What is the Right of Way Permit Application for?

It requests a permit for work within the Madison Heights right-of-way and collects job, applicant, contractor, work-description, and project-cost information.

Do I need a notary for the Right of Way Permit Application?

No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not require a notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Right of Way Permit Application?

Submit it in person to the Community and Economic Development Department at 300 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071. The application fee is $200, due when applying.

What plans should I include with the application?

The form calls for one drawing no larger than 24 by 36 inches, one readable 11 by 17 inch drawing, and a PDF.

Madison Heights, MI · Oakland County

No notary required

Right of Way Permit Application

Madison Heights applicants use this application to request permission for work within the city right-of-way and provide project and contact details.

What this form is

This application requests a permit for work within the right-of-way and asks for the job address, parcel ID, applicant and contractor information, work location, description, and project cost. The form specifies plan submittal requirements and describes obligations related to notice, insurance, and a performance bond if a permit is granted. The accompanying fee schedule lists application, review, inspection, GIS, and other fees.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking to perform work within a Madison Heights right-of-way should complete this application and provide the required drawings and project information.

How to submit it

Submit the application in person to the Community and Economic Development Department, 300 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071. The form lists a $200 application fee due at application and requires drawings and a PDF.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it includes no notarized or sworn attachment requirement, so the applicant just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Right of Way Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the job address, parcel ID, applicant and contractor details, work location and description, and project cost.
3
Gather Required Plans
Include one drawing no larger than 24 by 36 inches, one readable 11 by 17 inch drawing, and a PDF.
4
Submit In Person
Bring the application and materials to the Community and Economic Development Department at the address listed on the form; the $200 application fee is due at application.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Right of Way Permit Application for?: It requests a permit for work within the Madison Heights right-of-way and collects job, applicant, contractor, work-description, and project-cost information.
Do I need a notary for the Right of Way Permit Application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not require a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Right of Way Permit Application?: Submit it in person to the Community and Economic Development Department at 300 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071. The application fee is $200, due when applying.
What plans should I include with the application?: The form calls for one drawing no larger than 24 by 36 inches, one readable 11 by 17 inch drawing, and a PDF.

Need something notarized?

This Right of Way Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.