Do you need a Driveway Permit in Toronto to re-pave an existing driveway ? The answer is yes.
The Toronto By-law states that you must obtain a Driveway Permit and you must only hire a paving contractor licensed to work in the City of Toronto.
The process for obtaining a permit varies depending upon which part of the City you reside. What dictates an acceptable driveway also varies depending upon where you live.
Toronto is one of the only Cities who require a Paving Permit to replace an existing driveway. Cities usually only require a permit if a brand new driveway is being installed to service a new dwelling or if an existing driveway is being widened. Toronto requires a permit for any works done by a paving contractor.
This By-law has been challenged several times by Northland Paving at City Council meetings, with the Mayor, City Council Members and City staff alike.
The enforcement of and the reasoning behind this By-law has been evolving over the years and has not been evenly enforced across the City.
As there are several layers to what seems to be a simple process, “the need for a driveway paving permit” we will explore the topic further in subsequent blogs