Permits and Municipal Consent

By-law

This permit applies to the transportation of vehicles, loads, objects or buildings that exceed the dimension and/or weight (consult the By-law on the dedicated page of this website) prescribed in the Highway Traffic Act on County Roads.

Each driver of a vehicle or load that exceeds limits must have his own permit.

Beginning February 1, 2023, the UCPR will only accept applications via our new online portal. First-time users must complete a short registration process.

Permit applications and fees

ANNUAL MOVING PERMIT APPLICATION

Recommended when frequently moving over-dimensional loads in Prescott and Russell. This permit is limited to certain dimensions and weights (listed on the application) and is valid for one year at the cost of $200 per vehicle.

• Annual Moving Permit Application

TRIP (SINGLE MOVE) PERMIT APPLICATION

Required when performing one move only within a short time frame (up to 3 days) at the cost of $75 per move.

• Trip (single move) Permit Application

By-law

In order to protect county roads against crucial damages that could occur during thawing period in the spring, restrictions on heavy charges are imposed. It is true that particular weather conditions during spring and high water concentration in between material layers can considerably reduce the support capacity and use resistance of the roads.

Thawing period

• The thawing start and closing period notice will be posted on the Public Notices page once applicable.
  
• During thawing period, a permit for heavy vehicles or loads that cannot be reduced, such as heavy equipment or heavy machinery, is requested.
• Map for year-round full load County Roads.

Limit by axle

During the reduced-load period, the limit is five tons per axle. Any charge capable of being reduced, such as concrete, grain, and rock must be so, to abide by this limit.

Permit fee

A permit fee of $300 per vehicle is required during thawing period

Permit application

• Reduced Load Period Permit Application

By-law

The  construction, removal, relocation, widening, and replacement of a private entrance way on a County Road (consult the By-law on the dedicated page of this website), whether it is residential, commercial or farmland, must receive a permit beforehand, as stipulated by the By-law.

The Department must also give instructions related to the construction, such as the length and diameter of the pipe (if necessary), the location, the filling, etc.

The owner is responsible for the entire cost related to the construction of a new driveway and will remain responsible afterwards.

Permit fee

A permit fee of $200, non-refundable, is required. Furthermore, a security deposit of $1,500 is also required. This deposit is refundable to the permit holder once work is completed and approved by the Foreman.

Permit applications

• Private Entranceway Construction Permit
• Standard detail drawing for entrance

By-law

Land owners are responsible for the maintenance of their front-yard ditch on their property as well as being responsible for the works and the costs related to this improvement. Any future maintenance of this filling is also the sole responsibility of the owner.

In accordance with the construction of private entrances on county roads and to prohibit the obstruction of ditches, watercourses and other water outlets (consult the By-law on the dedicated page of this website), a permit to fill a front-yard ditch must be obtained prior to beginning the works.

Permit fee

A permit fee of $200 is required. Furthermore, a minimum security deposit of $1,000 is required ($200 per linear metre with a minimum of $1,000). This deposit is refundable when the labour is completed and approved by the Foreman, and when the grass has grown.

Permit applications

• Front-yard Ditch Filling Permit
• Standard detail drawing for ditch filling

By-law

In accordance with construction and installation, of road cuts and curb cuts located on roads in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, and to provide for the entry upon and reinstatement of roads in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (consult the By-law on the dedicated page of this website), a permit is mandatory for work within any County Road right-of-way, carried out by using methods, such as excavation or drilling.

Permit fee

A permit fee, non-refundable, is required.

Furthermore, a security deposit is required. This deposit is refundable to the permit holder when labour is completed and approved by the Foreman, after a two-year period.

For fees and deposit amounts consult the Fees and Charges By-law on the dedicated page of this website.

If a public utility service has obtained a Municipal Consent, the public utility service or its subcontractor executing the work within the right-of-way will be required to obtain a work in right-of-way permit however will be relieved from the permit fees as set out in the Fees and Charges By-law if paid under the Municipal Consent.

A security deposit from a public utility service or a subcontractor acting on behalf of the public utility service in the Counties is not required unless stated otherwise in the executed Municipal Access Agreement between the Corporation and the public utility service. 

Permit applications

• Work in Right-of-Way Application 

By-law

This permit is to regulate the installation of signs on road allowance on a County Road (consult the By-law on the dedicated page of this website). It is strictly forbidden to erect, install, publish, display or maintain a sign on the road allowance of any County Road. Please refer to By-law for exemptions.

Permit fee

There is no fee associated with this permit.

Permit applications

In order to erect a sign, the applicant must apply and have the approval of the Public Works' Director.

• Signage Permit

BY-LAW

An event in road right of way permit is required when an event requires the occupation or will disrupt traffic within a road right of way.

PERMIT FEE

There is no permit fee associated with this permit.

PERMIT APPLICATION

• Event Permit Application
  

What is a Municipal Consent?

A Municipal Consent (MC) is the municipality's authorization for a Utility Company to occupy a specific location within the Counties' Right-Of-Way (ROW). MC's are only issued to utility companies who have the authority to construct, operate, and maintain their infrastructure within the ROW as established through legislation, a Municipal Access Agreement, or a Franchise Agreement.

When do I need a Municipal Consent?

All proposed new utility installations or any work done by a Utility Company within the Counties' ROW require MC from the Counties Public Works Department.

How do I apply?

Fill out and submit a Municipal Consent application:

• The Counties reserve the right to require 10 business days for providing review comments, refusal of work, or approval to the proponent. MC applications should be submitted well in advance of the proposed work.

Subject to the paragraph below, all public utility service needs to obtain a Municipal Consent and pay the prescribed fees under the Fees and Charges By-law of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell for their planned work within the right-of-way. The Municipal Consent does not constitute an approval to execute the work in the right-of-way and is only a technical review approval of the plans and/or the scope of work.

If a public utility service has obtained a Municipal Consent, the public utility service or its subcontractor executing the work within the right-of-way will be required to obtain a work in right-of-way permit however will be relieved from the permit fees as set out in the Fees and Charges By-law if paid under the Municipal Consent.

A security deposit from a public utility service or a subcontractor acting on behalf of the public utility service in the Counties is not required unless stated otherwise in the executed Municipal Access Agreement between the Corporation and the public utility service. 

Should you require assistance with your submission, please contact us:

• by phone at 613-675-4661;
• toll free at 1-800-667-6307; or
• by email at [email protected].