What is the Right of Way Permit Application for?

It requests a permit for work in the right of way, including utility, driveway, drainage, grading, and sidewalk work.

Who needs to complete the application?

The applicant completes the form. If the applicant hires a contractor, both the applicant and contractor must complete it and accept responsibility for the permit terms.

Do I need a notary for the Right of Way Permit Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and any hired contractor sign and date it.

How do I submit the Right of Way Permit Application?

Submit it to Doug Varney, Director of DPW & Utilities, at 319 N Lake Street, Boyne City, MI 49712, or email dvarney@boynecity.gov.

Boyne City, MI · Charlevoix County

No notary required

Right of Way Permit Application

Applicants and contractors use this form to request a Boyne City permit for work in the public right of way.

What this form is

This application requests a permit for work in the right of way, such as water, driveway, sewer, drainage, gas, electric, phone, or sidewalk work. It asks for the work location, dates, type and description of work, and applicant and contractor details. The applicant and any contractor hired for the work must both complete the form and accept responsibility for its terms.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting a permit for work in the right of way should complete the application; both the applicant and hired contractor must fill it in.

How to submit it

Submit the application to Doug Varney, Director of DPW & Utilities, at City of Boyne City, 319 N Lake Street, Boyne City, MI 49712, or email [email protected].

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and any contractor hired for the work sign and date it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Right of Way Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the work location, dates, type and description of work, and applicant details. A hired contractor must also complete the form.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach a sketch or drawing of the proposed work and any applicable plans or specifications.
4
Submit To The City
Send the completed application to Doug Varney by mail at the listed address or by email to [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

What is the Right of Way Permit Application for?: It requests a permit for work in the right of way, including utility, driveway, drainage, grading, and sidewalk work.
Who needs to complete the application?: The applicant completes the form. If the applicant hires a contractor, both the applicant and contractor must complete it and accept responsibility for the permit terms.
Do I need a notary for the Right of Way Permit Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and any hired contractor sign and date it.
How do I submit the Right of Way Permit Application?: Submit it to Doug Varney, Director of DPW & Utilities, at 319 N Lake Street, Boyne City, MI 49712, or email [email protected].

Need something notarized?

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