Policies and guidelines
Permit applications
Highway permits are required for activities that occur on or near provincial highways.
See Roadside development permits for information on how to apply for a permit.
In addition to roadside development, permits are required for:
- road access
- special events or filming
- sign installation
- notification of seismic operations
- utility development, including:
- electrical facility placement
- oil/gas pipeline
- water/sewer pipeline
- telecommunications installation
- cutting hay in the right-of-way
Permit applications can be filled out and sent to the district office:
- email (in PDF format)
- by fax
- by mail
- in person
Privacy disclaimer for permit applications
The information collected on permit applications is:
- only used by staff to fulfil the purpose for which it was originally collected or for a use consistent with that purpose
- governed by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
- protected once it reaches the district office (if it is submitted electronically); however, the internet is not totally secure and we cannot ensure the information will be protected during transmission
Contact the appropriate district office if you have:
- questions about the collection and use of your information
- concerns about sending your permit information online
Resources
The following guidelines aim to help promote consistency among regions and to help municipalities, their staff, land developers and consultants address our needs early in the process to minimize some of the administrative red tape.
- This document provides guidance and advice to municipalities, planners, landowners, and others when preparing an Area Structure Plan within 1.6 kilometers of a provincial highway.
- A service road is a municipal road that provides legal access to adjacent areas and removes the need to directly access the highway. Service roads also enable connections between communities. This document provide guidance to municipalities and landowners while ensuring consistent application of the legislation.
Designing and Constructing Highway Access for Subdivision and Development Approvals
- Often a new or upgraded access to a highway requires accommodating subdivisions or development approvals from local municipalities. This document provides technical guidance regarding design or construction of highway access or improvements to guide the overall process from concept to completion.
Contact
For more information about highway development and permits:
- use the Roadside Management Classification Map to explore which type of highway network your proposed development is on or nearby
- find your district by checking the Transportation Region and District Offices map (PDF, 2.4 MB)
- find a Transportation District Office (PDF, 386 KB) near you
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