Any disturbance to the public right-of-way requires a permit issued by the Department of Transportation. Right-of-Way Permits are required for lane and road closures as well as other activities in the public right of way.
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The Department of Transportation issues various permits for working in or blocking the public right-of-way. Examples of such work may include installing or making repairs to a driveway apron or sidewalk; building a structure that requires a driveway apron; or tapping into an existing sewer/sanitary line.
- Franchise Permits
- Qualified Contractor Permits
- ROW Closure Permits (Lane, Sidewalk, Full Road Closure)
Select a permit type below to learn how to apply
DOT Permit Types
- Right-of-way permits
- Small cell permits
- Decorative sidewalk
- Banners
- Street dedications
- Street topper sign permits
- Franchise utility company permits
- Dumpster / POD placement permits
- Haul route permits
- Encroachment application
- Street renaming and honorary street
- Qualified contractor permits
- Residential parking permit issuance
- Oversize / overweight vehicle permits
- Abandonment application
- ROW / Sidewalk dining application
- ROW Closure Permits (Lane, Sidewalks, Full Road Closure)
