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HomeMunicipal ServicesTransportation and Public Safety

The Township of Southgate provides maintenance and construction on approximately 482.1 kilometers of roads. Approximately 203 kms of roads are hard surface and about 288.6 kms are gravel surface. Maintenance and repairs are carried out on 676 culverts, 766 road signs, 127 bridge structures, 285 street lights and the Maple Grove Cemetery in Dundalk. There are works depots located in Holstein, Dundalk and Hopeville.

The Transportation Department is responsible for all aspects of road construction and maintenance including but not limited to: 

  • Street Sweeping & Litter Pick-up
  • Winter Maintenance of Roads & Sidewalks
  • Street Signs
  • Roadside Weed Maintenance & Bushing
  • Road Surface Maintenance
  • Ditching, Culvert & Bridge Maintenance 
  • Street Lights
  • Entrance Permits
  • Fleet Maintenance, etc. 
  • Civic Addresses
  • Road Occupancy & Encroachment Applications 

Below you will find further information pertaining to specific applications for the Transportation and Public Safety Department 

Entrance Permits

The Township of Southgate requires residents and/or business owners to obtain an entrance permit for the following:

  • Construction of a new entrance (paved or unpaved)
  • Changing the design of an existing entrance
  • Changing the use of an existing entrance (e.g. from residential to commercial)
  • Construction of a temporary entrance or the use of any part of the highway right-of-way as a means of temporary access
  • Paving of an existing entrance

Entrance Permit Fillable Electronic Form

Entrance Permit Printable PDF

Entrance Permit Guidelines  

Civic Address Requests (Fire Number)

A civic address, often referred to as a "fire number" identifies the location of a property. If you have a property that does not currently have a civic address issued, you can apply for one at the Township of Southgate office. Civic addresses are beneficial for property identification in the event of an emergency, when you call 9-1-1, the operator needs your civic address to send emergency services.

If you are constructing a new building on a piece of land that currently has no civic address, a building permit will not be granted until an entrance and civic address are in place. 

Your civic address may be different from your mailing address. If you don't know your civic address, or you require a new one for a piece of property, please contact our office.

Civic Address Request Form

Civic Address Request Printable PDF Form 

Road Occupancy & Encroachment Permits

Residents and/or businesses that wish to occupy or encroach on a Township road for a period of time must apply for an Occupancy and Encroachment permit through the Township. 

Road Occupancy and Encroachment Form

Spring Load Restrictions

Load restrictions will be in place starting Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

Load restrictions are typically put in place between March 1st and May 1st, depending on weather and road conditions. When put in place, the load restriction applies to all Township roads, regardless of where signs are posted. 

Under the Highway Traffic Act, Section 122, reduced load restrictions are placed on trucks to protect Ontario's highways during spring thaw, when road damage is most likely to occur.

Moving Permits

Residents and/or Businesses that wish to move heavy items, load, objects or structures that are in excess of dimensional limits or weights as per the Highway Traffic Act must apply for a moving permit through the Township. 

Moving Permit Form

Moving Permit Printable PDF Form 

Parking

Parking on Township roads is regulated through our Parking By-law. Our By-law Enforcement Officer responds to any parking complaints or infractions within the Township.

During the Winter months, no parking in permitted on any roadways within the Township of Southgate between the dates of November 15th to April 15th from 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. for the purposes of cleaning road ways of snow. 

Residential Parking Permit

Mailbox Policy

The Township of Southgate enacted a Mailbox Policy to provide residents with requirements for mailboxes placed in the right of way of any Township road. 

If you believe your mailbox has been damaged due to a Township error, please contact the Public Works Department upon discovery. The Township will only repair or replace mailboxes and mountings, if in the opinion of the Southgate Public Works Manager, damage resulted from an act of carelessness on the part of the Township. Please review the mailbox policy for further information.

Special Public Event & Road Closure Policy

Please review requirements and complete application in the Special Public Event & Road Closure Policy if you plan on holding an event where municipal property use is required.

Sharing the Road with our Horse & Buggy Community Neighbours

The Township of Southgate has produced an educational booklet called "How to Share the Road with Our Horse & Buggy Neighbours" to encourage road safety within our Municipality. 

Winter Road Conditions

For the most up to date Weather and Road Conditions, click here. 

Report a Problem 

If you wish to report a problem to the Public Works Department or submit a formal complaint please fill out the Complaint Form and return it to the Township. 

Complaint Form Printable PDF Version

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