Temporary pole attachments

Before we begin...

Certain attachments are permitted on Toronto Hydro's poles. To help ensure public safety, it's necessary to follow the permitting process. To obtain permission for a pole attachment, please complete this application.

Throughout the application process, the following documents will be required:

• Professional Engineer-stamped drawing of attachment, including dimensions, clearances, weights, specifications, etc.
• Legal agreements signed and returned to Toronto Hydro

If you're submitting a request for more than five poles, you must complete the pole inspection form (XLSX, 29 KB) before beginning your application form. The completed spreadsheet must be attached in Step 3, along with any other supporting documents.

Reference documents

• General Information (PDF, 236 KB)
• Pole Attachment Permit Review Checklist (PDF, 292 KB)
• Permit Checklist (PDF, 128 KB)
• Process Map (PDF, 157 KB)
• Overhead 120V Connection for Unmetered Services (PDF, 158 KB)
• Underground 120V Connection for Unmetered Services (PDF, 157 KB)
• Temporary Decorative Attachments General Information (PDF, 269 KB)
• Temporary Banner and Flower Basket Size and Clearances (PDF, 102 KB)
• Banner Saver Attachment with Spring Loaded Bracket (PDF, 111 KB)
• Temporary Flower Baskets on Ornamental Streetlight Pole (PDF, 80 KB)
• Temporary Seasonal Lighted Decoration Size and Clearance (PDF, 88 KB)

Application processing time

Toronto Hydro requires 90 DAYS to process applications.

Any application that's submitted less than 45 days from the planned permit start date will not be processed. Temporary licensees and/or installers are further advised that the review and processing of temporary permit applications can be expected to take approximately four to six weeks.

Once the application has been accepted by Toronto Hydro, it will be sent to the City of Toronto for final approval and a permit will be issued from Right of Way Management.