The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has developed a new permit system.  This policy is for the moving of vehicles, loads, buildings, objects, or structures excluding farm tractors and vehicles of self-propelled implements of husbandry on any roadway within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent in excess of the dimensional limits set out in Section 109 Part VII (Load & Dimension) and Part VIII (Weight) of the Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, Chapter H.8).

More information on specific permit policies can be read in Moving Permit Policies on the right.

Moving Permit Application is on the right which can be downloaded.

No moves allowed during half load season on half load roads.

General Conditions

Class I Permit:

Vehicles and loads not greater than 3.75 metres (12.3 feet) in loaded width or not greater than 4.15 metres (13.5 feet) in loaded height, excluding residential buildings. 

Class II Permit:

Vehicles and loads greater than 3.75 metres (12.3 feet) in loaded width to a maximum of 10.0 metres (33 feet) and/or greater than 4.15 metres (13.5 feet) in loaded height to a maximum of 8.5 metres (28 feet).  If over 4.5 metres (14.76 feet) in loaded width you will require a police escort.  If over 3.75 metres (12.3 feet) and under 4.5 metres(14.76 feet) you will require a private escort.

For more information, please e-mail CKies@chatham-kent.ca or call the Municipal Call Centre at 519.360.1998.