New Buffalo, MI · Berrien County
Right-of-Way Permit
The Right-of-Way Permit application is for applicants and contractors seeking approval to perform work in New Buffalo’s public right-of-way.
What this form is
Use this application before disturbing a street, sidewalk, apron, or other public property in New Buffalo. It requests the permit address, owner and contractor details, proposed activity and dates, restoration information, and emergency contact details. Applicants must include detailed plans and specifications; the form also describes insurance, bond, and traffic-control plan requirements and lists a $300 permit fee.
Who needs it
Applicants and contractors planning work that disturbs a street, sidewalk, apron, or other public property in New Buffalo need this permit.
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 application contains no sworn or notarized attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Permit
Download the New Buffalo Right-of-Way Permit PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the permit address, applicant and contractor details, proposed activity, dates, restoration information, and emergency contact.
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Gather Required Plans
Include detailed plans and specifications. Attach a traffic-control plan when lane closures are anticipated and provide soil erosion and sediment control information.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Right-of-Way Permit?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
- Who uses the New Buffalo Right-of-Way Permit?
- Applicants and contractors use it to seek approval before disturbing a street, sidewalk, apron, or other public property in New Buffalo.
- What information and plans does the application request?
- It asks for property, applicant, contractor, activity, schedule, and restoration details. Detailed plans and specifications are required; traffic-control and soil erosion and sediment control information may also apply.
- How do I submit the Right-of-Way Permit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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.