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Right-of-way and road work permits in Kingston, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Kingston’s right-of-way includes public roadway, utilities and sidewalks in front of properties. Driveway work, encroachments and road cuts use different permit routes.
Key information
Kingston’s right-of-way includes public roadway, utilities and sidewalks in front of properties. Driveway work, encroachments and road cuts use different permit routes.
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Choose the correct permit
Installing or altering a driveway within the right-of-way requires a driveway or entrance permit through DASH. Same-layout repaving matching existing conditions is stated not to need it. The driveway must lead to a legal parking place on private land, with at least 7.62 metres from an intersection.
An object such as a fence, sign, equipment or structure on the roadway uses an encroachment permit. Cutting roads, sidewalks or pathways uses a road-cut permit. Excess-load annual or trip approval instead uses Kingston Permit Central.
Sources: City of Kingston: Right-of-way and road work permits
Access and traffic protection
Unless the permit explicitly agrees otherwise, keep sidewalks, roads, entrances, transit stops, hydrants and utilities accessible. The contractor maintains its approved traffic control devices and plan.
Use protective wood or rubber beneath dumpsters and stabilizer legs. An encroachment may have to be removed on short notice for events or City work. Contractors maintain snow clearance, debris removal and safe access throughout their closure.
Sources: City of Kingston: Right-of-way and road work permits
Road-cut preparation and restoration
Obtain utility locates before work. Notify the City’s Corridor Control Engineering Technologist 48 hours ahead through transportation@cityofkingston.ca. Temporary and permanent restoration must meet City standards, including markings and affected paths.
The permanent repair has a 24-month maintenance and warranty period after completion and acceptance. Dewatering into City land or infrastructure needs a separate Engineering permit; contact engineering@cityofkingston.ca.
Sources: City of Kingston: Right-of-way and road work permits
Heritage, archaeology and trees
Work near designated or listed heritage property should be checked with heritageplanning@cityofkingston.ca. Municipal trees remain protected by the Tree Bylaw.
If archaeological deposits or human remains are found, stop and secure the site and follow the source’s notification procedure. This overview is not the full technical construction specification; the permit’s traffic, restoration and protection conditions govern the project.
Sources: City of Kingston: Right-of-way and road work permits
Quick reference
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Driveway/encroachment/road cut | Apply through DASH |
| Oversize load | Kingston Permit Central |
| Same-layout repaving | Stated driveway-permit exception |
| Pre-work contact | 48 hours to Corridor Control |
| Permanent repair warranty | 24 months after completion/acceptance |
Sources: City of Kingston: Right-of-way and road work permits
What to do next
- Classify
Identify driveway, occupation, cut or load movement.
- Apply and plan
Provide traffic control and check utilities/heritage.
- Work and restore
Meet access, inspection and repair conditions.
Sources: City of Kingston: Right-of-way and road work permits
10 useful questions
Is the right-of-way always the same width?
No. Width varies with road and location.
Source: City of Kingston: Right-of-way and road work permits
Does a widened driveway need permission?
Yes. Altering the driveway in the right-of-way requires the permit.
Source: City of Kingston: Right-of-way and road work permits
Does identical-layout repaving need that permit?
The page states it does not when size and layout remain unchanged.
Source: City of Kingston: Right-of-way and road work permits
Can my parking allocation be on public right-of-way?
No. Required vehicle parking is on private property.
Source: City of Kingston: Right-of-way and road work permits
What permit covers a bin or structure on the roadway?
An encroachment permit may be required.
Source: City of Kingston: Right-of-way and road work permits
What permit covers cutting a sidewalk?
A road-cut permit.
Source: City of Kingston: Right-of-way and road work permits
Should I get locates before road cutting?
Yes. Contractors must obtain applicable utility locates before work.
Source: City of Kingston: Right-of-way and road work permits
How much notice does Corridor Control need?
48 hours before work.
Source: City of Kingston: Right-of-way and road work permits
How long is the permanent repair warranty?
24 months from completion and City acceptance.
Source: City of Kingston: Right-of-way and road work permits
Does dewatering need a separate permit?
Yes, when discharge affects City lands or infrastructure.
Source: City of Kingston: Right-of-way and road work permits
Official information and forms
This guide covers the City of Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Other Kingston communities and the surrounding counties have separate services. Fees and active service notices can change. Use the linked official page for the application or latest notice.