Work in Right-of-Way

On February 12, 2025 Lanark County Council approved the adoption of a new Work in Right-of-Way Policy (By-Law 2025-06). The policy ensures all work such as, construction, maintenance, utility installations, and events, comply with regulations, protects public assets, and minimizes disruptions to traffic and communities. The Policy serves as a guide for staff, applicants, and contractors planning on undertaking work within Lanark County’s Right of Way.

A “Work in Right-of-Way” Permit is required by any person, utility company or contractor performing any activities within a Lanark County Right-Of-Way. A “Work in Right of Way” Permit provides permission from the County of Lanark for the applicant to begin working within the County-Owned Right-of-Way. 

Examples of activities requiring a “Work in Right-of-Way” Permit may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Installation of an entrance
  • Culvert Installation/removal
  • Driveway Paving
  • Curb cuts
  • Landscaping
  • Utility works in the roadway
  • Utility work parallel to but not on the Roadway
  •  Temporary encroachment into the County Right-of-Way
  • Loading and unloading loading equipment
  • Work that interrupts the safe flow of traffic or work requiring traffic control

How to apply

An application for a Work in Right-of-Way Permit must be filed with The County of Lanark no less than ten (10) working days in advance of the start of an activity within the County of Lanark’s right-of-way.

 https://countylanark.permits.transnomis.com/Work/LAN

In order to assist you in applying online, throughout the course of the application you may be asked for one or more of the following documents to be uploaded:

  • Proof of General Liability Insurance, underwritten by an insurer licenced to conduct business in the Province of Ontario, for a limit of not less than Five Million ($5,000,000.00) Dollars
  •  Proof of Standard Form Automobile Insurance that complies with all the requirements of the current legislation of the Province of Ontario, having an inclusive limit of not less than Two Million ($2,000,000.00) Dollars.
  •  Security deposit determined by the nature of the proposed work, as per the schedule of fees;
  •  Application Permit Fee as per the schedule of fees;
  •  Detailed Drawing, Diagram or Map;
  •  Proof of Municipal Consent, if Applicable;
  • Traffic Control Plan (TCP) from the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 (OTM Book 7);

Permit Fees

Effective immediately, in accordance with the Work in Right of Way Policy Fee Schedule as amended from time to time, all applications will be subject to a $25.00 application fee and where applicable a $75.00 inspection fee, to be paid at time of submission.

 

Permit Fees

Work in R.O.W Permit

                             $25.00

Inspection (per occurrence, as required)

                             $75.00
Permit Deposit Requirements

Excavation within R.O.W, outside of Travelled Lanes

                        $1,000.00

Excavation within R.O.W, within Travelled Lanes

                        $2,500.00

Excavation within R.O.W, Per Km Parallel with Road

                        $2,000.00

Temporary Encroachment

                           $500.00

Temporary Road Occupation

 As Required by the PW Director

 

Staff review of all applications will not commence until all fees are paid in full and until all requirements have been met to the satisfaction of the County of Lanark.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

Should the Right-of-Way Activity Permit authorize a road cut or excavation, the Applicant is responsible for the temporary restoration as well as all costs associated with final restoration. Details concerning inspection, excavation and restoration can be found in By-Law 2025-06. If required, additional inspection fees will be charged per occurrence, as required.

 

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