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

1. Ensure proposed entrances are clearly marked with an identification card (add) link)
2. All proposed entrances must be clearly marked with stakes prior to the submission of this permit.
3. This is NOT an Entrance Permit. This permit is for pre-consultation ONLY to ensure an entrance will be approved following additional approvals from appropriate parties. (i.e. Area municipalities severances, building permits, etc.)

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.

Only half-loads are allowed on District roads during specific times of the year, see District 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)

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

If you have a completed pre-consultation, please apply for an entrance permit by using the link provided to you in the final decision email you received.

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 Adjacent to Right-of-Way 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.