Grand Haven, MI · Ottawa County
Right of Way Permit Application
The Right of Way Permit Application is for property owners and contractors seeking permission to perform work in Grand Haven’s public right of way.
What this form is
Use this application before disturbing a street, sidewalk, apron, or other public property in Grand Haven. It asks for the permit address, owner and contractor details, work description and dates, restoration information, and details about subcontractors. Applicants must include detailed plans and specifications, and may need to provide a traffic control plan, insurance certification, bond, and soil erosion and sediment control plan or Ottawa County permit number.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, and subcontractors planning work that disturbs a street, sidewalk, apron, or other public property need 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 signer certifies the information and permit requirements, with no sworn or notarized attachment specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Right of Way Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the permit address, owner and contractor information, work description and dates, and restoration details; then sign and date it.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include detailed plans and specifications and any applicable traffic plan, insurance certification, bond, and soil erosion and sediment control plan or Ottawa County permit number.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Right of Way Permit Application for?
- It requests permission to disturb a street, sidewalk, apron, or other public property in Grand Haven and collects information about the proposed work and restoration.
- What attachments may be required?
- The application requires detailed plans and specifications. Depending on the work, it also calls for a traffic control plan, insurance certification, bond, and a soil erosion and sediment control plan or Ottawa County permit number.
- Do I need a notary for the Right of Way Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The signer certifies the information and permit requirements; the document specifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Right of Way Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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.