Highway Use Permit

A Highway Use Permit (HUP) is required when an activity may impact City-owned roads, boulevards, sidewalks, or other public right-of-way areas in Maple Ridge. This includes construction and development work, transportation-related activities, or temporary uses of public space.

Highway Use Permits help ensure public safety, maintain traffic flow, and protect City infrastructure. Similar permits are required across municipalities in British Columbia and are regulated in Maple Ridge under the Highway and Traffic Bylaw.

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When Do You Need a Highway Use Permit?

You may need a Highway Use Permit if your project or activity occupies, obstructs, or requires access to a City road, boulevard, sidewalk, or right-of-way. A permit is also required if your work will change or impact current traffic flow.

Maple Ridge issues two types of Highway Use Permits, depending on the nature of the work:

If you’re unsure which permit applies to your situation, the online application will guide you to the correct Highway Use Permit based on your responses.

When applying, you’ll be asked to select the type of activity related to your request.

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Required Documents

Supporting documents are required as part of your Highway Use Permit application. The specific documents required depend on the permit type and the activity.

• Liability Insurance: Naming the City of Maple Ridge as an additional insured and providing that the said policy shall not be cancelled, lapsed or materially altered without 30 days notice in writing to the City.

All Highway Use Permit applications must be submitted online through the Citizen Portal. Paper, email, and in-person applications are not accepted.

Step 1: Submit Your Application

1. Log in to the Citizen Portal
2. Go to "My Permits"
3. Click "Add New Permit"
4. Answer the application wizard questions. Your responses will direct you to the correct Highway Use Permit application (Development or Transportation)

You will be asked to:

• Describe the proposed activity
• Provide property and application details
• Upload all required supporting documents
• Complete the Consent Form
• Pay the applicable Highway Use Permit fee, as outlined in the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7575-2019

Step 2: Pending Review

Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by the City.

You can track the status of your Highway Use Permit in the Citizen Portal under Permit Details, where you will also find contact information for your assigned city permit reviewer.

Additional information or documentation may be requested during the review process. All requested materials must be submitted through the Citizen Portal.

Step 3: Highway Use Permit Issued

When your Highway Use Permit is approved, you will receive an email from the city with your Highway Use Permit letter attached.

You must follow all permit conditions while the activity is taking place. Failure to comply with permit requirements may result in enforcement action or permit cancellation.

Fees

Highway Use Permit fees are outlined in the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7575-2019. Fees must be paid through the Citizen Portal before a permit can be issued.

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For questions about Highway Use Permits or the application process, please contact the Engineering Department through the Citizen Portal or use the contact information provided in your permit file.