Occupancy permit
Definition
Municipal authorisation to place an object in the public right-of-way for a set period. The permit a street-placed container needs.
What else to know about occupancy permit
Names vary by city: occupancy permit, right-of-way permit, obstruction licence, street use permit. The name is local; the requirement is near universal.
Related terms
- Right-of-way — The public land a street, sidewalk and verge sit on. Placing a container on it generally needs a permit; your own driveway generally does not.