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York Region Utility Permit & Municipal Consent
Municipal consent lets a company install or move utilities, and is also needed whenever the road is excavated. The utility permit then covers the work itself [york.ca].
You need it when: Installing, repairing or maintaining utilities in a York Region right-of-way.
Why it's needed
- Required for this activity on a York Region road [york.ca].
When to apply
- Apply about 2 weeks before the start [york.ca].
Review time
Plan for about 10 business days. apply 2 weeks ahead [york.ca]
Documents for a complete application
- Certificate of insurance on the Region's form, signed and stamped by the broker, valid for the whole permit [york.ca]
- Traffic management plan [york.ca]
- Municipal consent approval first for new installations: apply at least 30 days before work, with drawings showing the utility location [york.ca]
How to submit
- York Region road permit portal (roadpermits.york.ca); permits@york.ca, 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75700 [york.ca].
Fees
$580 permit, $300 per revision, $220 re-inspection; road closure, peak-hour and pavement degradation fees where they apply [york.ca]. (varies for companies with agreements) [york.ca]
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.