Depending on your construction or development project, you may need to occupy or haul a heavy load on roadways owned by the Municipality of Port Hope. Learn about the permits and regulations needed in order to do work on our roadways.
Road Occupancy Permit
You need a Road Occupancy Permit in order to temporarily occupy a road, lane, or sidewalk in the Municipality of Port Hope. Please complete the online Road Occupancy Permit Application. You can also email us your printed form or drop it off to the Development Team Office located at 5 Mill Street South.
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You must include the following documents with your completed application:
Please note that the below road occupancy permit is not valid for filming activity. If you would like to get a road occupancy permit for filming, you need to follow the film permit process. |
Entrance Permit
You need to apply for an entrance permit if you are adding a driveway that enters onto a Municipal-owned roadway. Please complete the Entrance Permit Application or drop a printed copy of the completed package off to the Development Team Office located at 5 Mill Street South.
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You must include the following documents with your completed application:
Visit Northumberland County if your driveway enters onto a County road. Similarly, you will need to visit the Ministry of Transportation for an entrance permit onto a provincial highway. |
Site Alteration and Fill Application
You need to apply for a site alternation and fill permit for any project that includes dumping, removing, or altering of fill grades. The Site Alternation and Fill application gives the Municipality a clear understanding of work being complete, operation status, and full scope of project.
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You must include the following documents with your completed application:
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Heavy load restrictions
In an effort to reduce damage to our roads, we implement weight restrictions of five tonnes per axle (half-loads) on all rural roads within the Municipality of Port Hope from March 1 to April 30 each year.
Visit Northumberland County to learn about weight restrictions on County roads that pass through the Municipality of Port Hope.
Questions on Road Permit Applications?
If you have questions about any of the application processes above, or require any documentation from the checklists, we're here to help! Email us for assistance and get the answers you need!