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Municipal Consent/Road Cut Permits

Before starting any work on a Township road, you must apply for a municipal consent and/or a road cut permit. This ensures road activity is safe, coordinated, and follows Township standards.

Note: Emergency work is the only exception and may proceed without prior approval.

What is municipal consent

Municipal Consent (MC) is official permission from the Township for a utility company to occupy space within the municipal right-of-way (ROW).

Only utility companies with legal authority to build, maintain, or upgrade their infrastructure in the ROW can apply. This authority must come from:

  • Municipal, provincial or federal legislation

  • A Municipal Access Agreement

  • A Franchise Agreement

When a road cut permit is required

A permit is required for any road cut or excavation on a Township road—including work in the road, shoulder, boulevard, or sidewalk—unless it’s an emergency.

This is regulated under the Township’s Entranceway Bylaw  

Project standards and inspections

All work within the ROW must:

Apply for a permit

Apply for municipal consent to complete work on a Township road and request a road cut permit by completing the online form. There is a $75 fee for a road cut permit.

You can also download a copy of the form and drop off or mail it to our Township office with the $75 fee (if applicable).

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