A permit is required whenever activity is planned in a public right of way or City held public easement. This brochure summarizes the permit and the documentation you will need to obtain a permit.
Why Does the City Require Public Right of Way Permits?
v Ensure public safety.
v Protect City facilities.
v Ensure work is completed in accordance with City specifications.
v Provide a reliable record of infrastructure within rights of way.
v Ensure work is completed and restored properly and in a timely manner.
v Avoid conflicts and provide coordination among multiple activities.
Construction / Maintenance
Construction and/or maintenance activities related to the following require a permit:
v sidewalks
v curbs and gutters
v driveway approaches
v Repairing, replacing and new installation of utility lines (such as water, sewer, gas, telephone, cable, electric) and irrigation systems.
Traffic / Sidewalk Obstructions
A permit is required anytime a street or sidewalk is being disrupted or impeded by construction activities or by a community event.
Special Events / Temporary
A permit is required for all special events that occur within the public right of way to include:
v parades
v marches
v running, walking, biking, skiing events
v block parties
v festivals
v house moving
v monitor well installation
v temporary dumpster storage.
Penalties
Failure to obtain a permit beforehand will be subject to an “After the Fact Fee”. The project or event will or may be delayed until the fee is paid.
Right-of-Way Inspection
All work involving curb, driveway, water, sanitary sewer construction, and storm sewer construction requires an inspection by the City of Marquette Engineering Department. A 24 hour notice must be given before concrete forms are filled or the excavation backfilled.
Failure to request an inspection will be just cause to have the work removed or exposed and completed again.
City Specifications
City specifications are available for the installation of
water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, sidewalk, driveways and curbing at the City
of
Permit Posting
Issued permits must be posted at the project work site in a position visible from the public street. Permits shall be protected from damage.
Contact Information
Contact:
Keith Whittington,
850
Phone: 906/ 228-0440 Fax: 906/228-0445 Curb Cut and Off Street Parking Permit Applications can be obtained at the address above or at www.mqtcty.org - Engineering Department.