A Road and Sidewalk Closure Permit is needed whenever work requires the use of City road right-of-ways. The City must grant approval before any travel lane or sidewalk be closed.
How to Apply
To obtain a permit, an Road and Sidewalk Closure Permit Application Form (PDF) must be filled out and submitted a minimum of 5 business days prior to the intended closure date. All emailed application packages should be submitted in PDF format.
In addition, the following must be provided:
- Permit Fee - $75 per event
- Effective January 1,2024, increased fees are $150 for initial permits and $75 for subsequent permits (same site).
- Traffic Control Plan - A Traffic Control Manual for Work on Roadways Figure Number or a sketch indicating:
- Direction of Traffic
- North Arrow
- Signage
- Taper Lengths
- Work Area
- Prime Contractor Designation (PDF) - A completed and signed City of Coquitlam Prime Contractor Designation letter is required.
- Certificate of Insurance (PDF) - A certificate of insurance with proof of commercial general liability insurance valid for the duration of the permit and naming the City of Coquitlam as additional insured.