Right of Way Permits

WHAT IS A RIGHT OF WAY (ROW)? 

The right of way is the area of land that coincides with all City maintained streets. This area includes the street and the tracts of land on either side of the street, generally a distance of 10″ to 12″ leading away from the back edge of the street or curb. The City holds rights to these areas to control the work done on and near the streets and utilities.

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The right of way is property controlled by the City for the use of the public as a way for traffic to travel. Traffic can mean vehicles or pedestrians. The right of way is the street, sidewalk, curb and gutter, alley, and/or lawns and landscaping. Note that the right of way is not just the paved portion but also the entire width from private property line to private property line.

WHEN DO I NEED A ROW PERMIT?

The City of Edgewood right of way permit is required for work or activities in the right of way including maintenance or repair of existing facility, new construction, installation or repair of an underground utility, installation of planters, retaining walls, mailbox, newspaper box, irrigation system, landscaping or placing a construction waste container, etc. This permit lets the City know what work is being done and provides a way for it to monitor, coordinate, and inspect every aspect of the work.

WHO APPLIES FOR A ROW PERMIT?

Normally, the contractor performing the work applies for the permit. It is possible for a contractor to apply for a permit for work to be performed by subcontractors. This can minimize the number of permits required for large projects involving many subcontractors. All contractors applying for the permit, including city departments, must have the required paperwork.