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Right-of-Way Permit
An approved Right-of-Way Permit is required for anyone looking to do work in or occupy the city’s rights-of-way. (Chapter 105 of City Code of Ordinances)
Items requiring a permit include, but are not limited to the following:
- Storage containers (PODS)
- Roll-offs
- Dumpsters
- Repair to or installation of new water lines, sanitary lines, fiber optic, storm sewer pipe, etc.
- New work on or repairs done to existing concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter or other concrete items within the City right-of-way
Roll-offs/dumpsters or storage containers
- Company must provide proof of a valid Contractor License from the Planning & Building Department: 303-661-1270
- Company must complete all sections of Right-Of-Way Permit and submit to Public Works Department
- Company must provide proof of a $5,000 Street-Cut Bond (Original to be submitted to Finance Department)
- Include accurate drawing of proposed placement of item
- Permits can be emailed directly to Public Works using the ROW Permits email address.
- Permits can be paid for over the phone by calling the Finance Department at: 303-665-5588- Utility Billing
Contractor requirements
- Contractor must provide proof of a valid Contractor License from the Planning & Building Department: 303-661-1270
- Contractor must complete all sections of Right-of-Way Permit
- Contractor must provide proof of a $5,000 Street-Cut Bond (Original to be submitted to Finance Department)
- Include a Traffic Control Plan signed by a Certified Traffic Control Supervisor
- All sub-contractors working on the project must be listed on the permit and also hold a valid City of Lafayette Contractor License and provide proof of a valid $5,000 Street-Cut Bond
- Permits can be emailed directly to Public Works using the ROW Permits email address
- Permits can be paid for over the phone by calling the Finance Department at 303-665-5588 Option 1 Utility Billing