Portage, MI · Kalamazoo County
Right-of-Way Permit
Property owners, businesses, and contractors use this application to request permission to work in, use, maintain, or close a Portage city right-of-way or street.
What this form is
The application requests a permit to construct, operate, use, or maintain something within a city right-of-way, or to close a city street. It asks for applicant and contractor details, the work location, dates, and a description of the proposed activity. Applicants must include a sketch plan for standard-use permits and may attach plans, a bond, proof of insurance, or other materials.
Who needs it
A property owner, business, or other applicant planning right-of-way work or a street closure, together with the contractor performing the work, should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Transportation & Utilities Department; the form lists a $25 local street permit fee and a $150 major street permit fee.
About notarization
The applicant and contractor sign and date this application without a notary; no sworn or notarized attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Portage Right-of-Way Permit application.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and contractor information, work location, dates, and a detailed description; both sign and date.
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Gather Attachments
Include a sketch plan for a standard-use permit. The form also lists plans, a bond, proof of insurance, or other attachments.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Transportation & Utilities Department. The form lists fees for local and major street permits.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Portage right-of-way permit cover?
- It is an application for work or activity within a city right-of-way, or to close a city street.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a sketch plan for a standard-use right-of-way permit. The form also lists plans, a bond, proof of insurance, or other materials as possible attachments.
- Do I need a notary for the right-of-way permit?
- No. The applicant and contractor sign and date this application without a notary; no sworn or notarized attachment is listed.
- How do I submit the right-of-way permit application?
- Submit it to the Transportation & Utilities Department. The form lists a $25 local street permit fee and a $150 major street permit fee.
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.