If you are planning on carrying an oversized load on the road, temporarily placing a dumpster bin on a public roadway, or keeping construction materials or structures on a roadway, you must apply for a road and transportation permit with the City.
You can download all permit application forms online. Bring your completed form, requirements and payment to our Service Burlington desk at City Hall during business hours. More information can be found on each form.
Oversized or overweight loads
If you plan on carrying an oversized load on City roads, you must apply for a permit with the City.
Annual Oversize Permit
Download and complete our Annual Oversize Permit Application Form to apply for a permit for the whole year. The permit fee is $393.79. A minimum of five business days' notice is needed.
Single Trip Oversize/Overweight Permit
Download and complete our Single Trip Oversize/Overweight Permit Application Form to apply for a permit for a single trip. The permit fee is $180.03 with five or more business days' notice. The permit fee for less than 5 days notice is $252.12.
Temporary placement of dumpster bins
Download and complete our Dumpster Permit Application Form to apply to temporarily place a dumpster bin on a public roadway. There is a permit fee of $68.43 and damage deposit of $500.
Road occupancy for construction materials and structures
Download and complete our Road Occupancy Permit Application Form to apply to keep construction materials, objects or structures on a City road. There is a permit fee of $105.65 and a damage deposit of $1,000.
Important changes and updates to the Road Occupancy Permit process for Jan. 1, 2023.