Vienna, IL · Johnson County
Right of Way Excavation Permit
This permit application is for utilities and other applicants seeking permission to excavate, bore, or occupy Vienna’s public right-of-way or other city property.
What this form is
Use this application to request permission to cut, bore, excavate, or otherwise use city property or right-of-way for utility work. The application asks for the project purpose and location, utility type, owner and contractor contact details, insurance information, and a sketch or plans; the ordinance also lists permit fees and security deposits. Excavation cannot begin until the required city approval is given.
Who needs it
A person or company planning excavation, boring, a street cut, or other use of Vienna city property or right-of-way needs to apply.
How to submit it
The ordinance says to apply at Vienna City Hall, where the application is referred to the appropriate superintendent for review. The document lists a $150 or $1,000 non-refundable permit fee and a $750 or $5,000 security deposit, depending on the work.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the authorized company representative signs and dates it, and the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Permit
Download the Right of Way Excavation Permit PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide the project purpose and location, utility type, owner and contractor details, and required contact and insurance information.
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Gather Project Attachments
Attach a sketch or plans describing the work.
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Submit to the City
Apply at Vienna City Hall for review by the appropriate superintendent.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Vienna Right of Way Excavation Permit?
- It is an application to request permission to excavate, bore, or otherwise use city property or right-of-way for work.
- Who needs to apply for an excavation permit?
- A person or company planning a street cut, bore, excavation, or other use of Vienna city property or right-of-way needs to apply.
- Do I need a notary for the Right of Way Excavation Permit?
- No. The form is signed and dated by an authorized company representative without a notary; it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the excavation permit application?
- The ordinance says to apply at Vienna City Hall. The application is referred to the appropriate superintendent for review.