Walkways & Paths
Concrete front and side walkways: the 1.8 m zoning width, slope, and the Access By-law where a walk meets the City sidewalk
What is a pedestrian access under Ottawa's Access By-law?
Under the City of Ottawa's Access By-law (No. 2026-139, enacted April 8, 2026), a residential pedestrian access is a walkway access connecting...
How thick should a concrete front walk be in Kanata?
We found no Building Code thickness for an exterior walk: the 75 mm minimum in Ontario's 2024 Code is for floors-on-ground, and that provision...
Can a walkway be poured in late fall in Manotick?
Pouring a concrete walkway in late fall in Manotick is possible, but the timing depends on air temperature. The 2024 Ontario Building Code sets the...
Does Ottawa allow a concrete walkway in the right of way?
The City of Ottawa allows a concrete walkway in the right of way, but only as a pedestrian access, and only within specific limits set by the Access...
Narrow lot in Hintonburg: can I add a walkway beside the driveway?
Possibly: a concrete walkway beside a driveway in Hintonburg depends on the zoning width limits and, where it meets the sidewalk, on the Access...