East Grand Rapids, MI · Kent County
Application for Encroachment Within the Sidewalk Area of the Public Right of Way
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a permit for an encroachment within East Grand Rapids’ public right-of-way sidewalk area.
What this form is
The application requests permission to construct, use, or maintain an encroachment in the sidewalk area of the public right of way. It asks for owner and applicant contact information, the proposed encroachment, its location, purpose, and dates, and signatures from the property owner and applicant. Applicants must attach a detailed drawing or sketch and agree to the listed permit conditions, including insurance requirements.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking permission to construct, use, or maintain an encroachment in the public right-of-way sidewalk area needs 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 application is signed and dated by the property owner and applicant without a notary; it also requires an attached detailed drawing or sketch.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the sidewalk encroachment application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the property owner and applicant details, encroachment description, location, purpose, and proposed dates.
- 3
Gather The Attachment
Attach a detailed drawing or sketch of the proposed encroachment.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Have the property owner and applicant sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the sidewalk encroachment application request?
- It requests a permit to construct, use, or maintain an encroachment within the sidewalk area of the public right of way in East Grand Rapids.
- What should I include with the application?
- Attach a detailed drawing or sketch. The application also asks for the encroachment’s location, purpose, proposed dates, owner and applicant information, and signatures.
- Do I need a notary for the sidewalk encroachment application?
- No. The property owner and applicant sign and date the application without a notary. A detailed drawing or sketch must be attached.
- How do I submit the sidewalk encroachment application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.