Right-of-Way Permit
How to apply for a Right-of-Way Permit
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Right-of-Way (ROW) Permit Information
Any use of the City right-of-way requires a permit. A right-of-way permit is needed for:
- Construction projects occupying the right-of-way on local roadways only
- Placement of temporary fencing in the right-of-way
- Temporary placement of industrial disposal bins and storage containers (sea cans)
Temporary “No Parking” signs may be requested for parking moving vans or other vehicles in restricted parking areas. Please complete right-of-way permit for the desired location and leave a comment in the "comments" section that signage is required. Please note: Temporary “No Parking” signage is required to be placed in their designated locations 36 hours in advance of the required date/time and can only be in place for a maximum of 24 hours. Once the time has elapsed, recipients are required to dispose of the signage.
All applicants must agree to right-of-way permit terms and conditions. If the required conditions are not met or displayed, the City of Saskatoon reserves the right to ticket and/or remove any item/restriction deemed hazardous to the general public. All costs incurred from said removal shall be covered solely by the offending parties involved. Traffic Bylaw No. 7200 enables our Bylaw Enforcement Officers to absolve issues, either by removal and/or issuing fines, related to non-compliance of the bylaw.
Additional Information
Waste Collections during use of Right-of-Way
It is the permit holder’s responsibility to identify potential conflicts with solid waste collections. If solid waste collections will be disrupted by any closure/restriction, permit holders shall be responsible for relocating the waste containers to an accessible location by 7 a.m. on the scheduled collection day. If the permit holder relocates a waste container, they are also responsible for returning the waste container to the specific address it was retrieved from by 7 p.m. on collection day. Temporary labeling of waste containers is the requirement of the permit holder. The permit holder must not permanently label containers.
City of Saskatoon’s solid waste collection schedules:
- For single-family households, refer to the collection calendar at www.saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar
- For multi-unit properties (e.g., apartment buildings, condominiums), email SolidWasteDispatch@saskatoon.ca to request the collection schedule for specific addresses.
For more information, please visit the Waste and Recycling webpage: https://www.saskatoon.ca/services-residents/waste-recycling
Disposal Bin or Storage Container (Sea Can)
Disposal bins or storage containers are not permitted to be stored on city streets without a valid permit. These items must be placed in front of the applicant’s address between the property lines. These items are not permitted for placement on grassed boulevards or medians as they cause damage to grassed areas or can cause line-of-sight issues.
Roadway Classification Information
Right-of-way permits are issued for the temporary use of roadways/sidewalks located on streets classified as a local roadway. For any closures/restrictions that will be located on a roadway that is classified higher than a “local roadway,” please complete Detour Request form found here.
To review digital roadway classification map, please click here.
Materials on the Roadway
Permitted materials (landscaping rock, soil or gravel) are allowed to be stored within the City right-of-way for a maximum duration of 48 consecutive hours.
If material is required to be left on a grassed boulevard, applicants must request permission from Parks at (306) 975-3300 or by emailing parks@saskatoon.ca . Please note minimum 48 hours business hours notice is required.
Restricted Parking Areas
Items shall not be placed in parking restricted areas. Please refer to Traffic Bylaw No. 7200 for a complete explanation of all parking restrictions, found within the city limits. Please click here for residential parking permit zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a ROW permit to park my personal trailer in front of my residence?
No, ROW permits cannot be used for any trailers plated for “personal use,” insured through SGI or any other insurance agency. Traffic Bylaw No. 7200 restrictions would apply, and any unattached trailer must be moved within one (1) hour of detaching.
How can I use a ROW permit to park a Trailer to move or complete work?
ROW permits are meant to accommodate commercial construction and/or moving activities.
To use a ROW permit for parking a trailer, the following three (3) conditions must be met:
1) Commercially Licensed Trailer
2) Commercial Trailer is insured by a company with a Saskatoon Business License
3) Commercial Trailer parked in front of an address of active construction and/or moving
If all three (3) conditions are met, please use the ROW Application Map. The time limit must abide by the posted parking limit. If no parking limit is posted along the immediate block-face, the time limit is set at 72 hours maximum.
Can I book parking stalls?
Yes, depending on the location of the desired parking stalls.
If the desired parking stalls are located in an area that is designated as a “paid parking zone,” the required parking stalls can be booked through Parking Services (306-975-2548 or Parking.services@saskatoon.ca)
Why can’t I choose more than two weeks, when I first open my ROW permit?
In order to accommodate short term construction projects and moves, the City has allowed applicants the temporary use of the right-of-way, at no charge, for the first two weeks. If you require a longer duration, simply wait until your permit nears expiration, and once you received the automated email, you will be given a link to renew your permit.
In the event that you haven’t received the automated email in your inbox folder, please be sure to check your “junk mail” folder before creating a new permit.
How do I renew my permit?
If you did not receive your automated email reminder to renew your permit, please follow these steps:
- Log in to your City of Saskatoon account
- Once logged in, open our interactive ROW application Map
- When the map is open, click the “magnifying glass” on the upper-right hand side of the screen to search for your permit address -or- permit ID (paying close attention to which of the two options is selected for your search)
- When you have found your permit and the permit pop-up window is open, you will notice the grey “renew” button at the very top of the window. Click this button(below) to perform the renewal process
