What is the Right-of-Way/Easement Permit Application for?

It requests permission to construct, operate, use, or maintain facilities or activities within a right-of-way or easement, or to close a city street.

What must I include with my application?

Include one set of plans showing the proposed work and a completed, signed application. The form also calls for a $100 check payable to the City of Novi, with a fee waiver for homeowners doing the work without a contractor. Utility installations require a separate checklist.

Novi, MI · Oakland County

No notary required

Right-of-Way/Easement Permit Application

Property owners, businesses, and contractors use this application to request permission for work in Novi public rights-of-way or easements, or to close a city street.

What this form is

Use this application to request permission to construct, operate, use, or maintain something within a public right-of-way or easement, or to close a city street. It asks for applicant and contractor contacts, the work location and schedule, and a detailed work description. Submit plans and the application fee when required; utility installations also require the separate Right-of-way Checklist for Utility Installation.

Who needs it

Property owners, businesses, and contractors planning work in a Novi right-of-way or easement, or a city street closure, should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed, signed application, one set of plans, and a $100 check payable to the City of Novi to the Engineering Division at 26300 Lee BeGole Drive, Novi, MI 48375. Utility installations must also include the Right-of-way Checklist for Utility Installation; the fee is waived for homeowners doing the work without a contractor.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; the signer just completes the signature, name and title, and date fields.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Right-of-Way/Easement Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and contractor information, the work location and schedule, and a detailed description of the proposed work.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include one set of plans and the applicable $100 check. Utility installations also require the Right-of-way Checklist for Utility Installation.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it and the required materials to the Engineering Division at 26300 Lee BeGole Drive, Novi, MI 48375.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Right-of-Way/Easement Permit Application for?: It requests permission to construct, operate, use, or maintain facilities or activities within a right-of-way or easement, or to close a city street.
What must I include with my application?: Include one set of plans showing the proposed work and a completed, signed application. The form also calls for a $100 check payable to the City of Novi, with a fee waiver for homeowners doing the work without a contractor. Utility installations require a separate checklist.
How do I submit the application?: Submit the signed application, plans, and applicable fee to the Engineering Division at 26300 Lee BeGole Drive, Novi, MI 48375. Include the utility installation checklist when applicable.
Do I need a notary for the Right-of-Way/Easement Permit Application?: No. This application is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; the signer just completes the signature, name and title, and date fields.

Need something notarized?

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