Hastings, MI · Barry County

No notary required

Right of Way Occupancy Permit Application

This application is for people seeking permission to occupy or work within street rights-of-way in connection with a proposed project.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit for occupancy of, or work within, street rights-of-way during the period July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. It asks for applicant contact information, the project location, estimated start and closure length, and a project description; it also requests plans or drawings. The listed pavement cut permit fee is $100.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing to occupy or work within a street right-of-way, including those seeking a pavement cut permit, should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Department of Public Services, City of Hastings, 201 E. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. The form lists a $100 fee for a pavement cut permit.

About notarization

This application does not require notarization; the applicant signs and dates it, and no sworn or notarized attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Right of Way Occupancy Permit Application for July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the applicant's contact information, project location, estimated start and closure length, and project description.

  3. 3

    Gather Project Plans

    Provide plans or drawings for the proposed project. Attach an additional sheet for the project description if necessary.

  4. 4

    Sign And Date

    Sign and date the application.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the Department of Public Services at 201 E. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Right of Way Occupancy Permit Application for?
It requests permission for occupancy of, or work within, street rights-of-way for the period July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
What information and attachments does the application request?
It requests applicant contact information, project location, estimated start and closure length, and a project description. It also asks applicants to provide plans or drawings; an additional sheet may be attached for the project description.
Do I need a notary for the Right of Way Occupancy Permit Application?
No. The applicant signs and dates the application; it does not identify a sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Right of Way Occupancy Permit Application?
Submit it to the Department of Public Services, City of Hastings, 201 E. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. The form lists a $100 fee for a pavement cut permit.

Need something notarized?

This Right of Way Occupancy Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.