Right-of-Way Permits
The right-of-way is a City-owned section in front of a resident's property. It includes the roadway, utilities and sidewalks. The distance varies depending on the location and type of roadway.
If you are planning a project that involves the right-of-way, you may need to apply for a permit.
Driveway/entranceway permit
You need a permit to install or alter a driveway within the municipal right-of-way.
If alterations match the current conditions of your existing driveway and don't change the size or layout, such as when you're repaving, you do not need a permit.
Encroachment permit
You need a permit for any object or material, such as a building, sign, equipment, or fence, that is on a City roadway. Read the Encroachment Bylaw to learn more.
Road cut permit
If you require to cut into roads, sidewalks, and pathways that are part of the right-of-way, you will require a road cut permit.
Contact Us
City of Kingston
City Hall
216 Ontario Street
Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3
Canada
contactus@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-0000
Fax: 613-546-7816
The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.
Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives.
