Road Permits and Restrictions

Public Works staff will inspect the site and consider the application, based on issues such as sight lines and drainage.  The applicant will then be notified about whether their entrance permit application has been approved.  All materials will be supplied by the applicant and all work will be done at the applicant’s expense and to the satisfaction of the Township of South Stormont. Please note that work must not commence on the entrance until the entrance permit has been granted by the Township of South Stormont.

County Roads

An Entrance Permit is required from the United Counties Transportation Department to establish an entranceway onto a property off of a County road.

Provincial Roads

An Entrance Permit is required from the Ministry of Transportation to establish an entranceway onto a property off of Provincial Highway 138.

Municipal Consent Permit

A Municipal Consent Permit is required for any work within the Township’s road allowance that involves municipal infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, ditches, and underground utilities such as water, sanitary, and storm systems.

This includes activities such as installing or repairing utility services, connecting to municipal infrastructure, conducting directional drilling, or completing any excavation within the municipal right-of-way.

The permit ensures that all work is reviewed and completed in accordance with Township standards to protect public safety, maintain infrastructure integrity, and minimize impacts to residents, drainage, and traffic operations.

Applicants must obtain approval prior to starting any work within the municipal right-of-way.

Please note the fee for a Municipal Consent Permit is indicated in the current Fees and Charges By-Law.

 By-laws and Policies | Township of South Stormont

Ditch Infill Permits

Applying to fill in the ditch in front of your property? Homeowners must follow the procedure set out in the Ditch Infill Policy. Please download and fill out the form below and submit to the Public Works Coordinator. 

Reduced Load Permit

The reduced load period in the Township of South Stormont typically begins in early March and ends in May each year, unless altered by a resolution of Council in accordance with the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act.

A Permit to Move Loads in Excess of Weight on South Stormont roads can be obtained from the Public Works Department after completing and submitting the required application form and $150.00 fee.