Town of Banff

Street Use Permits

A street use permit is issued for projects involving road closures, utility excavations, hoarding and temporary parking requests on all public spaces in the town of Banff.

This may include:

• road, lane or sidewalk closures
• placement or parking of any building materials, tools or machinery
• parking of any vehicle for longer than the posted limit
• loading or unloading material, machinery, or equipment
• construction or excavation on a public space

Application form

Download the form, or pick up at Town Hall. Return applications to Town Hall or fax to 403.762.1260.

• Street Use Permit Application Form  ( PDF - 197 kb)
  

Application Process

• Corresponding maps or sketches noting closures, signage, etc. must be included with the completed application form
• A minimum of 2 business days is required for application review
• If a complete road closure is required, if regulatory signage is to be moved, removed or modified by ToB employees, or if notification of adjacent properties is required, please allow 14 business days for application review
• Permit must be picked up, signed and any applicable fees paid before work can begin

Additional Requirements

• The permit holder is responsible for providing any detour or temporary traffic control signage, or flagpersons required. Securing the area or parking stalls will also be the responsibility of the applicant.
• The permit holder agrees to to indemnify the Town of Banff against any and all claims for damage or injury.
• The permit holder shall provide proof of insurance upon request.
• The permit holder must agree to and abide by all terms and conditions noted on the application form.
  

Rates & Fees

Fees are charged according to the Street and Public Place Use Bylaw, Schedule A:  

• Street and Public Place Use, Schedule of Fees ( PDF - 50 kb)
• Street and Public Place Use Bylaw 124 (complete) ( PDF - xx kb)
  

Questions or Concerns?

Please call Town of Banff Engineering: T: 403.762.1210