To use the online portal, all you have to do is create an account and then you can sign into the online portal and start filling out your applications.
Check out the Permit Central How to Guide for more information on how to sign up and use the portal. If you need help while applying for permits, read the Permit Central How to Guide for Roads Operations Permits.
Please note that Permits require a minimum of 2 business days for processing.
Approved Annual Oversize/Overweight Load permits do not exempt holders from the requirements of By-law 2022-190 being“A By-law to Regulate and Delegate Authority for Reduced Load Requirements for Highways in The City of Kawartha Lakes”.
Exemptions for all moves within weight restricted roads or periods, require an Oversize/Overweight Load Trip Permit (Single Trip Permit).
Annual Permit Criteria:
Permission will be considered to move Oversize Loads throughout the effective period indicated on the Certificate of Insurance of the Mover on all City roads within the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes during the hours/days indicated on the permit application.
Category 1:
- Width of load is greater than 8.7 feet (2.6 metres) and less than 11 feet (3.35 metres).
- Height of load is greater than 13.8 feet (4.15 metres) and less than 14 feet 2 inches (4.26 metres).
- No restriction on time of move
Category 2:
- Width of load is less than 12 feet 2 inches (3.7 metres).
- Height of load is greater than 14 feet 2 inches (4.26 metres).
- Daylight hours only. Not permitted on weekends or statutory holidays.
If the dimensions of the load you are moving exceed Category 1 and 2 you will require a Single Move Permit.
Personal information contained on this form is collected pursuant to The Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of responding to your request. Questions about the collection of this information should be directed to the City Clerk or Deputy-Clerk at clerks@kawarthalakes.ca.