Street Use for Special Purposes

Traffic and Parking Plan during Construction

Submission of this plan by the applicant to the City for approval is required before a building permit can be issued for the following construction activities:

  • all development applications requiring construction activities in the City Centre core area bounded by Granville Avenue, Garden City Road, Gilbert Road, and Bridgeport Road;
  • all development applications requiring construction activities in the Alexandra area bounded by Alderbridge Way, Garden City Road, Cambie Road, and No. 4 Road;
  • all development applications requiring construction activities fronting arterial roads; and
  • all development applications requiring construction activities fronting local or collector roads for developments of 5 residential units or more.

Traffic and Parking Plan during Construction - Fillable (TO-2)

Lane Closure Request

Submission of this request is required before any on-street vehicle, cycling or pedestrian facility can be closed. Please note:

  • an application must be submitted a minimum of 72 hours in advance of the date requested;
  • submission of an application does not guarantee that authorization will be granted;
  • fees may be charged for City services related to the lane closure;
  • fees are subject to change; and
  • time restrictions for the lane closure may be applied based on traffic volumes.

Lane Closure Request Form - Fillable (TO-3)

Building Moves

This permit is required in order to transport a building along City of Richmond roadways.

Application for Building Move (TO-10)

Construction Zone Permit - Temporary Occupancy of City Street

This permit is required when a container is needed for industrial and building waste at a construction zone.

Temporary Occupancy of City Street (TO-8)

Operational Changes to a Traffic Signal

Submission of this request is required before any proposed changes to the operation of a traffic signal can be approved. Please note:

  • an application must be submitted with a Lane Closure Request Form and Traffic Management Plan drawing a minimum of 4 business days in advance of the date requested;
  • submission of an application does not guarantee that authorization will be granted;
  • fees may be charged for City service.

Operational Changes to a Traffic Signal Request Form

Painting House Address Numbers on Street Allowance


Provides the requirements that must be met in order to have permission granted to paint house numbers on curbs.

Guidelines for Painting House Address Numbers on Street Allowance (UD-09-20)

Temporary Placement of Container on City Road or Boulevard


This permit is required for the temporary placement of moving and storage bins on City roadways or boulevards.

Temporary Placement of Container on City Road or Boulevard (TO-7)

Public Event

This permit is required when wanting to hold a parade, runs, walks, bike tours, block parties, etc. Please see other application forms on this page for use of City streets that are not related to public events.

Application to Hold a Public Event

Vehicle Oversize/Overweight

The following permits are required for oversize or overweight vehicle trips (single or multiple trips). The forms are fillable (i.e., user can type in the required text on-line) and then must be printed and submitted to the City by mail, fax or hand delivery. A minimum of 72 hours notice is required to process a request.

Single Trip Oversize/Overweight Permit Application (TO-9)
Multiple Trip Oversize/Overweight Permit Application (TO-4)

Height and Width Regulations
Height
Limitations		 4.12m (13.5 ft.)
Width
Regulations		 Escort Travel Time
2.6m (8.5 ft.)
Over 3.0m (10.0 ft.) to 3.85m (12.5 ft.) 1 Pilot 9:00am-3:30pm
6:00pm-7:00am
Over 3.85m (12.5 ft.) to 4.45m (14.5 ft.) 2 Pilots 6:00pm-7:00am
Over 4.45m (14.5 ft.) to 5.5m (18.0 ft.) 2 Pilots 2:00am-5:00am
Over 5.5m (18.0 ft.) 2 Pilots & Requires Police Approval
Length
Regulations		 Single Vehicle - 10.7m (35 ft.)
Trailer or Semi-Trailer - 12.2m (40 ft.)
Combination of Vehicles - 18.3m (60 ft.)
Over 26m (85 ft.):
1 Pilot Car up to 3.85m (12.5 ft.) width
2 Pilot Cars for over 3.85m (12.5 ft.) width
Oversize & Weight
Trip Permits

Single Trip - $26.50
Multiple Trip - $106.00 (expires on the last day of December each year)

** Loads over 4.5m height also require Telus & BC Hydro permission **