What usually needs a permit
- Closing part of a street or sidewalk for the lift
- Reserving parking spaces for the crane and the delivery
- Using the space above a sidewalk or road during the lift
Examples
The City of Vancouver's construction street use permits cover use of the street right-of-way — roadways, sidewalks, boulevards and the air space above.
The City of North Vancouver issues temporary street use permits for closing part of a street or sidewalk, or reserving parking for crane operations, and asks for the application to be complete five full business days before the work where the parking isn't time-restricted.
Rules differ in every city
Each municipality has its own process, fees and notice periods. Check with your city's engineering or permits office as soon as you have a date — or ask us when you book and we'll tell you what we know about your area.
Sources
City of Vancouver — Construction street use permits
City of North Vancouver — Street use permits
General information, not legal advice. Rules change — always check the current regulation. Last reviewed October 2026.