Highways Bylaw Permits

Permit applications and forms

• Highway (Roadway) Right-of-Way Occupancy Permit

  Highway Right-of-Way Occupancy Permit Application

  Works or Events that only require the occupancy of the road dedication, including roadway, sidewalk or boulevard, for the placement of equipment, materials or traffic control require a Highway Right-of-Way Occupancy Permit.

  Fees and payment

  1. Application fee - $50
  2. Administration fee - $100
  3. Inspection fee - $100
  4. Security deposit - Variable

  An invoice will be issued for the applicable fees and charges. This is payable online and requires the permit number.

  Certificate of Insurance

  With an application, the Applicant must provide a copy of their Certificate of Insurance with General Liability Insurance in the amount of $5 million, listing the City of Prince George as additional insured.

  Traffic Management Plan

  Works or events that disrupt traffic (vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians) will require the submission of a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) appropriate for the scope of the work or event, in accordance with WorksafeBC and the Provincial Traffic Management Manual (TMM).

  Guidelines for preparing a TMP and a category assessment can be found under Section 3 of the TMM. Category 3 TMPs must be completed, signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer.

  A Traffic Management Plan includes up to four sub-plans, depending on the scope of the work/event and the category assessment.

  1. Traffic Control Plan
  2. Incident Management Plan
  3. Public Information Plan
  4. Implementation Plan.

  Notice of Traffic Disruption

  Once a permit has been issued, and at least two weekdays before each traffic disruption is implemented, a Notice of Traffic Disruption Form must be completed and submitted for each disrupted roadway (includes roadways, sidewalks, bikeways, alleys, etc.)

• Work on Highway (Roadway) Right-of-Way Permit

  Work on Highway Right-of-Way Permit Application

  Works involving excavation or infrastructure changes within the road dedication, including roadway, sidewalk or boulevard require a Work on Highway Right-of-Way Permit.

  Associated fees

  1. Application fee - $250
  2. Administration fee - $100
  3. Inspection fee - $100
  4. Security deposit - Variable

  An invoice will be issued for the applicable fees and charges. This is payable online and requires the permit number.

  Certificate of Insurance

  With an application, the Applicant must provide a copy of their Certificate of Insurance with General Liability Insurance in the amount of $5 million, listing the City of Prince George as additional insured.

  Traffic Management Plan

  Works that disrupt traffic (vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians) will require the submission of a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) appropriate for the scope of works, in accordance with WorksafeBC and the Provincial Traffic Management Manual (TMM).

  Guidelines for preparing a TMP and a category assessment can be found under Section 3 of the TMM. Category 3 TMPs must be completed, signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer.

  A Traffic Management Plan includes up to four sub-plans, depending on the scope of the work/event and the category assessment.

  1. Traffic Control Plan
  2. Incident Management Plan
  3. Public Information Plan
  4. Implementation Plan.

  Notice of Traffic Disruption

  Once a permit has been issued, and at least two weekdays before each traffic disruption is implemented, a Notice of Traffic Disruption Form must be completed and submitted for each disrupted roadway (includes roadways, sidewalks, bikeways, alleys, etc.)

• Extraordinary Vehicle Permit

  Extraordinary Vehicle Permit Application

  An Extraordinary Vehicle Permit allows you to drive an oversize and/or overweight vehicle on the City of Prince George municipal roadways.

  The Extraordinary Vehicle Permit Application can also be used to apply for an exemption to permanent and seasonal Load Restrictions. Exemptions will only be given for non-reducible loads.

  Requirements

  • Apply for permits at least five weekdays in advance of your trip.
  • Carry the permit in the vehicle when driving on City streets, so it can be shown to an enforcement officer for inspection if requested.

  Permit types and duration

  Oversize and/or Overweight Permits are issued per truck, and can be granted for a single trip, or for a term up to one year.

  Timelines

  The application timeline varies depending on the complexity of your trip and size of load.

  • A simple single-trip permit can take up to two weekdays to assess and issue.
  • A permit for a complex or very large load could take one to two weeks to review.

  Other permit requirements

  • You may need to reserve parking spaces, submit a route analysis, or submit a traffic management plan for particularly large loads.
  • You may also need approvals from utility companies or other City department with infrastructure that can be affected by the large load.

  Fees

  1. Single trip - $50
  2. Term - $200

  An invoice will be issued for the applicable fees and charges. This is payable online and requires the permit number.

  Vertical Clearances

  • Cameron St & Cameron St Bridge – 5.1 metres
  • Massey Dr & Highway 97 – 5 metres
  • Queensway/Ferry Ave & Highway 97 – 5 metres
  • Winnipeg St/Massey Dr & 15th Ave – 4.96 metres
  • Foothills Blvd & Otway Rd – 4.7 metres
  • North Nechako & Hwy 97 N – 5.2 metres
  • Southridge Dr & Hwy 16 W – 5 metres

  Overweight/Oversize specifications

  For overweight and oversized specifications, please refer to the Commercial Transport Act.

  • Maximum Legal Width - 2.6 metres
  • Maximum Legal Height - 4.2 metres
  • Maximum Legal Length - see Commercial Transport Act

   

• Special Events & Parade Permit

  Special Events & Parade Permit Application

  The Special Events & Parade Permit Application is used for complex special events that include multiple venues and impact several City departments. The application allows you to easily and quickly request use of road dedication, park space, civic facilities, noise permits, etc. all in one application.

  Once the application and any supporting documents are received, we will have a meeting with the event organizer(s) and any potential departments/divisions that will be impacted. This allows us to review the entire event and ensure you are receiving all the services required in a timely and efficient manner.

  Alternatively, for events that occur solely on road dedication, you can use the Highway Right of Way Occupancy Permit Application.

  Please contact the City's events staff if you have questions about multi-venue special events.

  Certificate of Insurance

  With an application, the Applicant must provide a copy of their Certificate of Insurance with General Liability Insurance in the amount of $5 million, listing the City of Prince George as additional insured.

  Traffic Management Plan

  Events that disrupt traffic (vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians) will require the submission of a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) appropriate for the scope of the event, in accordance with WorksafeBC and the Provincial Traffic Management Manual (TMM).

  Guidelines for preparing a TMP and a category assessment can be found under Section 3 of the TMM. Category 3 TMPs must be completed, signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer. TMP Templates can be found in Appendix C.

  A Traffic Management Plan includes up to four sub-plans, depending on the scope of the work/event and the category assessment.

  1. Traffic Control Plan
  2. Incident Management Plan
  3. Public Information Plan
  4. Implementation Plan.

  Notice of Traffic Disruption

  Once a permit has been issued, and at least two weekdays before each traffic disruption is implemented, a Notice of Traffic Disruption Form must be completed and submitted for each disrupted roadway (includes roadways, sidewalks, bikeways, alleys, etc.)

• Notice of Traffic Disruption

  Notice of Traffic Disruption

  Please note, the Notice of Traffic Disruption Form is not a permit application. It is a notification process. You must apply for Highway Right-of-Way Occupancy or Work on Highway Right-of-Way Permit first.

  A Notice of Traffic Disruption is required for all works/activities within a road dedication, where traffic control is required in accordance with the latest Provincial Traffic Management Manual for Work on Roadways, and the current requirements of WorkSafe BC.

  Once a permit has been issued, and at least two weekdays before each traffic disruption is implemented, a Notice of Traffic Disruption Form must be completed and submitted for each disrupted roadway (includes roadways, sidewalks, bikeways, alleys, etc.)