The City of Burlington issues building permits for construction and renovation projects requiring permits; however, the builder or developer is responsible for the physical work on and around the site.
Other construction in the city may be related to planned or emergency road, sewer and watermain projects managed by the City of Burlington or Halton Region. To learn more about improvements Halton Region is making in your community, visit halton.ca/construction. For Burlington construction projects, visit burlington.ca/construction.
To view permit applications in the City of Burlington, including; Building, Driveway, Road Cuts, Site Alteration, Site Plan Applications and Tree Permits. Please view our interactive map below.
Permit Applications Online Map
Construction Project Concerns
If you are concerned about a construction project in your neighbourhood, the following information may be helpful.
Noise and Light Interruptions |
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Burlington’s nuisance and noise bylaw prohibits noise during specific times of day and in certain places. Noise from construction is permitted between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Some exceptions for construction may be made, such as situations where emergency repairs are required. While lighting on construction sites is needed for safety, excessive lighting, that shines into a neighbouring property is regulated. Excessive and persistent noise and light issues can be reported to Burlington bylaw enforcement by phone at 905-335-7731 or by email at building@burlington.ca. |
Dust/Environmental Concerns |
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During demolition, the City of Burlington’s Building Permit Bylaw (13-2018) lists requirements that a permit applicant or contractor must follow to minimize the amount of dust generated during demolition. For construction projects that generate excessive dust, please contact the Ministry of Environment at 1-800-565-4923 or contact the Building section for more information at 905-335-7731 or building@burlington.ca. |
Parking |
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The city may issue parking permits for worker vehicles to park on the street or a parking lot near the construction site. The permitted locations take into account safety, emergency response access, municipal services and area residents and businesses. If you have a concern, please contact Parking services by phone at 905-335-7600 or by email at city@burlington.ca. During normal construction hours, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., vehicle access to and from your property may be difficult. Driveways may be temporarily closed when work is being carried out in the immediate area. When your driveway is inaccessible or closed, please park on a neighbouring street, or where no construction is taking place. If your vehicle will be in contradiction to the below by-law, register your vehicle for the On-Street Parking Exemption Program at: burlington.ca/exemption How does a parking exemption work?It allows a vehicle to park on the street beyond the 5-hour limit or overnight between 1 a.m. to 6 a.m., up to 15 days per calendar year, per license plate. The only two parking offences waived AFTER a vehicle is registered for a parking exemption are:
All other parking offences apply as they are not part of the parking exemption program. If you have any questions about parking, please contact Parking Services at 905-335-7816. |
Road Closures and Lane Restrictions |
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During construction, temporary road closures or lane restrictions may be required. In such cases, the inspector or contractor working on a construction site will provide advanced notice to properties in the surrounding area. To view current and future road closures and restrictions please view our interactive map below. City of Burlington Road Closures and Restrictions Online Map The City of Burlington endeavours to keep residents up to date on news about road closures at burlington.ca/roadclosures |
Garbage Pickup |
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Please continue to put your garbage and recycling out on the usual day. It is the contractor's responsibility to move your garbage to a location that can be easily picked up by the garbage truck and return your garbage containers. To help the contractor return your bins to you, we ask that you write your house number on your garbage cans, recycling bins and green carts. |
Interruptions in access to water, driveway, street, sidewalks, etc. |
| During construction projects, there may be times where access to services and areas around your home is temporarily disrupted. In such cases, the inspector or contractor working on a construction site will provide advanced notice before any closures. |
Condition of construction site |
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The City's Building section issues permits for the construction, renovation and demolition of buildings, and the City’s Building Permit Bylaw includes requirements for the property owner to ensure construction worksites are secure and not a hazard to the public. Concerns about unsafe work conditions or public safety hazards from a worksite can be directed to the Ministry of Labour’s Health and Safety Contact Centre at 1-877-202-0008. If you have a concern about an untidy active construction site, please contact the Burlington Building section at 905-335-7731 or building@burlington.ca If you have a concern about littering or illegal dumping please contact Burlington bylaw enforcement by phone at 905-335-7731 or by email at building@burlington.ca. |
Restoration of boulevards, driveways and sidewalks |
| Funding to restore boulevards, driveways and sidewalks that have been impacted by construction is included in the project budget. |
Vibration |
| Construction activities can sometimes result in vibrations being transmitted to neighbouring properties. If you have a concern about vibration resulting from construction, please contact the city’s Building section by phone at 905-335-7731 or by email at building@burlington.ca. |