The Municipality regulates the construction of driveway entrances onto municipal roads to ensure entrances are installed according to municipal standards and are in an appropriate location to provide for safe and efficient road operation.
You must apply for an entrance permit if you want to cut a curb or install or replace a culvert.
Curb cuts
Before you apply for a curb cut, ensure you meet the minimum requirements.
Minimum requirements
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Before you apply for an entrance permit, verify that your request meets the following minimum requirements (nearest taper used as reference for measurement):
- To maintain on-street parking space, the minimum distance between driveways is six to eight metres
- Minimum one metre away from the property line and above ground utilities
- Minimum 1.5 metres away from tree trunks, and driveway grading must not negatively impact any tree (roots)
- Minimum three metres away from a hydrant
- Maximum width of the driveway is as follows (from taper to taper):
- Single-detached: 4.5 to six metres, depending on lot size and garage width
- Semi-detached: 4.5 to six metres, depending on lot size and garage width
- Townhome: three to four metres, depending on lot size and garage width
- Minimum length of driveway is 5.75 metres from the porch landing to the sidewalk or curb and gutter (if no sidewalk)
- Driveways on corner lots (those closest to the curb radius) must follow the requirements and figure shown in Zoning By-Law 84-63, Section 3.28 Visibility Triangles
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Additional details
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- The proposed location of the curb cut must be visibly marked or staked out before inspection.
- Curb cuts are performed by a third-party contractor. Timelines cannot be guaranteed.
- Due to snow cover and cold temperatures, curb cuts and culvert installations will not be inspected or completed from October 1 to February 28, weather permitting.
- Please refer to our Zoning By-Law 84-63 regarding parking area regulations
- Any curb cuts completed without a permit are deemed illegal and will be dealt with accordingly by our Municipal Law Enforcement Office. To file a complaint regarding a possible by-law violation, please contact Municipal Law Enforcement Office.
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Culverts
Before you apply for an entrance permit for a culvert, ensure you read the details below.
When do I need an entrance permit for a culvert? |
- The use of the entrance changes from temporary to permanent.
- Entrances that need to be widened or modified in any way.
- A new building is to be constructed on vacant land.
- An entrance is desired to a vacant property where no entrance exists.
- An existing land use changes to another land use.
- A site alteration permit has been issued by the Municipality, or a permit under Ont. Reg. 168/06 has been issued by the Conservation Authority.
- Temporary access is required.
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Additional details |
Entrance culverts will not be installed during the winter months due to ground frost. Entrance culvert installation operations will resume following weight restriction season in the spring. For more information, please refer to By-law 2015-040.
Property owners requesting a road entrance off a Regional road must apply to the Region of Durham.
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Apply for an entrance permit
It's now easier than ever to apply for an entrance permit with our new Service Clarington portal. To get started, visit the Service Clarington portal and register for a new account.
If you have an existing permit application in progress, create a new account using the email address you used on your initial permit application. If you are unable to see your past applications, email AccessPermits@clarington.net and staff will assist with linking your past applications to your new online account.
Learn more about how to use the portal at www.clarington.net/ServiceClarington.
Apply for an entrance permit.
Application process
- Log in to the Service Clarington portal or create a new account.
- Fill out the entrance permit application and pay the $125 non-refundable fee.
- Staff will review your application and inspect the location to verify whether the curb cut or culvert request complies with our by-laws, municipal policies, and safety standards.
- If approved, we will notify you of the final cost, which must be paid before we issue a permit. We will also notify you if your application is not approved.
Need help?
If you are unable to apply online, need help with the application process or have questions about curb cuts or culverts, contact the Public Works Department at 905-623-3379 ext. 2661 or AccessPermits@clarington.net.