| Access Permit |
|
An access permit is required by anyone wanting to create a point of entry on to a property from a Regional road.
|
| Film Permit |
|
The Region of Waterloo supports the film industry and issues film permits for approved filming projects in our community. You must apply for a permit before you can start filming on a Regional road. This allows us to protect Regional property, while ensuring the rights, safety and privacy of our citizens. Please submit the permit no later than five business days before filming. When filming on property that is not Regional property, please ensure the proper permissions are in place as well as all applicable insurances.
|
| Oversize Load and Superload Permits |
|
An oversize/overweight permit is required for any vehicles travelling on Regional roads when the dimensions or weight of a vehicle(s) exceeds the normal limits permitted by legislation.
Region of Waterloo is comprised of three Cities (Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo) and four Townships (North Dumfries, Wilmot, Wellesley and Woolwich).
Permits will be issued in two (2) categories:
1) Oversize Load: *(Valid until Expiry date of submitted Certificate of Insurance)
Vehicle and/or loads within the following limits:
- 2.61 metres and 6.0 metres in width; or
- 4.16 metres and 5.0 metres in height; or
- a non-combination vehicle greater than 12.51metres in length;
- a combination vehicle between 23.01 metres and 45.75 metres in length; or
- 63,501 kilograms and 119,999 kilograms in weight.
2) Superload:
Vehicle and/or loads within the following limits:
- greater than 6.0 metres in width; or
- greater than 5.0 metres in height; or
- greater than 45.75 metres in length; or
- greater than 119,999 kilograms in weight.
| Half Load Restrictions |
|
Regional roads do not have Half Load restrictions.
|
|
| Salvage Shops and Yards Application |
|
The Region of Waterloo licenses and regulates salvage shop and salvage yard operations within the municipality, as per By-law 05-063. This type of operation includes recycling operations and used auto parts sales. The by-law ensures consumer protection by eliminating the possibility of intake and resale of stolen goods. The by-law also outlines standards for the shops and yards that protect our environment and ensure our communities remain beautiful for the residents and visitors of our Region.
To apply for a salvage shop or yard licence please visit the Licensing and Enforcement office at 150 Frederick Street, 2nd Floor, Kitchener, Ontario or call 519-575-4400.
|
| Second Hand Goods Shops and Dealers |
|
The Region of Waterloo licenses and regulates second hand shop and dealer businesses within the municipality, as per By-law 05-062. These types of businesses include the buying and selling of second hand merchandise as outlined in the by-law. The by-law ensures consumer protection by eliminating the possibility of intake and resale of stolen goods.
To apply for a second hand goods shop or dealers licence please visit the Licensing and Enforcement office at 150 Frederick Street, 2nd Floor, Kitchener, Ontario or call 519-575-4400.
|
| Special Event Permit |
A special event permit is required for anyone wanting to hold a parade/procession, ceremony, street dance/party, beer garden, solicitation of donations from a motor vehicle (toll road), sidewalk/street sale, festival/carnival, race/walk-a-thon, demonstration or any similar event that requires a lane or road closure or may interfere with the normal flow of traffic on a Regional Road, but does not include a wedding or funeral procession, picketing, or an activity for which the Region has granted a Filming Event Permit or a Work Permit.
| Apply for Permit in the Originating Municipality |
|
|
|
|
Special Food Event Applications
|
|
|
|
Taxi Cab Applications
|
| Taxi Cab Broker |
There are 2 types of broker licences that can be issued by the Region of Waterloo; Metered Broker Licence and an Auxiliary Broker licence. Below is a summary of the responsibilities identified in the By-law:
- must have a telephone number, email address or on-line enabled application that is solely for the use of the Brokerage to serve customers
- a web site where the Taxi-cab Broker posts its contact information, as applicable;
- have a digital dispatch system and automated vehicle locator system that allows the Broker to communicate with and locate a taxi-cab that operates through the broker.
Application and renewal process for Metered and Auxiliary Taxi-Cab Brokers
To obtain an application or a renewal form for a Metered or Auxiliary Taxi-Cab Brokerage licence, please visit the Licensing and Enforcement Services Office located at 150 Frederick Street, 2ND floor, Kitchener, Ontario.
The completed and signed application or renewal form must be returned to the Licensing and Enforcement Services Office with the appropriate payment and required documentation for processing.
Application Forms
New Metered Taxi Cab Broker Application Form
New Auxiliary Taxi Cab Broker Application Form
Renewal Forms
Metered Taxi Cab Broker Renewal Form
Auxiliary Taxi Cab Broker Renewal Form
|
| Taxi Cab Owner |
| Application and renewal process for Metered Taxi-Cab Owners
If the Metered Brokerage you are applying to or renewing with is authorized to issue Region of Waterloo taxi licences and collect fees you must apply or renew with that Brokerage.
The following Metered Taxi-Cab Brokerages are authorized to issue taxi licences and collect fees:
- United Taxi
- Waterloo Taxi
- City Cabs
- Golden Triangle Taxi
If the Metered Taxi-Cab Brokerage you are applying to or renewing with is not authorized to issue Region of Waterloo taxi licences or collect fees, please attend the Licensing and Enforcement Services Office located at 150 Frederick Street, 2nd floor, Kitchener, Ontario.
The completed and signed application or renewal form must be returned to the Licensing and Enforcement Services Office with the appropriate payment and required documentation for processing.
|
| Taxi Cab Driver |
| Application and renewal process for Taxi-cab Drivers
Apply for a Taxi-cab Driver Licence (Metered or Auxiliary), complete the Taxi Cab / Auxiliary Driver Application or Renewal Form.
The following Brokerages are authorized to issue taxi licences and collect fees:
- United Taxi
- Waterloo Taxi
- City Cabs
- Golden Triangle Taxi
- UBER Canada
- RideCo
- RideOn
- Lyft
If the Metered or Auxiliary Taxi-Cab Brokerage you are applying to or renewing with is not authorized to issue Region of Waterloo taxi licences or collect fees, please bring your documents to the Licensing and Enforcement Services Office located at 150 Frederick Street, 2nd floor, Kitchener, Ontario.
The completed and signed application or renewal form must be brought to the Licensing and Enforcement Services Office with the appropriate payment and required documentation for processing.
|
| Taxi Cab Vehicle |
| Application and renewal process for Metered and Auxiliary Taxi-Cab Vehicles
If the Metered or Auxiliary Taxi-Cab Brokerage you are applying to or renewing with is authorized to issue Region of Waterloo taxi licences and collect fees you must apply or renew with that Brokerage.
The following Brokerages are authorized to issue taxi licences and collect fees:
- United Taxi
- Waterloo Taxi
- City Cabs
- Golden Triangle Taxi
- UBER Canada
- RideCo
- RideOn
- Lyft
If the Metered or Auxiliary Taxi-Cab Brokerage you are applying to or renewing with is not authorized to issue Region of Waterloo taxi licences or collect fees, please visit the Licensing and Enforcement Services Office located at 150 Frederick Street, 2nd floor, Kitchener, Ontario.
The completed and signed application or renewal form must be returned to the Licensing and Enforcement Services Office with the appropriate payment and required documentation for processing.
|
|
|
Temporary Sign Permit
|
|
Approval is required from the Region of Waterloo in order to erect temporary signs.
|
| Tree Removal Permit |
|
Conservation of Trees (cutting, removal or destruction)
The Regional Municipality of Waterloo endeavours to protect our natural forests and greenbelts for future generations and enhance the beauty of our communities. The Region's tree conservation By-law 08-026, applies to all natural forested areas that are at least one hectare or more in size with:
- 1,000 trees, of any size, per hectare;
- 750 trees, measuring over five centimetres in diameter, per hectare;
- 500 trees, measuring over 12 centimetres in diameter, per hectare; or
- 250 trees, measuring over 20 centimetres in diameter, per hectare
The by-law does not cover a cultivated fruit or nut orchard or a plantation established for the purpose of producing Christmas trees.
To apply for a permit to remove a woodlot, cut trees, or otherwise injure or destroy a tree please contact Albert or Tim.
|
| Work Permit |
|
The Region of Waterloo is responsible for traffic control operations and maintenance on Regional roads within the municipality. We aim to create and maintain safe and convenient roadways for users, ensure the longevity of the Region's infrastructure, and maintain a clean, safe community for all to enjoy.
| Who requires a work permit? |
| Anyone wanting to occupy a Regional road, shoulder, sidewalk or right-of-way, even if the work is not expected to damage the road. The permit must be obtained in advance of the work being done. |
| When is a permit required? |
| For all work including excavation, cut or trench; to install, construct, place, move, remove, relocate, adjust, alter, clean, maintain, test, repair, replace, improve or restore infrastructure in, over, under, across or along a Regional road, or on any road that extends from a Regional road on to private property, or on an unopened Regional road. |
| Why is a permit required? |
| For the purpose of constructing or modifying an access in which an Access Permit was required and approved, a copy of the approved Access Permit must accompany the submission of the Work Permit. |
| How long does it take to obtain a permit? |
Applications must be submitted prior to the planned date of the work.
- Allow 10 business days to process permit for full road closures (40 business days for detours to Provincial Highways)
- Allow 5 business days to process permit for works requiring lane closures
- Allow 3 business days for works not requiring lane closures
|
| Additional Requirements. |
|
|
|
