Infrastructure Use Permits

An Infrastructure Use Permit (IUP) is required for construction activity on City of Spruce Grove property or within the road right-of-way. An permit is required:

  • If you are working on private property and need to haul material or equipment over a City boulevard, close a lane of traffic to unload equipment, or any activity on City property that detours or disrupts vehicle or pedestrian movements; you require a Infrastructure Construction Approval Permit (ICAP).
  • If you need a storage or waste container placed on the City street in front of your home. You will require a Storage and Waste Container Permit.
  • If you are an owner or occupant of a residential parcel of land and wish to create a boulevard garden in the boulevard immediately adjacent to your private property you will require a Boulevard Garden Permit.
  • If you are resident who would like to request to widen or extend/lengthen an existing driveway for the purpose of gaining additional hard surface; you will require a Driveway Extension Permit.

PLEASE NOTE: Work activities involving ground disturbance carried out between December 1- April 1 will require approval from the City of Spruce Grove and will be considered on a discretionary basis.

Storage and Waste Container Permits

The City of Spruce Grove issues storage and waste container permits for bins and bags that will be stored within the road right-of-way. If you need a storage or waste container placed on the street in front of your home, you are required to submit a storage container application (and follow the same steps as an ICAP). Please note: The City only issues these permits between May 15 - October 15.

Fees

Development Fees & Fines bylaw, effective January 1, 2024 the new rates will be as follows:

ICAP (Infrastructure Construction Approval Permit)  $60.00/+GST

Storage/Waste Containers 

$30.00/+GST

Driveway Extension

$175.00/+GST

Boulevard Gardens

$60.00/GST

Forms

Allowable Work Hours

Allowable working hours within city limits are Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., in accordance with the Noise Control Bylaw.

The IUP process

  • Please submit the IUP minimum one week prior to starting work.
  • If you are closing a lane or road at any time, you must provide the proper road closure details, which includes a traffic accommodation plan.
  • The applicant must sign the form on the lower left.
  • An approved copy of the IUP must be kept at the job site during construction.
    • Municipal Enforcement Officers and City staff can request to see the approved IUP.
    • Failure to produce this approved document may result in fines.

Apply online for an Infrastructure Use Permit using the CityView Portal. 

Need help with your application? View step-by-step instructions.

For any questions on IUP's please email us.

What is a Traffic Accommodation Plan (TAP)?

A Traffic Accommodation Plan (TAP) is a diagram or sketch that shows the traffic control devices and signage to be used when completing a lane closure, or detour/closure of a sidewalk/asphalt trail. Please indicate the type of signs, placement and distance between signs, and location of barricades, cones, fencing, etc. A TAP must show the work zone, adjacent streets or intersections, multiple lanes if applicable and a north arrow.

Guidelines for temporary traffic control are outlined by Alberta Transportation.

Drawings of the traffic control setup can be completed using different software applications. For simple closures a hand-drawn sketch is adequate.

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