A Municipal Consent Permit is required if you plan to carry out any work, or place any materials, equipment, or structures within the City of Port Colborne’s road allowance (also known as the public right‑of‑way).
This permit is typically required for, but is not limited to, the following activities:
Installation of new sanitary or water services to the property line
Installation or widening of a driveway entrance, including curb cuts
All work within the right‑of‑way must be completed by a qualified contractor. Contractors are required to provide:
Proof of commercial general liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $5,000,000, naming the City of Port Colborne as an additional insured; and
A valid Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) clearance certificate.
To apply for a Municipal Consent Permit, please apply through the Citywide Portal.
After your application is submitted, please allow 5–10 business days for review and processing. While all applications will be considered, approval is not guaranteed.
If your application is approved, payment must be made in person at City Hall before the permit will be issued. issued.
A Municipal Consent Permit is required for any activity that occupies, obstructs, disturbs, or impacts City property, including municipal road allowances, sidewalks, boulevards, and easements. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:
Transporting oversized or overweight loads on municipal roads
Construction, replacement, or resurfacing of driveway aprons located on City property
Placement of waste bins, dumpsters, or storage containers within the municipal road allowance
Exterior building maintenance or construction activities that encroach into or over the City’s road allowance (e.g. scaffolding, hoarding, lifts)
Placement or storage of construction materials, equipment, or temporary structures within the City’s road allowance
Temporary occupation or blocking of on‑street parking spaces for construction, maintenance, or moving activities
Installation, replacement, or maintenance of private‑side services where a connection to municipal infrastructure at the property line is required
Installation of new water, sanitary, or storm services from the municipal main to the property line
Temporary lane closures or full road closures for construction, utility, or transportation‑related activities
Installation of traffic control measures, including conducting automated or electronic traffic counts for private studies or reports
Work related to beach access, including temporary structures, materials, or equipment placed on City property
If your proposed work will block, restrict, or otherwise disrupt traffic, a Traffic Control Plan must be submitted with your Municipal Consent Permit application.
All Traffic Control Plans must be prepared in accordance with Book 7 of the Ontario Traffic Manual and applicable standards.
If your proposed work is located on a Regional Road or a Provincial Highway, you must obtain the appropriate permit from the Region of Niagara or the Province of Ontario., as applicable.
All required external permits must be approved prior to the issuance of a Municipal Consent Permit by the City of Port Colborne.
All construction work carried out under a Municipal Consent Permit within the City’s road allowance must comply with and all applicable standards.
The permit holder and/or their contractor is fully responsible for any damage to City‑owned infrastructure, including but not limited to sidewalks, roadways, boulevards, curbs, and municipal services, resulting from the permitted work.
Any damaged infrastructure must be restored to its original condition or better, to the satisfaction of the City. If restoration work is not completed, or is refused, the City may undertake the necessary repairs. All costs associated with this work will be invoiced to the permit holder or contractor.
Rates & Fees for Municipal Consent Permits
$405.00 + HST
Subject to additional fees depending on which type of work is being completed.
Includes review, permit and inspection for all occupancy within the roadway.
