Street Event Application

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Notice of Collection

**Notice of Collection** *Personal information on this form is being collected for the purpose of administering applications to the City of Toronto’s Road Disruption Activity Reporting System (RoDARS) that informs the public of planned roadway closures throughout the City. Personal information is collected for RoDARS under the authorities of sections 8(1), 8(2)(paras, 5, 6), 32(1), and 259 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, Section 743-30.1, Article III.1, Chapter 743 (Streets and Sidewalks, Use of) of the City of Toronto’s Municipal Code, and in accordance with recommendation 38 of Toronto City Council Item CC27.1 adopted by City Council on February 11, 2025 (By-law 108-2025). Questions about this collection should be directed to the Senior Engineer – Congestion Management Operations Unit, Transportation Services, City of Toronto, 703 Don Mills Rd, Toronto, ON, M3C 3N3, 416-397-7580.*

Please read carefully:

This RoDARS application is to be completed if a Street Event permit is required, if you are planning to temporarily close the street fully or partially to occupy a curblane, sidewalk or boulevard for a race, run, walk or festival.
The completed application with all required documents must be submitted prior to the event date at least:

8 weeks for Local Road
12 weeks for Collector Road
16 weeks for Arterial Road
52 weeks for Expressway

Click here to access the road classification mapping.

For more information, including on the non-refundable Street Event permit application fee and the Street Event permit fee, please visit the City of Toronto website found HERE

Additional Conditions and Comments

This RoDARS application is for events that require a Street Event permit. The applicant will submit the RoDARS application (without requesting permit issuance) and notify Street Permits with the RoDARS ID to initiate the Street Event permit process. Street Permits will be the final point of contact for these applications. Any changes to the time and space occupied after approval must be requested, using the Minor Amendment button that appears once your application is approved. This includes early completions! Photos can be uploaded before and after occupation, and in some cases during, using the Upload Site Photo button that appears once your application is approved.

Applicant Details

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Organization's Legal Name*

If applying as an individual, please enter your first and last name or type "N/A"

Organization Position/Title

First or Single Name*

Last Name

Business Phone Number*

Extension

Secondary Phone Number

Extension

Email Address*

Organization's Legal Address*

If applying as an individual, please enter your home address

City/Town*

Province/State*

Postal/Zip Code*

Barricade and Traffic Control Contractor Details

Same as Applicant

First or Single Name

Last Name

Email Address

Date / Time

Special Instructions:

This section is specific to street and sidewalk occupation, and your event schedule details should be uploaded at the end of the form.

Your completed application, including all required supporting documents, must be submitted at least:

8 weeks before the event for a local road
12 weeks before the event for a collector road
16 weeks before the event for an arterial road
52 weeks before the event for an expressway

Click here to access the road classification mapping.

If you submit your application with less than the minimum notice required for a Street Event Permit, it will fall outside the required submission timeframe and may not be processed. Submitting an application does not guarantee review or approval when the minimum notice requirements have not been met.

Start Date*

Please select the date.

End Date*

Please select the date.

Start Time (12H)*

End Time (12H)*

Location and Timing of Street or Sidewalk Occupation

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Possible conflicts

Possible conflicts were detected. Note that items adjacent to the specified location(s) may be listed.

A collection of events/permits that may conflict with the entered locations.
Id	Type	Reason	Location	Start Date	End Date

Street Event Details

Name of Event:

Type of Event:

Please specify the Event Type:

Total Expected Attendance:

Brief Description of Event:

Previous Permit Number:

Is admission restricted? (gated or registration required to participate)

Will food and beverages be served

Food and Beverages will be Served Question:

Please review the below and confirm here by selecting “Yes” (mandatory)
“I agree having reviewed the Public Health Guidelines for the service/selling and/or preparation of food and have submitted an event notification form, through the link here" Event organizers are to upload approval forms from Public Health once they are received.

Yes

Alcoholic Beverage Approval Question:

Please upload your Alcoholic Beverage Approval Documents:
If alcoholic beverages are sold or consumed within the portion(s) of the public right-of-way, the applicant will be required to:
a. Submit a written confirmation of approval by City Council (liquorlicence@toronto.ca / 416-392-7036) and the Licensing and Registration Department of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO - 416-326-8700); and
serve alcoholic beverages in a contained area (ie. Barricades/tents) subject to AGCO requirements, www.agco.on.ca.
Additional information can be found here

Will alcohol be served?

Will amplification systems or loudspeakers be used?

If yes, event organizers must upload Noise exemption documentation.

Is this permit request from Business Improvement Area or another City Agency?

If yes, event organizers must upload proof of Liability Insurance.

Will a TTC diversion be required?

If yes, event organizers must upload TTC closures and diversions documentation.

Is the event within Metrolinx corridor area?

If yes, event organizers must upload Metrolinx review/permit documentation.

Does the closure impact Toronto Parking Authority?

If yes, event organizers must upload Toronto Parking Authority documentation.

Does your event include any tent(s), bleacher(s), stage(s) or any other structure(s) that exceed 646 square feet (60 sq m)?

If yes, event organizers must upload Building Permit.

File Uploads

Schedule of Event Activities

A summary document of the pre-event, event and post-event logistics must be provided (e.g. details relating to police arrival & deployment, road closure implementation, provision of washrooms and waste & recycling stations, Emergency Services Coordination, vendor operation timelines, event start and end times, etc). For additional information on the information that needs to be included, click here

Site Plan:

Site plan must show the location, emergency lane (with dimension), setback and dimensions of any equipment or furniture placed within the public right of way.

Notice to Residents:

A copy of the Notice circulated to the area residents and occupants to inform them of the event

Emergency Action Plan:

Form available HERE

Traffic Management Plan:

Applicant must arrange with a commercial supplier to provide traffic barricades and signs for the event. The barricades and signs must be placed in accordance with the specifications outlined in "Temporary Conditions" of the Ontario Traffic Manual Book No. 7

Waste Management Plan:

Form and information available HERE

Release, Waiver and Indemnity Form

If the event requires an entrant or competitor to complete a release, waiver and indemnity form, a sample of the form must be provided.

Template Sample

Building Permit

Applicant is required to obtain a building permit for any tent(s), bleacher(s), stage(s) or any other structure(s) exceeding 646 square feet (60 sq m). Please contact Toronto Building at (416) 392-7539

Alcoholic Beverage Approval documents

Approval Forms from Public Health (Food & Beverages)

Liability Insurance Documentation

Provide evidence of $2 million liability insurance with the City identified as an additional insured, or as required by the City.

Noise Exemption documentation

Applicant may be required to provide a Noise Exemption Form and to comply with the provisions and conditions of the Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks and Chapter 591, Noise, as they relate to the portion(s) of the public right-of-way for which this application is made.

TTC closures and diversions documentation

Applicant must contact TTC through the link HERE of any closures and diversions required for the event.

Metrolinx Review/Permit documentation

Applicant must confirm if a Metrolinx review/permit is required for the event, by checking the link https://maps.metrolinx.com/Third_Party_Coordination_Permitting/. If a Metrolinx review/permit is required, the applicant must contact Metrolinx by email at MCReviews@metrolinx.com. For more information, check the link https://www.metrolinx.com/en/about-us/doing-business-with-metrolinx/development-opportunities/third-party-utility-and-roadway-work-coordination.

Toronto Parking Authority documentation

Applicant must contact The Toronto Parking Authority if any on-street (onstreet@greenpparking.com) or off-street (events@greenp.com) parking areas are closed or impacted by the event.

Street Event Application

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Notice of Collection

Please read carefully:

Additional Conditions and Comments

Applicant Details

Barricade and Traffic Control Contractor Details

Date / Time

Location and Timing of Street or Sidewalk Occupation

Possible conflicts

Street Event Details

Office Use Only

File Uploads

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Street Event Application

PREVIEW ONLY. You must register and login in to service to make application.

Notice of Collection

Please read carefully:

Additional Conditions and Comments

Applicant Details

Barricade and Traffic Control Contractor Details

Date / Time

Location and Timing of Street or Sidewalk Occupation*

Possible conflicts

Street Event Details

Office Use Only

File Uploads

PREVIEW ONLY. You must register and login in to service to make application.

Resources

Manuals

About

Location and Timing of Street or Sidewalk Occupation