Whitehall, MI · Muskegon County
Right of Way Permit
Contractors use this permit application to request permission to break pavement in a Whitehall right-of-way, easement, or city property.
What this form is
Use this permit to request permission before breaking pavement in a Whitehall right-of-way, easement, or city property. The form asks for the work location and purpose, including the utility involved, and includes agreements about costs, liability, utility placement, and construction requirements. A contractor’s current insurance must be on file at City Hall before the permit is issued.
Who needs it
Contractors requesting permission to break pavement in a Whitehall right-of-way, easement, or city property need to complete 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 permit is signed without a notary; the contractor signs and dates it, and the form does not identify any sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Permit
Download the Right of Way Permit PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the work location and purpose, identify the utility involved, and complete the contractor information.
- 3
Gather Insurance
Provide a copy of the contractor’s current insurance for the file at City Hall before the permit is issued.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Right of Way Permit cover?
- It requests permission to break pavement in a right-of-way, easement, or city property. The application asks for the location and purpose of the work, including the utility involved.
- What insurance is required for this permit?
- The form says a copy of the contractor’s current insurance must be on file at City Hall before the permit is issued.
- Do I need a notary for the Right of Way Permit?
- No. The contractor signs and dates the permit; the form does not identify any sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Right of Way Permit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The contractor’s current insurance must be on file at City Hall before permit issuance.