Pre-Consultation (for Entrance Permits) ($128 + HST)

This is NOT an Entrance Permit!

Only use this application if severing a property and require an assessment for a potential entrance prior to an area municipality approving a property severance.

1. Ensure proposed entrances are clearly marked with an identification card 
2. All proposed entrances must be clearly marked with stakes prior to the submission of this permit.

Oversize/Overweight Load Annual Permit (OO Annual) - District of Muskoka

This application is for annual or 6-month project overweight/over dimensional permits only. For single trips, please apply using the appropriate application located on the main page.

A Permit is required for any vehicle travelling on a District road carrying a load that is over length, height, width or weight as described in the Ministry of Transportation - Highway Traffic Act.

Please review the conditions carefully prior to submitting your application.

A separate annual permit is required for each vehicle.

Half-load restrictions are in effect on District roads during specific times of the year, see Muskoka Load Restrictions Website for details.

Oversize/Overweight Load Trip Permit (Single Trip) - District of Muskoka

This application is for a one time trip only. For annual permits, please use the appropriate application located on the main permit page.

A Permit is required for any vehicle travelling on a District road carrying a load that is over length, height, width or weight as described in the Ministry of Transportation - Highway Traffic Act.

Please review the conditions carefully prior to submitting your application.

Only half-loads are allowed on District roads during specific times of the year, see District website for details.

Applicants can apply for multiple single trips on one permit if they are related to the same project. Must be same starting and ending location, same route, same day.

Road Entrance Permit - District of Muskoka ($128 + HST)

Do not use this permit if you are applying for a property severance through the area municipality and are only requesting a pre-consultation from the District regarding your new entrance. Please apply for a Pre-consultation permit first. Once the severance is approved, you may apply for an entrance permit using this application.

Property owners or their representatives must apply to the District for an entrance Permit when:

• A temporary access is required
• An entrance is desired to a vacant property where no entrance exists
• A new building is to be constructed on vacant land
• A property owner is requesting a change to an existing entrance
• Required for all new entrances or alternations to existing entrances
• New entrances must be identified by staking the desired location

Please review the Access policy , By-Law 87-50 , and Conditions associated with this permit carefully prior to submitting your application.

Road Occupancy Permit - District of Muskoka

You are required to apply for a Road Occupancy Permit (ROP) if you are planning any that results in traffic disruptions on a District roadway, including, but not limited to bins, signs, entrances, culvert work, materials and equipment blocking lanes, or the cutting, excavation, boring, filling, additions, or altering in any way, roadways, curbs, sidewalks, boulevards, ditches, and other areas with the District’s Right of Way.

All drawings provided are to be in compliance with the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM)

Upon completion of any work under an approved ROP, you must complete a “Release of liability” form and send it to roads.permits@muskoka.on.ca

Sign Location Permit - District of Muskoka

The District regulates the use of signs on District roads to ensure safe and clear conditions for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. If you are planning on placing a sign along a road managed by the District Municipality of Muskoka, please review the conditions (below) and By-Law 2021-33 to ensure your application meets these requirements prior to submitting your application.

Please contact area municipalities to determine if additional structural permits are required under the building code regarding your sign application.