Entrance Permit

• Why do I need an Entrance Permit?

  Entrance permits are mandatory for the installation or alteration to all entrances within the Township of Tiny to ensure proper installation and avoid possible drainage issues or damage. The Township must inspect the entrances, as they are tied into the Township owned road allowance, to ensure the entrance does not interfere with the condition or regular maintenance of the road.  

  Entrance permits are also required prior to the clearing of vacant lots and prior to applying for a building​ permit.

• What is the Entrance Permit Process?

  1. Submit an Entrance Permit application form and required documentation to the Public Works Secretary either by mailing the form along with a cheque for any fees required, or submit the form and payment in person at the Municipal office.​​ Make sure to stake out the entrance location on the property.
  2. A Township inspector reviews the property and proposed entrance location/ alterations. (This can take up to two weeks.)
  3. The entrance permit is signed for approval and sent back to the property owner with further details outlining the time frame and other requirements of the permit. Upon approval, the property owner may begin work on the entrance.
  4. Once work on the entrance is complete, it is the property owner's responsibility to contact the Public Works Secretary to inform them of the entrance completion so that a final inspection can be conducted. If the property owner does not contact the Township, the Public Works Secretary will reach out to the owner a month before the permit's expiration date to ensure the work is complete and issue a final inspection. 
  5. Once the final inspection is completed and approved, the permit is closed as the entrance meets Municipal standards. 
• Why is there a cost for an Entrance Permit?

  ​The cost of an entrance permit is determined by the type of entrance permit; however, the two main fees can be broken down as follows:

  • $150.00 = covers the cost of inspections, administrative tasks such as document creation and permit tracking
  • $80.00 = cost to assign and install address marker
• Types of Entrance Permits

  Temporary Entrance:

  This permit allows property owners to install an entrance onto a property without providing a lot grading plan. This permit is popular for vacant lot owners who wish to clear their lot prior to having plans to build. This permit is only good for 1 year before a lot grading plan must be submitted or an additional permit must be submitted and paid for.

  • Cost: $230.00 
  • Requirements: sketch of property with dimensions and location of entrance; entrance location to be staked out on property.

  Permanent Entrance: 

  This permit allows a property owner to install an entrance onto a property with the submission of a lot grading plan. This permit is only good for 1 year before the entrance must be installed and a final inspection must conducted and approved by the Township to ensure the entrance meets Municipal standards.

  • Cost: $230.00
  • Requirements: lot grading plan and location of entrance staked out on property.

  Change in design / location:

  This permit allows a property owner to make alterations to the entrance including widening and relocation. This permit expires after a year from the approval date and must pass the final inspection conducted by the Township prior to the expiration date or a new permit must be submitted and paid for.

  • Cost: $150.00
  • Requirements: sketch of property with dimensions and changes to entrance.

  Paving/ Culvert Replacement:

  This permit allows property owners to pave their entrance or replace damaged culverts for not cost (property owners assume cost of culvert and installation fees). The Township requires this permit for paving to ensure the paved entrance is properly tied into the roadway to avoid damage to Township equipment such as snowplows. This permit is also used to track the replacement / age of culverts installed on the Township road allowance. 

  • Cost: $0.00
  • Requirements: sketch showing dimensions and change to entrance. ​

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are there restrictions as to where an Entrance can be installed on my property?

  All entrances must be a minimum of 3 meters away from property lines and utilities such as hydro poles or bell boxes. Other variables may need to be considered based on the location of the property.

• What is the maximum width my entrance can be?

  The maximum culvert length allowance is 14 meters; however, property features may cause restrictions.

  Farm entrances are allowed to install longer culverts but a clean out in the centre of the culvert is required. 

• What happens if my entrance permit expires before I am done the work?

  If your entrance permit expires before you are completed the work you must reapply for another permit and pay the $100.00 fee.

• What happens if I buy a vacant lot that already has an entrance?

  You will need to apply for an entrance permit to have the entrance inspected to ensure it meets Municipal standards and to obtain an address number. The cost of this permit is $50.00 provided the entrance passes inspection. 

• How do I know if I need a culvert or not?

  Once an Entrance Permit is applied for, a Township inspector will review the property / entrance location and determine the need for and size of the culvert required. This will be noted on the permit and returned to the property owner.