Tawas City, MI · Iosco County

No notary required

Right-of-Way Construction, Use, and Maintenance Permit Application

This application requests a permit from Tawas City for work, facilities, or activities in a city right-of-way or public easement.

What this form is

Tawas City uses this application for proposed construction, operation, use, or maintenance within a city right-of-way or public utility easement. The form becomes the final permit if approved, and the applicant must secure a permit before work begins. It requests company, work location, dates, and a detailed work description, with plans, insurance certificates, and other applicable materials attached.

Who needs it

A contractor, utility company, property owner, or other applicant planning work within a Tawas City right-of-way or public easement should complete this application.

How to submit it

The form identifies the City of Tawas City Office of Public Works, P.O. Box 568, Tawas City, MI 48764. It lists 989-362-8688 and asks applicants to contact City Hall at least two working days before construction to schedule an inspection.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and contractor or subcontractor sign where indicated, and no sworn or notarized attachment is listed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Tawas City right-of-way permit application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide company and work-location details, dates, a detailed work description, and the requested applicant information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Attach plans, specifications, and location details, along with insurance certificates and any applicable erosion-control plan or traffic plan.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Send the application to the Office of Public Works at P.O. Box 568, Tawas City, MI 48764. Contact City Hall at least two working days before construction to schedule an inspection.

Frequently asked questions

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 contractor or subcontractor sign where indicated, and the form does not list a sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Right-of-Way Permit Application?
The form identifies the City of Tawas City Office of Public Works, P.O. Box 568, Tawas City, MI 48764. It lists 989-362-8688; contact City Hall at least two working days before construction to schedule an inspection.
What attachments does the application require?
Attach plans, specifications, and the facility location, plus contractor workers’ compensation and commercial general liability insurance certificates listing the City as additionally insured. Soil erosion materials and a traffic plan are required when applicable.
When must I get the permit?
The form says to secure a permit from Tawas City before construction or maintenance operations begin. If a contractor performs the work, the contractor must also secure a permit before starting.

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