 8 weeks |
| Parks, Forestry & Recreation | Stakeout of park area | No | 10 days |
| Solid Waste Management | Collection and removal of garbage waste | If in violation of permit conditions | If in violation of permit conditions |
| Solid Waste Management | Consultation on waste management plan | No | 6 weeks |
| Event Support Unit | Consultation on event planning | No | As required |
| Event Support Unit | Festival and Events Calendar | No | 2-3 days |
| Toronto Film and Television Office | Film Permit | No | 48 hours |
| Toronto Film and Television Office | Compensation for lost revenue/staff at City facilities | Yes | As required |
| Toronto Film and Television Office | Use of metered parking spaces | Yes | As required |
| Toronto Fire Services | Provision of staff at signature events | As required | As required |
| Toronto Fire Services | Consultation on emergency planning/approval of fire route/road closures | No | 2 weeks |
| Toronto Parking Authority | Collection of Lost Parking Revenue during events | Yes | 5 business days |
| Toronto Police Service | Parade Notification | No | 8 weeks |
| Toronto Police Service | Provision of Paid Duty Police Officers | Yes | 4 weeks |
| Toronto Police Service | Displays from Community Response Unit | No | 4 weeks |
| Toronto Public Health | Approval to operate temporary food establishment | No | 4-6 weeks |
| Toronto Public Health | Inspection of special event food handling | No | As required |
| Toronto Transit Commission | Charter of TTC vehicles | Yes | 2 weeks |
| Toronto Transit Commission | Advertising Opportunities | Yes | As required |
| Toronto Transit Commission | Re-routing TTC vehicles due to street closures | Yes | 4-6 weeks |
| Transportation | Temporary Street Closure Permit | Yes | 8-16 weeks Up to 1 year for expressways |
| Transportation | Sidewalk Sale Permit | Yes | 8 weeks |
| Transportation | Street Occupation Permit Footrace/Bicycle | Yes | 8-16 weeks Up to 1 year for expressways |
| Transportation | Banner Installation – Public Right of Way | Yes | 8 weeks |
| Transportation | Banner Installation – Expressways | Yes | 8 weeks |
| Yonge Dundas Square | Use of facility and amenities | Yes | Varies |
| Organization | Details | Fee for Permit or Service | Timelines (for application submission) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol and Gaming Commission | Special Occasions Permit | Yes | 10 – 30 days (depending on type of permit) |
| Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Permit for Inspection of temporary electrical equipment and generators | Yes | Minimum 48 hours prior to activation of an event site |
| Ontario One | Stakeout of Park or Area | No | 4 weeks |
| TSSA | Amusement Rides | Contact directly | Contact directly |