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Complete removal of commercial, industrial, multi-residential buildings.
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For the removal of houses, detached garages and other residential structures see Demolition.
For partial demolitions, see Changes to Existing Buildings.
On-Street Construction and Maintenance (OSCAM) permits are required for most work on City road-right-of-ways, including roads, sidewalks and boulevards. Use the OSCAM Permit Decision Matrix to determine whether your project needs a permit.
Average processing time for an OSCAM permit application is 6 business days. Unless it’s an emergency, allow time for processing and public notification, especially for major impacts.
All work within road rights-of-way must be completed within City of Edmonton Design and Construction standards. City lands must be restored to the same state and condition in which it existed prior to work commencement. The Guidelines for Excavation and Core Restoration (Section 2965) summarize the Design and Construction Standard key points. The construction standard has exact details for your work area.
Stone Mastic Asphalt SMA 2011-2013 No Cut Locations Map
Full Depth Reclamation Map (6.74MB)
Concrete Base Roadway Map (6.24MB)
To place a portable sign on road rights-of-way, applicants must first enter into an Agreement with the City.
The City has developed a set of guidelines for the installation of showhome wayfinding signage within public road rights-of-way. These guidelines align with City Council’s direction to reduce sign clutter on public lands.
Showhome Wayfinding
External agencies and private utilities can apply for a ULA Permit to monitor or use well installations within the public road rights-of-way. All utility installations require a ULA Permit for City approval. For more information, visit Utility Line Assignment Permits.
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Attach a digital copy of your tentative plan or indicate that hard copies will be sent. Acceptable file types are .doc, .pdf and .jpg. Confirmation of your application will be sent to the email indicated in the application.
The City has developed a form to request a permit for the placement of a waste bin, POD, or Sea-Can on the City road right of way.