Prohibited activities
The following activities are prohibited in a right of way:
- buildings, structures or foundations (including garden sheds, patios, concrete slabs, playhouses, swimming pools and satellite dishes)
- overhanging roofs and balconies
- parallel or tapering encroachment by roads or other utilities
- blasting
- dumping, stockpiling material or preloading of any kind
trees - falling trees
- burning of materials (waste, scrap lumber and slash)
- wells, pits
- pile-driving, poles for power lines and street lighting
- augering or other boreholes
signs - storage of flammable materials, equipment, building goods and vehicles
- commercial garbage disposal containers (dumpsters)
Need a permit?
Download the permit application form:
- PDF format (PDF 37 KB)
- Word format (WORD 102 KB)
Have a question about permits?
Contact the Right of Way Permit Clerk at
1-877-599-0996.
Call before you dig
Most pipeline emergencies are caused by carelessness.
Always call before digging or excavating:
- 1-800-474-6886 Phone
- *6886 Cell
Excavating is serious business
Download and print Excavation safety (PDF 305 KB), an easy reference guide and emergency checklist for your next excavation project.
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