Street Occupation Permit

If your project requires an application, four copies of the site plans must be submitted for review. The plans must meet the specifications outlined below:

• Drawings must be folded in sets to dimensions of 21cm x 28 cm (8 1/2″ x 11″) with the title block facing up
• All plans (in metric) must be drawn to scale, and the scale must be noted on the plan
• All relevant dimensions (i.e. width of sidewalk, back of sidewalk to street/property lines and to building wall etc.) must be shown
• Tie in measurements to all above grade installations
• All street names and municipal addresses must be noted
• All physical details of the site must be shown i.e. sidewalk, trees, utility/hydro poles, fire hydrants, parking meters. street vendor locations and all street furniture, including bus shelters and publication boxes etc.)
• North arrow must be shown
• The location of street/property lines must be noted
• Your proposal must be clearly indicated

For street, sidewalk and/or public lane closures, a detailed letter outlining how the public right of way is to be used, including the duration of the closure, together with a proposed work schedule, must be submitted with your application.

Street occupation permit fees are based on the type of permit required and the duration of the work. Permits must be obtained in person and must be paid for when they are issued. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding the fees which must accompany your application.

You can pay the permit fee by cash or cheque or money order payable to the Treasurer, City of Toronto. We also accept Debit, Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

All fees are subject to an annual inflationary increase based on the City’s User Fee Policy and change without prior notice.