Temporary Encroachment Permits

Temporary Encroachment Permits are issued to clients who undertake activities, which temporarily encroach onto City of Ottawa rights-of-way. These permits ensure that all safety measures are taken, that the construction meets the City of Ottawa standards and, in turn, ensures that all area residents and passers-by are kept safe.

Temporary Encroachment Permits are divided into four categories:

  1. Construction Related: Applicants are construction companies, contractors or residents who need temporary construction encroachment permits for construction related activities on City right-of-ways. Such encroachments include placement of containers, stockpiling materials, and vehicles used in the construction process including aerial, subsurface and surface types.
       
    • Aerial encroachment is generally used to facilitate the use of tower cranes. When a crane permit (aerial encroachment) is issued, the securities must always be checked before releasing the permit.
         
    • Sub-surface encroachment is usually used for a tie-back, rock anchor, or other type of support placed under a street or highway to support an excavation wall.
         
    • Surface encroachment is generally used for vehicles, materials, equipment, covered sidewalks and hoarding.
         
  2. Outdoor Patio: Applicants are store business owners who want to encroach upon the City's rights-of-way to create outdoor patio space to conduct business. If the location of a proposed outdoor patio is approved, the applicant may then apply annually for an outdoor patio encroachment permit that runs from April 14 to September 30.
       
  3. Vending Boxes: Applicants are usually media business wishing to provide free or paid publications to customers from independent boxes located on the City's rights-of-way. All newspaper vending boxes must have a vending box sticker number, which is derived from the encroachment permit.
       
  4. Miscellaneous: Applicants are usually businesses who need encroachment permits for items including tourist information directory, tourist information kiosk, Christmas decorations, waste receptacles, etc.

For further information on encroachment permits, including rates, call 613-580-2424, ext. 16000.

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