The Landscaping Licence of Occupation is a formal permit that allows property owners to use the road right-of-way for landscaping features. These features must not create potential hazards for pedestrians, vehicles or utilities that use the road right-of-way. 

The licence may permit more ambitious gardening projects on boulevards and right-of-ways, such as those with:

  • Minor vertical features such as stakes or cages used to support plants
  • Ornamental features such as artwork, birdbaths, stepping stones and field stones
  • Decorative features and/or surfacing other than grass

All landscaping elements placed in the Licenced Area through this Licence of Occupation must follow the specifications outlined in the licence guidelines. Approval is required before planting to ensure all City staff, contractors and utilities providers that use the road right of way are able to support the proposal.