Road Permits and Applications

Property owners or their representatives must apply to the Public Works Department for a permit when:

• A temporary access is required
• An entrance is desired to vacant property where no entrance exists
• A new building is to be constructed on vacant land
• A property owner is requesting a change to an existing entrance 
• Required for all new entrances or alternations to existing entrances
• New entrances must be identified by staking desired location
• Permit fee applies

Resources

• Access Policy 
• By-Law 87-50

Entrance Permit Application    Printable Stake Identification Card 

For more information or assistance in completing the application process, please contact the Engineering and Public Works Department. 
Phone: 705-645-6764
Email: publicworks@muskoka.on.ca 

License of Occupation Permits are required for any structure such as a dock, boathouse or utilities being constructed or transferred by the adjacent landowner on a District road.

Protect yourself and your assets by ensuring a License of Occupation is in place with the District. 

• Application processing fee must accompany Application
• If approved, a legal fee of $215 (plus HST) will be charged to prepare the agreement
• Annual fees will apply to maintain License of Occupation  

License of Occupation Application  

For more information or assistance in completing the application process, please contact the Engineering and Public Works Department. 
Phone: 705-645-6764
Email: publicworks@muskoka.on.ca  

• Restrict road access
• Disrupt vehicle or pedestrian traffic flow
• Put materials of any kind on the road
• Place a moving container or disposal bin on the road
• Store construction or landscaping materials beyond private property
• Cross the boulevard to gain site access where there is no depressed curb or paved driveway
• Involve workers on the road
• Obstruct the sidewalk with workers or equipment
• Permit fee applies

Roadway Occupation Permit Application  

For more information or assistance in completing the application process, please contact the Engineering and Public Works Department. 
Phone: 705-645-6764
Email: publicworks@muskoka.on.ca 

To maintain an attractive appearance in our community and to ensure a safe environment, the District regulates the use of signs on District roads in an effort to avoid clutter and ensure safety for traffic and pedestrians. 

• Permit is required for permanent or temporary signs
• Permitted within 400 meters of District right-of-way with approved application
• Permit fee applies

Sign Permit Application 

For more information or assistance in completing the application process, please contact the Engineering and Public Works Department. 
Phone: 705-645-6764
Email: publicworks@muskoka.on.ca 

 A Special Event Permit is required for any event that uses a District Road. Applications must be made at least 90 days prior to the event for approval consideration. If event exceeds four hours, it may require Committee or Council approval.

The District of Muskoka must be named as additionally insured on your Liability Certificate.

Temporary Road Usage Permit Application  

For more information or assistance in completing the application process, please contact the Engineering and Public Works Department. 
Phone: 705-645-6764
Email: publicworks@muskoka.on.ca 

A Permit is required for any vehicle travelling on a District road carrying a load that is over length, height, width or weight as described in the Ministry of Transportation - Highway Traffic Act 413/05.

Over-Dimensional Overweight Permit Application 

For more information or assistance in completing the application process, please contact the Engineering and Public Works Department. 
Phone: 705-645-6764
Email: publicworks@muskoka.on.ca 

Applications for usage of James Bartleman Island Park are at the discretion of the District. All proposed events must be submitted with application at least 90 days prior to the event. If event exceeds four hours, Committee and Council approval may be required. 

James Bartleman Island Park Usage Permit Application  

Resources

• By-Law 2011-44
• Site Plan

For more information or assistance in completing the application process, please contact the Engineering and Public Works Department. 
Phone: 705-645-6764
Email: publicworks@muskoka.on.ca