Right of Way Permit

PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
1. No Street, sidewalk, apron or any public property shall be disturbed in any way without first obtaining a permit
signed by the Department of Public Works.
2. All permit applications must include detailed plans and specifications in a form acceptable to the Department
of Public Works.
3. Above ground, permanent installations to be located in the public right-of-way or on any public property shall be
subject to the following additional requirements:
a. All plans, including photographs of proposed installations, to be submitted to the City Manager and
Department of Public Works for review and comment,
b. Plans shall be accompanied by specific explanation of need for above ground installation, options
considered and supported finding of fact that below ground or private property installation is not feasible.
4. Applicant shall submit or have on file at the Department of Public Works office current Certificate of Insurance
providing minimum insurance requirements for proposed work in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence
with a $1,000,000 aggregate.
5. Bond or cash deposit with DPW is required in an amount not less than $5,000.00 to totally restore right of way plus
any amount deemed reasonable by the Department of Public Works, exceeding the $5,000.00 bond, to cover any
exposure to the use and function of all public installations within or adjacent to work area.
6. Contractor/subcontractor to include complete traffic safety plan which shall include a complete explanation of
all activities that may cause interruption of pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular or other traffic flow and their
expected duration. Plans to include detour signing, barricade installation and all other necessary precautions to
ensure the protection of the public safety. Traffic plan must be submitted and approved by Department
of Public Works and be compliant with the MMUTCD. Also, the traffic control plan shall outline street and/
or sidewalk closure time frames. Sidewalks shall be restored prior to noon on Fridays unless prior approval by the
Department of Public Works.
7. Plans to include complete explanation of any potential for conflict with any existing use of the right-of-way.
8. Contractor and/or subcontractor to notify Department of Public Works seven (7) days in advance of
mobilization, unless it is deemed an emergency. In the case of an emergency approval, the contractor and/or
subcontractor, along with the Crew Leader, will meet on site to determine if emergency approval is necessary.
9. The Department of Public Works is to be notified 24 hours in advance of proposed final pouring of
concrete, placing of asphalt or placement of any permanent installation and preparations must be
inspected and approved by the Department or the designated representative before final application of materials.
10. Violations of permit conditions subject to citation and fines imposed pursuant to Right-of-Way policy.
11. Unless otherwise specified or shown on the plans, all areas disturbed by construction operations shall be restored
to the original condition thereof as determined by the City of Buchanan.
12. Applicant must provide a soil erosion and sediment control plan or a Berrien County permit number.