Road Allowance Status Inquiries

Process Summary:

1. Complete the Application – Road Allowances form.
2. Include the non-refundable application fee (payable by cash, cheque, or bank draft). A $35.00 fee applies to N.S.F. cheques.
3. Any additional costs beyond the initial fee must be covered by the applicant.

On July 7, 2015, Council adopted By-law 2015-131 (download) to regulate inquiries about road allowance status.

The Realty Services and Public Works Departments frequently receive requests related to maintenance, assumption, and By-law dedication are often for private real estate transactions, mortgages, or insurance purposes. Common inquiries include:

1. Responsibility for road allowance maintenance
2. Confirmation of a public highway assumption or dedication
3. Existence of by-laws dedicating or assuming lands as a public highway

For written confirmation, preliminary research is required. Many inquiries benefit private parties rather than the municipality, so By-law 2015-131 (Article 2.01) establishes a non-refundable fee for each request. Fees are outlined in the Consolidated Fees and Charges By-Law 2018-234 (Download), as amended.

Inquiries cannot be processed until payment is received.