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Driveway / Entrance Permit

A Driveway / Entrance Permit is required to legalize your access to the public right-of-way for your lead walks and driveways. This permit allows you to legally cross the curb. 

Procedures: 

  • Residential - To obtain the right to access a residential piece of property, a drawing of the driveway will be required, if it extends beyond the width of the garage, to review the size of the requested curb cut and establish the material from which the approach will be constructed.  The following are required prior to issuance of a permit:
    • Drawing (maximum size 11 in x 17 in)
    • Permit application
    • Payment of fees
  • Non-Residential - To obtain the right to access a commercial or industrial zoned piece of property, a drawing to-scale must be submitted showing the size and location of all the accesses to the property. The drawing must show the materials to be used and how the driveway is going to be constructed. The following are required prior to issuance of a permit:
    • Drawing (maximum size 11 in x 17 in)
    • Permit application
    • Approved Development or Servicing or Site Plan Control Agreement
    • Payment of fees

Driveway Inspections

  • For the portion of the driveway on the public right-of-way, you will require an inspection.  Please call (519) 255-6257 ext. 6359 or 6483 to book an appointment.  An Inspector must review the driveway location and stone base before final surface.  The Inspector must also review the final work and restoration (i.e. forms removed, saw cuts complete, backfill leveled).
    • You must call for base inspection before pouring or paving.
    • Please allow one (1) day notice for inspection.

Driveway Permit Costs

  • As of March 2013, the minimum cost of a driveway permit is $208.00, plus a $400.00 indemnity fee.
  • Note:  Fees may change from year to year.

Driveway Standards

All new driveways must be hard surfaced meeting with City standards.  This applies to the public right-of-way.

According to Council Resolution CR92/2003, for front yard paving where the purpose is other than the standard side yard driveway and garage access, [i.e. you may be able to pave fifty percent (50%) of your front yard] the following conditions will apply:

  • The pavement must be one (1) metre from any above ground utilities structure.
  • You must pave your driveway and approach within 5 years.
  • Hard surfaced as per City Standards.
  • Location as per City Standards.

Payment of an Indemnity Deposit (to ensure the public right-of-way is returned to its pre-construction condition) is required and will vary depending on the location of the work.  The deposit is refundable upon satisfactory restoration and final inspection of the public right-of-way. 

Engineering Department
Development and Geomatics Branch
350 City Hall Square West, 3rd Floor
P. O. Box 1607
Windsor, Ontario
Canada
N9A 6S1

Phone:  For general information, call 311.  For detailed inquires, call (519) 255-6257 ext. 6359 or 6483.
Fax:    (519) 255-9847
Email:  engineeringdept@city.windsor.on.ca