These are the types of plans the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure would see on an ongoing basis. This should help you determine what type of permit application you will need to fill out and submit to us.
Here are some examples:
Sight Triangle
Formed by the two roads or rights-of-way and a third line at an intersection, the sight triangle must be kept clear of obstructions such as hedges so that people in one road can see cars approaching on the other. The minimum separation from the centreline of the intersecting roadway to an approach centreline is 90 m on the through highway.

Setback
The setbacks of objects along a provincial highway are put in place for various reasons:
- To protect the right-of-way for future widening;
- To control snow drifting;
- To maintain the integrity of the highway and protect the public investment; and
- To provide a safe driving environment.
Minimum Setback Lines on Provincial Highways
Highway Type |
Access Management Level |
Homes |
Trees, shrubs, Granaries, Dugouts, Well Sites, etc. |
Commercial Development |
Comments |
Four-lane w/frontage |
1, 2 |
9 m from property line
30' |
4 m from property line 13' |
4 m from property line 13' |
Minimum set back shall be applied to new buildings, structures, etc. |
Four-lane |
1, 2 |
60 m from CL
197' |
55 m from CL
180' |
55 m from CL
180' |
Minimum set back shall be applied to new buildings, structures, etc. |
Two-lane to be twinned |
2, 3 |
100 m from CL
328' |
95 m from CL
312' |
95 m from CL
312' |
CL spacing between two road ways is usually 39.4 m |
Two-lane |
3 |
60 m from CL
197' |
55 m from CL
180' |
55 m from CL
180' |
|
Two-lane w/frontage |
3, 4, 5 |
9 m from property line
30' |
4 m from property line
13' |
4 m from property line
13' |
|
Two-lane |
4, 5 |
60 m from CL
197' |
38 m from CL
125' |
55 m from CL
180' |
Includes highways that will never be four-lanes. |
Setbacks for a Tower
- Height of tower = Distance from the property line
- Reasoning: No possibility for a tower to fall onto the roadway.