Permits for Work in the Right-of-Way

PERMIT APPLICATIONS Work in the ROW cannot begin until a City approved permit is issued.

ROW Permit Application Permit Rules and Requirements Permit Fees Forestry Permit Application Driveway Apron Detail

Permits Contact: Liz Finnegan, Civil Engineer

RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT
In order to provide adequate space for all underground utility operators to safely place, operate and repair their utility systems, the City of Richfield has developed a Right-of-Way (ROW) Management Plan.

Unless otherwise provided in the City Code, no person may obstruct or excavate in the ROW without first obtaining a ROW permit from the City. Obstructions approved by permit are the responsibility of the property owner. The City reserves the right to remove any obstruction in the ROW without notice and is not liable for any damages to the obstruction at any time.

City Code - Chapter VIII-Right-of-Way Management

ACTIVITIES REQUIRING A PERMIT
Excavations

• Installation of utilties, irrigation, conduits, wires or other objects
• Construction of paved driveways and sidewalks
• Any type of excavation
• City Code - Permit Requirement

Boulevard Features

• Construction of retaining walls, fences, berms, irrigation systems, or other features
• Planting of trees, shrubs or other landscaping
• City Code - Private Use of Boulevards

Obstructions

• Temporary closure of City street or sidewalk
• Placement of dumpsters or any other storage unit on City street
• City Code - Permit Requirement

Forestry

• Planting a private tree on City Property/Right-of-Way (ROW)
• City Code - Streets and Boulevard Trees