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Right-of-Way Management

Abutting property owners may request to erect and maintain objects on City property.  An application, appropriate documentation and fees must be submitted and departmental approval must be granted before the City will enter into an agreement permitting use of the right-of-way.

Abutting property owners may request to permanently close and purchase portions of City road allowances, alleys or walkways.  An application and fees must be submitted and Council approval will be required.  Applications may be submitted by choosing any of the following methods:

                              

Email:

   As applicable (see below)

Fax:

905-546-3972

In Person to:

Road Programming Technician
Operations & Waste Management,
Public Works Department
77 James Street North, Suite 400
Hamilton, Ontario
L8R 2K3
 

   By Mail to:

   Road Programming Technician
Operations & Waste Management,
Public Works Department 
71 Main Street West, 
Hamilton, Ontario
L8P 4Y5




Applications and Information




Road Allowance, Alleyway, or Walkway Closure and Sale
To apply to permanently close and purchase a portion of road or road allowance, public alleyway or walkway.

For more information, please contact: permanentroadclosures@hamilton.ca 

     
Application




Encroachment Agreements
To apply for permission to encroach upon City property including publication boxes, awnings,
authorized signs, and outdoor boulevard cafés.

For more information, please contact: encroachments@hamilton.ca


Standard Application

Outdoor Café Application


Banners
To reserve banner space over Main Street West in front of City Hall, over King Street in Dundas,
or to install street banners on decorative or utility poles.

For more information, please contact: banners@hamilton.ca


Banner Specifications


Application