Parking, Roads and Sidewalks
The Township of Adjala-Tosorontio is responsible for all municipal roads, ditches, culverts and signage throughout the Township. For the King’s Highways or County Roads, concerns regarding these roads should be directed to those road authorities.
Parking
Learn more about parking your vehicle in the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio, paying parking tickets, winter parking and view our Parking By-law
Winter Control Parking Restrictions
To help snow removal, our Parking By-Law prohibits parking on all municipal roads and parking lots from December 1 to April 15. Vehicles parked on our roads can be towed and ticketed. View a full list of parking restrictions and fines in our Parking By-Law for winter operations.
Road Occupancy Permits
Planning to work on a municipal road or right-of-way in the Township? A Road Occupancy Permit is required for any work within the municipal road allowance.
Visit our By-laws page for viewing the Roads By-law.
- Permit Requirement: A permit is mandatory for all work on municipal roads or right-of-ways.
- Processing Time: Please allow 48 business hours’ notice for permit issuance.
- Fees: Permit fees apply.
- Road Closures: If a road closure is necessary, proper signage and additional safety measures may be required.
If you are carrying an oversized/overweight load within the Township, you will be required to apply for a Wide Load Permit. This permit is valid from January 1st through December 31st in the current year and may be applied for through the Public Works department.
Pay a ticket
You can pay an infraction:
- In person by signing the voluntary payment option on the back of the ticket and paying by cash, cheque or debit at the Township Administration Centre during operating hours.
- By mailing the signed ticket and payment to the Township Administration Centre. We only accept cheques payable to the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio.
- Or by online payment of credit card using MasterCard or Visa. A service fee is applied to cover the processing costs by the service provider, Stripe. The service fees that will be applied to the payment amount as follows:
- 2.5% for Credit Cards for Visa and Mastercard
- 1.5% for Debit Cards for Visa and Mastercard
Culverts
New culvert installation is completed by the homeowner. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to purchase the pipe and have it installed to the Township standards. Once installed and approved, the Township assumes ownership and maintenance of the entrance and culvert. If a culvert fails due to natural causes, the Township will replace the culvert. During a road reconstruction or rehabilitation project the Township will reinstated existing entrances that have been affected by the road works. If the damage to the culvert is found to due to negligence, misuse, or damage due to construction undertaken by the property owner, the property owner will be responsible for the cost of replacement.
Ditches
A ditch is a long, narrow excavation or channel dug into the earth, typically for drainage or to channel water. It’s often found alongside roads or fields.
Swales are low valley-like intersections between properties, usually more moist and having more growth of vegetation than ditches.
The land owner is responsible for maintaining the ditch or swale on private property.
Township road ditches are cleaned on a as needed bases.
Stormwater
A catch basin designed to collect surface water runoff from nearby properties via swales. While the township usually maintains the catch basin and the connecting pipe to the road sewer—often through an easement—the upkeep of the swales themselves falls to the individual homeowners.
During heavy rain, the road and storm sewer systems might not be able to handle the water as quickly as they do during typical weather. Please give the system some time to catch up. If you notice a blocked catch basin or culvert, contact the Public Works Department.
No. Private property drainage is the responsibility of the homeowner.
Trees
Property owners are responsible for the care, maintenance, and removal of trees located on their private property. The Township is responsible for maintaining, trimming, and, if necessary, removing trees located on municipal property, such as boulevards, parks, and road allowances.
Public Works Permits
All Public Works Permits, included Road Occupancy Permits, are located on our Applications, Licences and Forms page.
Road Maintenance
The Township maintains all Township Roads, while Simcoe County is responsible for County Roads. Provincial Highways are maintained by the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO).
If you’re reporting a pothole or issue on a Township road, please use our Report a Concern form.
Road Grading
Road grading consists of using a motor grader to restore the driving surface and drainage attributes to roads. The operator will remove washboards, potholes and other irregularities by cutting the surface of the road or filling them with material moved back and forth across the road with the road grader.
Road Side Grass Cutting
Roadside grass cutting is primarily done for safety and maintenance reasons, ensuring clear visibility for drivers and preventing hazards like overgrown vegetation and wildlife. It also helps with drainage and keeps the roadside from becoming cluttered or dangerous.
Gravel Roads
Calcium Chloride is applied in Late May and early June each year after maintenance gravel is applided to selective roads.
Road Shoulder Maintenance
Each spring, summer, and fall, Public Works crews carry out shoulder maintenance to keep our roads safe and functioning properly. Over time, dirt and plant growth can build up along road edges, which affects drainage and safety.
Shoulders support the edge of the road and give drivers a safe space if they drift off. They help direct water off the road and into ditches. When buildup or plant growth occurs, it disrupts these functions.
Problem areas are identified. A Roads Operator uses a tractor-mounted disc to loosen and turn the shoulder material. The material is left to dry for 1–2 weeks, depending on the weather. Once dry, excess material is graded and removed. Additional gravel is added where needed using a hopper truck. Finally, the shoulders are graded and packed to restore shape and stability.
Better drainage. Protects the road structure. Extends road life. Reduces winter plow runoff into ditches.
Drive carefully near maintenance areas. Avoid planting or letting vegetation grow on road shoulders. Please be patient while crews complete this important work.