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Region of Durham Road Occupancy Permit
Lets a contractor work in the regional road allowance and lets the Region coordinate works [DUR].
You need it when: Work in a Durham regional road allowance: utility excavation, boulevard crossings, road widening, storm and sanitary sewers, geotechnical investigations, entrance construction, seasonal patios.
Why it's needed
- Required for any work in a Durham regional road allowance [DUR].
When to apply
- Processing: 5 business days [DUR].
- Road closures: apply 8 weeks ahead for detours, coordination and public service announcements [DUR].
Review time
Plan for about 5 business days. road closures need 8 weeks [DUR]
Documents for a complete application
- Online application [DUR]
- Certificate of insurance on the Region's form: $5M commercial general liability, $2M non-owned automobile, $5M automobile liability [DUR]
- Traffic control / detour plan
How to submit
- Durham online permit application [DUR].
Fees
No fee for a Regional Road Occupancy Permit [DUR].
Forms and guides
- Region of Durham Design Specifications: Engineering Submissions (2023) (Region of Durham, standard / specification)
Official pages
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Sources are marked in the text: [TO] toronto.ca pages, [Guide] general industry guidance, [Plan] permit planning practice. Confirm on the official page before applying.