Kelowna council to debate higher fees, fines for road-use permits

City council is set to consider a series of increases to fees and fines tied to construction and other activity that impacts public roads.

A report going to council Monday recommends changes to the Road Use Permit program, which regulates everything from road closures and traffic disruptions to temporary construction fencing and utility work.

City staff say the program has not kept pace with rising construction activity and note more issues in recent years involving work done without permits, poor traffic control, and delays in restoring roadways.

Under the proposed changes, fines for violations such as working without a permit or blocking traffic could rise from $100 to $600.