Encroachment Permits

The cost for a Minor Encroachment Permit is $20.

Please read and understand the following minor encroachment permit conditions before submitting your Encroachment Permit Application:

• Permit must be clearly displayed at all times on the object encroaching onto City property.
• Any changes of location under a permit must be reported to the Public Works Department.  The permit is only valid on the sites and dates as reported to the Public Works Department. 
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to secure the object on the street.
• Object must not be placed on any sidewalk or in a way that prevents access to adjacent private or public property (i.e., driveway).
• Object must be installed safely and must not cause any hazardous conditions for the surrounding area.
• Object must not be positioned on a street if a more adequate location exists within 75 meters of the project site. 
• The City has the right to enforce additional conditions as required to provide safety and convenience to the surrounding area of the object’s location.
• The City has the right to terminate the permit if the applicant does not conform to the conditions herein.
• With the execution of this application, the applicant certifies that all information and statements provided are truthful, accurate, and complete. The permit may be revoked unilaterally by the City should any errors or inconsistencies be observed in the field.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to be aware of and comply with all provisions of The Traffic Bylaw No. 1 of 2013.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to clean, maintain and repair any damages or refuse from City property, including but not limited to, streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, trees, boulevard landscaping, etc., due to work occurring at the site. The cost of maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of the damaged City property will be at the applicant’s sole expense.
• 3rd party advertising is not permitted within a site occupancy zone, and any containers, equipment, or materials placed on City property may not contain 3rd party advertising.
• No permits will be considered for arterial streets and/or emergency routes, unless there are exceptional extenuating circumstances.
• The maximum site duration will be determined at the discretion of the Director of Public Works or designate.
• Permits issued in the winter are subject to the City’s Snow and Ice Control Policy If no parking signs are placed indicating snow removal will occur in the area or if the encroachment occurs on a snow route when a snow route parking ban has been declared the object on the roadway must be removed.
• The City reserves the right to cancel this permit at any time.
• The applicant hereby agrees to abide by all the bylaws of the City of Prince Albert and save the City harmless from any loss through damage caused to persons or property from the use of the City Property.

Please read and understand the following major encroachment permit conditions before submitting your Encroachment Permit Application:

• A Street use and safety plan is required for all major encroachments and must include a description of project,  proposed desired street use, justification for the need for use of the street, project schedule, and a traffic accommodation plan.
• Permits must be obtained a minimum of 5 business days in advance.
• Best efforts shall be made to display the encroachment permit on any object, vehicle, or item at the encroachment site.
• A copy of this permit shall be kept at the Company office and shall be made available upon request.
• Any changes of location under a blanket permit must be reported to the Public Works Department.  The permit is only valid on the sites and dates as reported to the Public Works Department. 
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to secure any object left on the street.
• The City has the right to enforce additional conditions as required to provide safety and convenience to the surrounding area of the  object’s location.
• The City has the right to terminate the permit if the applicant does not conform to the conditions herein.
• The City has the right to terminate the permit if safety issues arise out of encroachment.
• With the execution of this application, the applicant certifies that all information and statements provided are truthful, accurate, and complete. The permit may be revoked unilaterally by the City should any errors or inconsistencies be observed in the field.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to be aware of and comply with all provisions of The Traffic Bylaw No. 1 of 2013.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to clean, maintain and repair any damages or refuse from City property, including but not limited to, streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, trees, boulevard landscaping, etc., due to work occurring at the site. The cost of maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of the damaged City property will be at the applicant’s sole expenses.
• 3^rd Party advertising is not permitted within a site occupancy zone, and any containers, equipment, or materials placed on City property may not contain 3^rd party advertising.
• The maximum site duration that will be at the discretion of the Director of Public Works or designate.
• The City reserves the right to cancel this permit at any time.
• The applicant hereby agrees to abide by all bylaws of the City of Prince Albert and save the City harmless from any loss through damage caused to persons or property from the use of the City Property.
• Traffic controls must be as per the City of Prince Albert Work Zone Traffic Control Manual.  The City of Prince Albert will also provide traffic control, through the custom work order policy if required.
• The City of Prince Albert must be notified of a closure of any Roadway, Alley or sidewalk in order to maintain adequate public notice.
• Any impact on adjacent businesses/residents considering; any loss of parking, reduction of business, interruption to solid waste services and delivery disruptions must be noted and best efforts made to minimize impacts.  When negative impacts are unavoidable to adjacent property owners, owners shall be notified by the permit holder.
• Provisions shall be made at all times for the safe passage of pedestrians past the site, a clear travel path of at least 1.5m in width must be maintained.
• A 3m corner visibility triangle must be maintained during encroachment.
• The applicant hereby agrees to abide by all the bylaws of the City of Prince Albert and save the City harmless from any loss through damage caused to persons or property from the use of the City Property.