Municipalities

Supporting Public Works and Community Planning

At Kerr & Potvin Inc., we work with municipalities throughout Eastern Ontario to provide surveys that assist with infrastructure planning, road allowance management, and regulatory processes. Our work supports effective decision-making, long-term asset management, and compliance with municipal and provincial requirements.

We recognize the unique needs of municipal projects and provide services that help maintain and develop public infrastructure while protecting community interests.

Our Services for Municipalities

Road Status and Extent Surveys
Determination of the legal limits and extent of municipal roads to assist with planning, maintenance, and administration.

PIN and Title Issue Resolution
Identification and review of Property Identification Number (PIN) discrepancies, encroachments, and title issues affecting municipal property.

Private vs. Public Road Determination
Establishing the legal status of roads to clarify maintenance responsibilities and public access rights.

Road Closures and Abandonments
Preparation of surveys and legal descriptions required for closing or abandoning unused municipal roads under provincial legislation.

Utility Location Surveys
Mapping of above and below ground utilities within road allowances, based on specialist locates, to support maintenance, upgrades, and safety compliance.

Access Point Separation Studies
Measurement and documentation of access points along municipal roads to confirm compliance with safety and transportation standards.

Resolution of Historical Road Titles and Bylaws
Research, surveying, and documentation to resolve inconsistencies in historical ownership, dedication, or bylaw records.

Settlement Road Surveys
Surveying of historic settlement roads to clarify alignments and status and to integrate them into current road networks.

Ongoing Right-of-Way Management
Monitoring and documentation of rights-of-way to protect municipal interests and support infrastructure planning.

Right-of-Way and Road Allowance Closures / Deeming
Preparation of plans and legal descriptions to close unused rights-of-way or deem road allowances as part of adjacent properties.

Shore Road Allowance Closures
Surveying and documentation to support the closure and possible sale or transfer of municipal shore road allowances.

Culvert, Bridge, and Hydrographic Surveys
Measurement and mapping of culverts, bridges, and water features for inspection, design, and maintenance.

Road Standards for Cottage Roads
Surveying and compliance checks to confirm that new or extended cottage roads meet municipal standards.

Topographic and Site Detail Surveys for Public Works
Mapping of terrain, drainage features, and built infrastructure to support design, maintenance, and expansion of municipal assets.

Land Acquisition and Expropriation Surveys
Preparation of surveys and legal descriptions for municipal land purchases, easements, and expropriations.

Subdivision and Development Agreement Surveys
Verification and documentation of land parcels and infrastructure to confirm compliance with development agreements and municipal requirements.