Buchanan, MI · Berrien County
Right-of-Way Permit
This permit application is for Buchanan property owners, businesses, and contractors seeking approval to work in or use a public right-of-way.
What this form is
The City of Buchanan requires a permit before disturbing streets, sidewalks, or other public property, or conducting covered excavation and right-of-way activities. The application asks for the permit address, owner and contractor contacts, work dates and description, traffic and erosion-control details, restoration areas, and insurance and bond information. Detailed plans and other supporting materials may also be required.
Who needs it
Property owners, businesses, contractors, and others planning covered work or activities in Buchanan’s public right-of-way should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the application information and confirms they have read the permit requirements.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Permit
Download the Buchanan Right-of-Way Permit PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the permit address, owner and contractor information, proposed activity, dates, and requested work details.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include detailed plans and specifications, and provide applicable traffic-control and soil-erosion materials.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Buchanan Right-of-Way Permit?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information and confirms they have read the permit requirements.
- How do I submit the Buchanan Right-of-Way Permit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests the permit address, owner and contractor contact details, activity dates and description, traffic and erosion-control information, restoration areas, and insurance and bond details.
- What supporting materials may be required?
- The permit requirements call for detailed plans and specifications. A traffic control plan is required if lane closures are anticipated, and an erosion-control plan or Berrien County permit number must be provided.
Need something notarized?
This Right-of-Way Permit doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.