Entrance Permit/Civic Address Permit Application

It is understood that:

1. all works will be constructed, altered, maintained or operated at the owner's expense;
2. that no work shall commence until a permit has been issued;
3. the issuance of this permit does not relieve the holder of the responsibility of complying with Municipal by-laws; and
4. property owner is responsible for ensuring entrance is constructed within property boundary lines. 

In consideration of this Application, the Applicant(s) hereby agree(s) to observe and comply with regulations set forth in this permit and save harmless the Municipality from all costs, charges, damages and claims whatsoever to which may arise from the issuance of this permit.

Failure to comply with the terms set out in the this permit shall warrant the removal of said construction at the owner's expense.

Guidelines

Residential property guidelines:

• Entrances shall have a width of 3 metres (9.8 feet) minimum and 6 metres (19.6 feet) maximum.
• Entrances shall not be located closer than 1 metre (3.2 feet) to the side property line.
• One entrance up to the first 30 metres (98 feet) of frontage measured along the roadway. For each additional 30 metres (98 feet) of frontage, not more than 1 additional driveway.

Non-residential property guidelines:

• Entrances shall have a width of 3 metres (9.8 feet) minimum and 9 metres (29.5 feet) maximum.
• Entrances shall not be located closer than 3 metres (9.8 feet) to a lot containing a dwelling as its primary use.
• One entrance up to the first 30 metres (98 feet) of frontage measured along the roadway. For each additional 30 metres (98 feet) of frontage, not more than 1 additional driveway.

Design Standards

Entrance grades shall be consistent with the applicable Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings, such as OPSD 301.010, 301.020, 301.030.

If the length of the roadway into the property is greater than 91 meters (300 feet), due to the length of the roadway a turnaround shall be provided having no less than a 120 ft (36.6 m) outside diameter as per the provisions in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard, 1147 Standard for Fire Protection Infrastructure for Land Development in Wildland, Rural, and Suburban Areas.

Culverts

During processing of your Application, the Public Works Department will determine if a driveway culvert is required at your entrance. If a culvert is required, the minimum size (width and length) will be noted on your Permit. The purchase, installation and maintenance of driveway culverts, is the responsibility of the property owner. 

Permit Fees

Cost of Entrance Permit:
$100.00 prior to installation (no HST)
$300.00 if a permit is not obtained prior to installation (no HST)

Cost of Civic Address Permit:
$150.00 (no HST) - includes installation

Cost of combined Entrance and Civic Address Permits:
$200.00 (no HST)

Applications will not be processed until such time as the appropriate permit fee has been remitted. Payment can be made by cash, debit/credit or cheque at the Municipal Office or by credit card over the phone. Please call the Municipal Office to make payment over the phone. Please provide the property's Assessment Roll Number when making payment.  

Questions regarding Entrance and/or Civic Address Permits are to be directed to the Public Works Department by email or by telephone to (519) 793-3522 extension 239. 

Application Information

All proposed entrances must be marked clearly at the site (stakes, paint, tape). Please include a drawing of the lot with driveway location, dimensions and distance from lot lines.

For Office use only:

The personal information collected on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used by the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula for the purpose of responding to your application.  Questions regarding the collection of personal information should be addressed to the Municipal Clerk at 56 Lindsay Road 5, Lion's Head, ON  N0H 1W0 or by telephone at (519) 793-3522 ext. 236.