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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 utilities, 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, 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. Dumpsters and Pods can be paced in the street for up to one month with a permit and cannot be placed in bike lanes, alleys, or no parking areas. Please note that the placement of dumpsters or storage containers on city streets is not permitted from November 1 - April 1 with very limited exceptions. Please call Public Works at 612-861-9170 for further information.
- City Code - Permit Requirement
Forestry
- Planting a private tree on City Property/Right-of-Way (ROW)
- City Code - Streets and Boulevard Trees
PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Work in the ROW cannot begin until a City approved permit is issued.
To apply for a permit please submit a completed ROW Permit Application to pwpermits@richfieldmn.gov
Questions regarding ROW permits can be directed to 612-861-9170 or the above email address.
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