Why do I need an entrance permit?
An permit is required to install or change an entrance onto private property off of a public road. This is to ensure safe access to and from the property, and to maintain existing drainage patterns. The Township form for Entrance Application forms can be found here. Supplemental design information and specifications can be found here. Following approval of the application, a Right of Way-Work permit will need to be submitted (including contractor information, WSIB clearance and insurance).
New entrances sometimes require a culvert be installed to maintain ditch drainage. Any new culvert installations will be completed and paid for by the applicant. It is the responsibility of the applicant to purchase the pipe and have it installed to the Townships requirements. If a culvert fails due to natural causes the Township agrees to restore the entrance to its original condition.
During a road reconstruction or rehabilitation project the Township will reinstate existing entrances that have been affected by the road works.
If the applicant is on a Regional road, then a Regional permit and approval is required.
How do I build my new entrance?
The standard single driveway ramp has a width of 4.27 metres with the culvert having a width of 7 metres.
A double driveway ramp has a width of 7.3 metres with the culvert having a width of 10 meters.
If a farm/field entrance is required the property owner must set up a site meeting with the Roads Manager to discuss the size and location of the entrance.
The pipe material must be an approved pipe product, for a complete list of approved pipe materials please follow the below link to the Region of Waterloo, Design Guidelines and Supplemental Specifications for Municipal Services (DGSSMS)
No work shall commence until the applicant has received approval
Can an entrance permit be denied or modified?
If the proposed entrance does not met the required sight lines, impedes drainage or effects existing infrastructure the Township can deny the permit or impose additional conditions to the installation as deemed necessary by the Roads Manager. If any additional work is required to make the proposed entrance location safe then all costs will be borne by the applicant.
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