Permit & Applications

Effective September 6, 2024, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville will only be accepting One Time Move Permits and Annual Heavy Vehicle Permits through the online application. The Counties will no longer accept moving permits in person or via email.

• Oversize/Overweight Load Trip Permit
• Oversize/Overweight Load Annual Permit

Please Note:

• There will be a temporary pause on the issuance of moving permits during designated holiday periods.
• All requests will be reviewed promptly upon return.

• Performing road or roadside construction: Apply for a Road Occupancy Permit to handle pavement cuts, boring, or lane closures.
• Installing new utility infrastructure: Submit a Municipal Consent (MC) application to place new ducts, pedestals, or poles.
  
• Maintaining existing utility plants: Skip Step 1 and apply directly for a Road Occupancy Permit for emergency repairs or minor excavation.

1. Step 1: Municipal Consent (Design Approval)
   • Cost & Timeline: $0 fee. Valid for one year.
   • Requirements: Cover letter, project timeline, and a drawing package matching UCLG guidelines.
2. Step 2: Road Occupancy & Access (Work Permit)
   • Cost & Timeline: $250 fee. Apply at least three weeks before your kickoff date.
   • Requirements: Your Step 1 approval number, an OTM Book 7 Traffic Plan, and a $5M liability insurance certificate (PDF format).

• Building a new driveway: Create a brand new residential, agricultural, or commercial entrance onto a county road.
• Modifying an existing entrance: Pave, widen, resurface, or relocate your current driveway.
• Installing a temporary entrance: Set up a short-term access point for construction vehicles or logging equipment.
• Adding or replacing a culvert: Extend, change, or install a roadside pipe to manage ditch drainage.

• Fees: A $250.00 fee is collected at the time of your Road Occupancy and Access Permit. Other fees may apply.
• Check: Your proposed entrance must comply with your local township's property line setbacks and bylaws, as well as the County Entrance Bylaw.
• Prepare Site Plan: Ready a basic drawing showing your property lines, nearest intersecting public road, and where you want the entrance.

• Selling a portion of your land: Split a large rural lot to sell a vacant residential building lot.
• Building a home for family: Sever a piece of a farm or property so a relative can build nearby.
• Planning your estate: Divide large assets into distinct parcels to pass down to multiple heirs.
• Selling a surplus farmhouse: Keep expanded cropland while severing and selling an existing dwelling.
• Expanding a business: Split a commercial lot to build secondary spaces or sell to a new business.
• Adjusting property lines: Legally move a boundary line to change lot sizes or fix an encroachment.
• Creating a right-of-way: Formally grant a neighbour or utility company legal access across your land.

• Closing a full road: Close an entire roadway safely by establishing a designated detour route.
• Closing a single lane: Shut down one lane of traffic using a formal traffic control plan.
• Hosting a race, walk, or rally: Use the roadway for a marathon or community walk without altering traffic flow.
• Using the roadside allowance: Set up an event in the space between the road surface and the adjacent property line.
• Organizing a trail event: Host a public or group gathering on the designated Limerick Forest trails.

• Timeline: Submit your application at least four (4) weeks prior to your event start date.
• Cost: Free ($0) for community events and non-profit fundraisers. Private organizations are subject to a $150.00 fee.
• Paperwork: You will need a local township endorsement letter, a $5,000,000 liability insurance certificate, and a route map or site plan.