Entrance Permits
An entrance permit is required for any new or modified access from your property to a Township road. This includes driveways, laneways, or other entranceways.
All applications are reviewed by the Township’s Public Works Department to ensure entrances meet safety standards, support proper drainage, and comply with the Township’s Entranceway Bylaw.
Entrance permits for access from a County road are issued by the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville.
Application fees
The installation fee, plus a $100 administration fee is due when your application is submitted. If Public Works determines that a culvert is not required, the installation fee will be refunded to you. The $100 administration fee is non-refundable.
Additional fees may apply for non-standard culverts.
|
Entrance type |
Installation fee |
| Residential standard culvert entrance 12 in diameter and 8 m length |
$1,100 (plus $100 administration fee) |
| Agricultural or commercial special culvert entrance 12 in diameter and 16 m length |
$2,200 (plus $100 administration fee) |
| Culvert extension 3 m length |
$500 (plus $100 administration fee) |
Using a private contractor
- A $2,000 refundable deposit is required, plus the $100 administration fee
- The Township must approve the design before work begins
- You must notify Public Works at least 3 business days before starting
- The entrance must pass inspection before the deposit is returned
If the work doesn’t meet Township standards, all or part of the deposit may be used to correct it.
Apply now
You can submit your application and payment for an entrance permit online.
- Review the Entranceway Bylaw to understand all requirements.
- Mark the proposed entrance location with a wooden stake labeled “entrance location” (top painted or flagged in red/orange)
- Prepare a site sketch to include with the application form.
Alternate ways to apply
You can also submit a paper form using schedule "B" of the Entranceway Bylaw. Please submit the form with your payment to the Township office in-person or by mail:
P.O. Box 129, 18 Centre Street
Spencerville ON K0E 1X0
For more information
Need help or have questions? Contact our Public Works Department before you apply.
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