Road Corridor Permits

Development Engineering Permits are required for:

• Excavation - utility road cuts, service connection road cuts, and boreholes
• Driveway (curb modification) - new and modification
• Commercial/multi-residential driveway (curb modification) – multiple residential and non-residential new and modification
• Temporary street occupation - minor and major

How to apply for a Development Engineering Permit

Before starting a development engineering permit application, all applicants should understand the requirements.

Go to the Development Engineering Application Process page

Posting a-frame signs on the municipal right-of-way requires a permit. 

If you wish to place an A-frame sign within the municipal right of way in the BIA to advertise for your business, please use the form below to apply for an A-frame Sign Permit. 

A-Frame Sign On Municipal Road Allowance Application

For all other signs, within the municipal right of way or on private property, visit our Sign Permit page to learn how to get your sign permit. 

The Town of Oakville's unique charm has made it a growing destination for directors, producers and location managers. With scenic natural assets, historic neighbourhoods and architecture, the town is a picturesque backdrop for the film and television industry. 

Visit our Filming in Oakville page to find requirements for filming requests.

If you are requesting to place a newspaper box in the municipal right of way, a Newspaper / Media Box Permit is required.

Newspaper Box on Municipal Road Allowance application

An Outdoor Display permit is needed when...

If you wish to have a display or items in front of your business within the municipal right of way, that are not for sale, such as Adirondack chairs, flower pots, or a statue, please use the form below to apply for an Outdoor Display Permit.

Outdoor Display: Temporary Encroachment on Municipal Property application

If you wish to place merchandise in front of your business within the municipal right of way for sale, such as merchandise, clothing, flowers, produce, or food items, please use the form below to apply for a Display Merchandise Permit.

Display Merchandise: Temporary Encroachment On Municipal Property Application

If you plan to move an oversize/overweight vehicle on municipal roads in Oakville you will require a permit if the dimensions or weight of your vehicle and load combined exceed the limits set out in the Highway Traffic Act.

Permits are available for both single move and annual permits.

Single move application to move oversized objects or structures

Yearly move application to move oversized objects or structures

If you are applying for a Patio Permit for your restaurant business in one of the BIAs, please visit the Patio Permit for more information.

Please note that other permits and fees may be required to accompany your Patio Permit, such as for an outdoor display, a display merchandise, or occupying an on-street parking stall.  

Refer to our Rates and Fees page to check the current year’s Transportation & Engineering – Right of Way Management Rates and Fees Schedule for the applicable fees.

If you are requesting to close a road or one direction of a road, for authorized construction activities, a Temporary Street Occupation (TSO) permit is required, in addition to a Road Closure Permit. Both permits are processed under one application through the online Portal.  

Application must be submitted three weeks in advance of the start of the close closure.

Both permits are processed under one application through our Online Service for Development Engineering Permits.  

Municipal facilities make great venues for your next special event.

If you are planning a special event that will take place at a municipal facility please visit our Event Planning page for more information.

For events that will take place on municipal roads or within the municipal right of way, please submit a Special Event on Municipal Right of Way Permit application.

Special Event on Municipal Right-of-Way Permit Application Form

A special event application will be required for all special events in Oakville.