On April 27th, 2021 City Council approved a new Right-of-Way Activity Policy, Public Works-023. The City of Brantford is committed to implementing efficient policies and practices that ensure the health and safety of the public. This new policy reduces the number of permits required, eliminates duplicate or triplicate document submissions and streamlines the applicable fee structure.
All applications for the Right-of-Way Activity Permit should be submitted using the online application.
A Right-of-Way Activity Permit is required by any utility company or contractor performing activities within City streets right-of-way. An approved permit must be obtained prior to any work commencing.
Permit Process
Applicants are to apply with the Issuer of Permits not less than fifteen (15) working days in advance of the right-of-way activity.
In order to assist you in applying online, throughout the course of the application you may be asked for one or more of the following documents to be uploaded:
- Proof of Commercial general liability insurance including products and competed operations and blanket contractual to a limit of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence. The policy will be endorsed to name The Corporation of the City of Brantford as an additional insured.
- Standard form automobile liability insurance that complies with all requirements of the current legislation of the Province of Ontario, having an inclusive limit of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000).
- Security deposit in the minimum amount of $2,000.00 in a form of cash deposit, certified cheque, credit card or bond, if applicable;
- Applicable permit fee;
- Detailed diagram, drawing or map;
- Notification letter, if applicable;
- Traffic control plan from Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 (OTM Book 7);
- Proof of parking arrangements, if applicable;
- Proof of General Building Trades Licence, if applicable;
- Proof of Municipal Consent, if applicable.
Permit Fees
Effective immediately, in accordance with the Fees and Charges By-law, as amended from time to time, all applications will be subject to a $117.30 application fee and where applicable a $117.30 inspection fee, to be paid at time of submission.
Right-of-Way Fees
| Right-of-Way Activity |
Applicable Fee |
| Permit |
$117.30 |
| Expedited Processing |
Permit fee + $80.37 |
| Amendment, Renewal or Extension |
$53.58 |
| Inspection |
$119.65 |
Security Deposit
(if not already provided to the City) |
$2000 |
| 3 Day Temporary Lane Closure (Arterial) |
$250 |
| Cost Per Additional Day Temporary Lane Closure (Arterial) |
$50 |
| 3 Day Temporary Lane Closure (Collector) |
$200 |
| Cost Per Additional Day Temporary Lane Closure (Collector) |
$50 |
| 3 Day Temporary Sidewalk Closure |
$0 |
| Cost Per Additional Day Temporary Sidewalk Closure |
$119.65 |
Staff review of all applications will not commence until all fees are paid in full and until all requirements have been met to the satisfaction of the Issuer of Permits. All fees and charges are in accordance with the Fees and Charges By-law.
Permit Exemptions
Emergency situations, as deemed by the Issuer of Permits. Notification to roadclosures@brantford.ca is required. Please refer to the Right-of-Way Activity Policy
Additional Costs
Should the Right-of-Way Activity Permit authorize a road cut or excavation, the Permit Holder is responsible for the temporary restoration as well as all costs associated with final restoration completed by the City. Details concerning inspection, excavation and restoration can be found in the Right-of-Way Activity Policy. All fees and charges are in accordance with the Fees and Charges By-law.
Activity Types
