Roads

Road Occupancy Permit (ROP)

• How do I apply?

  1.    Complete the Road Occupancy Application Form
  2.    Email your completed application with attachments to  utilities@king.ca

• What do I need to include with my application?

  • A valid certificate of insurance
              o    Township of King must be identified as additional insured,
              o    Must provide a minimum of $5,000,000 liability insurance, and
              o    Must be valid until the end date of your proposed work
     
  • An appropriate traffic control plan in accordance with the Ministry of Transportation’s Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 7 – Temporary Conditions.
     
  • An acceptable drawing or sketch showing the proposed scope of work and location in the right-of-way.
• Fees and Securities

  Fees vary based on the work that is required. There is an application fee and a permit fee. Please go to our Fees and Charges page to see the latest Fees and Charges By-law. Schedule “F” – Public Works.
  
  A security deposit may also be required. The security would be returned after all restoration work is inspected and accepted by the municipality.

• General Requirements

  1. The Township of King shall be notified 48 hours in advance of  the start date, and shall be provided with 24-hour emergency telephone numbers for the Contractor and the Consulting Engineer or Owner. Please contact Public Works at utilities@king.ca 
  2. All utility locates must be obtained from Ontario One Call  prior to any work commencing.
  3. A copy of a signed Road Occupancy Permit must be on-site at all times and available at the request of a Town representative.
  4. The contractor shall maintain a safe working environment and all works shall be carried out in conformity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  5. All work, including restoration, must be completed prior to the permit expiry date. After which, the applicant will have to re-apply to this department.
  6. All disturbed areas shall be restored to original grade and cross section.
  7. All disturbed areas are to be restored to a condition equal to or better than the existing, with 100mm topsoil and sod, unless otherwise approved by the Township’s Public Works Department.
  8. All trees close to the proposed trench are to be augured to avoid any possible damage to the root system.
  9. Trenches in shoulders to be backfilled with Granular “B”, Type 1, topped with 150mm Granular “A”.  All materials are to be compacted to 100% Maximum Dry Density.
  10. Where earth backfill is allowed, it shall be compacted to a minimum of 95% of the Maximum Dry Density.

  
  The Township of King accepts no liability for the interpreted location of the existing utilities.  The applicant shall prove the location and depth of all utilities and shall be responsible for adequate protection from damage during construction of the proposed utility.
  
  The Contractor shall maintain in effect liability insurance of not less than $5,000,000 including the Township of King as a named insured and shall indemnify the Township of King against and hold it harmless from any and all liability for damages on account of injury to persons or damage to property resulting from or arising out of or in any way connected with the presence of the Owner, its servants, agents or employees, and persons duly authorized by the Owner, on the Township’s road allowance and shall reimburse the Township of King for all costs, expenses and any loss incurred by it in consequence of any claims, demands and causes of action which may be brought against it arising out of the presence of the Owner, its servants, agents and employees, and person duly authorized by the Owner, on the Township’s road allowance.
  
  The applicant shall file a “Notice of Project” with the Ontario Ministry of Labour prior to commencing any work on Township roads for works exceeding $50,000.00 and a copy of that notice shall be submitted in the office.
  
  It is the responsibility of the Utility Company to make its contractor aware of the above conditions applicable to the proposed works.
  
  It is recommended that the permit holder take pre-construction and post-construction photos of the project area. These can be made available to the Town in the event that disputes arise regarding responsibility for damages.

• Construction and Restoration Requirements

  Road Crossings/Paved Roads
  All road crossings are to be undertaken by “Directional Bore” or “Auger” method unless otherwise permitted.
  
  Auger/Bore Limits
  The auger/bore limits are to be from edge of shoulder to edge of shoulder in a rural road Section and from one metre behind the curb to one metre behind the curb in an urban road section.  The void is to be grouted if the auger or bore is greater than 50mm or more than the size of the duct, cable or pipe.  All false auger/bore tunnels are to be grouted.
  
  Open Cut (Where Permitted)
  A step joint shall be provided in the asphalt in the roadway trench by saw cutting the asphalt a minimum of 300mm beyond the edge of the trench and removing the asphalt to a depth of 40mm.  The trench in the road is to be backfilled with unshrinkable fill, 0.70MPa (K-crete) to at least 1.0 metre beyond the existing edge of pavement and/or curb.  The trench shall be covered for a minimum of 24 hours with a steel plate of sufficient strength to support traffic. The plates shall be recessed into the 300mm wide by 40mm deep step joint.  The depth of the hot mixed asphalt shall be specified by the Township of King.  All asphaltic materials are to be compacted to 97% Laboratory Density.  The joint between the existing asphalt and the new asphalt shall be routed and sealed with hot-poured rubberized asphalt joint sealing compound conforming to OPSS 1212.

Municipal Consent Approval

Half Load Restrictions

• Frequently Asked Questions

  What is a half-load restriction?	‘Half-load restrictions’ are placed on select roadways within the Township during the spring thaw. When a half-load restriction is in place, it means that vehicles over 5,000 kgs (5 tonnes) per axle are not permitted to use the roadway. Passenger vehicles are exempt from the restriction. Larger vehicles such as dump trucks, delivery trucks, concrete trucks and heavy equipment floats that haul excavators, bulldozers and cranes are included. This restriction is due to the need to protect the road and the road base from being permanently damaged.
  What law(s) supports this?	Section 122 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) along with Township Bylaw 2017-103.
  How does a road get permanently damaged?	In the spring, frost comes out of the ground. As moisture comes out of the road base, the road becomes saturated, softer and weaker. Heavy loads can cause the road to sink and break apart, which can lead to permanent damage.
  Why are half-load restrictions imposed?	To avoid the premature damaging of our roadways and subsequent rebuilding after every spring thaw, which would cost a lot of taxpayer dollars, the Township imposes restrictions to give the roads time to properly shed the frost.
  When are half-load restrictions in place?	Schedule F – Reduced Loads, of the Roads By-Law 2017-103,  identifies the period for each roadway (Generally March 1 to May 31).   The Director of Public Works has the delegated authority to amend the restriction based on the winter season and the road conditions.
  Can I get a half-load restriction?	In certain circumstances a half-load exemption can be granted by the Director of Public Works.  Applications can be found here.  Vehicles used exclusively for the transportation of milk, fire apparatus, vehicles operated by or on behalf of the Township transporting waste, public utility emergency vehicles or vehicles used to transport passengers for compensation solely within the limits of the Township are exempt.