Sterling Heights, MI · Macomb County
Right-of-Way Application/Permit for Public Utility Companies
Public utility companies use this application to request city approval for constructing, operating, using, or maintaining improvements in Sterling Heights public rights-of-way or easements.
What this form is
This application becomes the final permit for the described work if the city approves it. It is required for covered work in public rights-of-way and easements, including installing, repairing, replacing, or removing utility facilities. The form asks for company and contractor details, project location and dates, a facility description, and total lineal footage; applicable plans and other documents must be attached.
Who needs it
A public utility company applying to perform covered construction, maintenance, or other facility work in a Sterling Heights right-of-way or easement 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 without a notary; the form lists applicable plans and permits as attachments but does not require them to be notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the public utility right-of-way application and permit form.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter company, contractor, project, facility, and applicant details, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Applicable Attachments
Attach the plans and other documents listed on the form when applicable.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Public Utility Right-of-Way Application?
- No. The application has a signature line but no notary block. Applicable plans and permits may need to be attached, but the form does not require notarized attachments.
- How do I submit the Public Utility Right-of-Way Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for utility company and contractor details, project location and dates, a description of the facility or activity, total lineal footage, and applicant contact and signature information.
- What attachments may be required?
- When applicable, attach three sets or a PDF of plans, specifications, and the facility location, a traffic control plan, and a soil erosion and sedimentation control plan and permit.
Need something notarized?
This Right-of-Way Application/Permit for Public Utility Companies doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.