Please note
The information contained on this page is simplified and for information purposes only. In case of discrepancy between the By-law and this document, the By-law prevails.
A public domain occupancy permit, also known as a street rental permit, is required to use a public right-of-way for construction work.
Definition
A street rental permit allows temporary occupancy of a sidewalk or road lane with the objective of facilitating construction work being done to a neighbouring property.
During the daytime, occupied space must be delineated with proper signage to protect the public. Devices such as cones, barriers, temporary fences, could be used for this purpose. At nighttime, additional fixtures such as streetlights or reflective panels must also be installed. If work adjacent to a sidewalk risks materials falling, a protective, temporary enclosure must be installed to protect pedestrians. At all times, at least one sidewalk on the street must be kept free of obstructions.
You are responsible for installing signage devices and maintaining this space for the duration of your permit. Any debris must be cleared at the end of the permit’s duration, and you are responsible for repair costs for any damage to public property. Moreover, the person in charge of the works must have an insurance policy that covers potential damage or injury that anyone may suffer from this occupation.
Types of closures
In Côte Saint-Luc, street rentals are differentiated by the type of street and the numbers of lanes closed. There are two types of streets in the city: Collector streets and all other streets.
The city’s collector streets are: Cavendish, Côte Saint-Luc Road, Fleet, Guelph, Heywood, Kildare, Mackle, Parkhaven, and Westminster.
View the map showing the city’s collector streetsPDF, 315 KB
Cost of Permit for Collector Streets
| Type of lane closure | Cost |
|---|---|
| Street rental for work related to private sewer (repair/replacement) | $250 |
| 0-3m (approx. one lane) | $150 per day |
| 3m-6m (approx. two lanes) | $250 per day |
| 6m+ (3 lanes or more) | $400 per day |
| Full-street closure (less than 3m of total road space unobstructed) | $2000 per day |
| Sidewalk obstruction | $50 per day |
Cost of Permit for All Other Streets
| Type of lane closure | Cost |
|---|---|
| Street rental for work related to private sewer (repair/replacement) | $250 |
| 0-3m (approx. one lane) | $100 per day |
| 3m-6m (approx. two lanes) | $200 per day |
| 6m+ (3 lanes or more) | $300 per day |
| Full-street closure (less than 3m of total road space unobstructed) | $1000 per day |
| Sidewalk obstruction | $50 per day |
For every new permit application, there is a $75 request fee. Additionally, if heavy machinery is present, a damage deposit for public property must be paid prior to the issuance of the permit. Following the work, if the City inspector determines that no damage has been done to public property, this deposit will be reimbursed.
How to apply for a permit
1. Check the applicable regulations
- Street rentals are regulated in Article 4.1.6 of the Construction By-law #2593 (PDF).
- Costs of permits and fees, including the damage deposit for public property, are listed in the Fee Schedule.
NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list and other regulations may apply. If you have any questions pertaining to these regulations, please book an appointment (link) to meet with a member of the Urban Planning Department.
2. Required documents (all items in this list are mandatory)
- A description of the work and duration required for the street rental
- A signalization plan
- Information concerning the number of lanes blocked (dimension of occupied space), and the presence of heavy machinery.
NOTE: Additional documents may be requested by the permit agent.
3. Submit a permit application
- After preparing the necessary documents, the permit application can be easily completed and submitted online.
- You will be provided a reference number following the submission of your application.
4. Analysis of the permit application
- The Urban Planning Department will begin the analysis of your permit application as soon as all required information is submitted.
- If additional information is required, a staff member will contact you.
- If you have not received timely communication or updates regarding your permit application, we kindly ask you to send us an email at [email protected].
- No work can begin until you receive a valid construction permit.
5. Issuance and payment of the permit
- When the analysis of your permit application request is complete, you will receive an email with steps to pay for the permit. A permit will only be issued once the payment has been successfully received and processed.
- For street rental permits, there may be non-negotiable damage deposit listed in Article 2.3.9 of the Tariff By-law #2633. This deposit is returned once the City inspector concludes that no damage was done to public property.
- Once issued, the construction permit must be visible from the front of the property for the duration of the street rental.
6. Completion of work
- After work is completed, please contact the designated inspector listed in the permit description.
7. Reimbursement of damage deposit
- If the final inspection concludes that no damage was caused to public property, the reimbursement will be issued within 6-8 weeks. For more information, please contact the Urban Planning Department ([email protected]).
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