Permit for the occupancy of public property: A permit holder's guide
Did you obtain a permit to temporarily occupy a street, lane or sidewalk? Whether you wish to carry out work, to move, to film or hold an event, you must comply with municipal regulations.
Making sure the worksite is safe
Make sure worksites are secured at all times to prevent accidents. You must ensure that all equipment is compliant and works properly (machines, vehicles and protective equipment).
Maintain accessibility
For the time that you are occupying the property, you must maintain access to residences. Pedestrian access must have a minimum width of 1.5 m, be clear, linear and continuous. It must be designed for all types of pedestrians, including wheelchair users, people who are visually impaired, and parents pushing strollers.
You must also guarantee access to emergency response vehicles, as well as collection services (garbage, recycling and composting). If the street is inaccessible, you must enter into an agreement with the borough’s public works team.
In some boroughs, you must also configure a bicycle lane.
Please note that during the winter months, the permit holder is responsible for clearing snow from the occupied area.
Install temporary signage
As a permit holder, you are responsible for procuring and installing all temporary signage required during your occupancy. These include worksite signs and “no parking” signs.
“No parking” signs must be set up 12 to 14 hours before the start of occupancy. All other signs must be in place from the beginning of the occupancy period.
Once the signs are installed, you must fill out a sign installation form. Please send it to the Agence de mobilité durable and to the borough in which the work is carried out. You will find the borough’s e-mail address on your permit.
The contractor’s name must be displayed on the site for the duration of the work being performed.
Protect public property
You must protect the public property that you are occupying. If you damage municipal infrastructure, street furniture, trees or public landscaping, you may be subject to fines from the city or the borough.
Adapt the information based on your permit
If you occupy the public property for at least 90 days, some information must be displayed in your area of occupancy at all times, this includes the nature of work, the beginning and end dates, contact information, etc.). See additional rules that apply (in French only).
Contact stakeholders
For some types of occupancy, a bus stop, BIXI station, etc. may need to be moved. It is your responsibility to contact the various stakeholders before your occupancy period begins.
Examples:
Manage parking meters and pay stations
Please note that the Agence de la mobilité durable is responsible for removing or covering parking meters and pay stations. The Agence de la mobilité durable will perform these actions following your permit request. Fees will be added to your invoice. Please contact them for further information.
Police presence
The borough may require you to call in police officers, for example, for work that affects traffic lights or for major obstructions. In this case, you must fill out a request form (in French only) and send it to the SPVM.
Mitigate noise
You must comply with all noise regulations. The rules vary in every borough.
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