Sturgis, MI · St. Joseph County
Right-of-Way Permit Application
Property owners and contractors use this application to request a City of Sturgis permit for construction or other work in a city right-of-way.
What this form is
The application requests a permit before construction begins in a City of Sturgis right-of-way. It asks for applicant, property owner, contractor, project, construction type, plans, and anticipated work dates, and includes permit conditions covering traffic control, inspections, restoration, and patches. A plan or sketch of the proposed construction is required, and the applicant agrees to the regulations by signing and dating the form.
Who needs it
A property owner or contractor planning construction in a City of Sturgis right-of-way must apply before starting work.
How to submit it
Complete the application and return it to the City of Sturgis Engineering Department, 130 N. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091. The form says City work charges are billed to the owner or contractor.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer agrees to the regulations, and the application requires a plan or sketch rather than a notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the City of Sturgis Right-of-Way Permit Application.
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Complete the Application
Provide the applicant, property owner, contractor, project, construction, and anticipated work-date information requested.
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Gather the Plan or Sketch
Attach a plan or sketch of the proposed construction, as required by the permit regulations.
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Submit to the City
Return the completed application to the City of Sturgis Engineering Department at 130 N. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Right-of-Way Permit Application?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. It requires a plan or sketch of the proposed construction, not a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Right-of-Way Permit Application?
- Complete the form and return it to the City of Sturgis Engineering Department, 130 N. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a plan or sketch of the proposed construction. The application also asks for project, property owner, contractor, construction type, and anticipated work-date information.
- When must I get a right-of-way permit?
- The form says construction within a City right-of-way may not start until the City of Sturgis Engineering Department has issued a permit.
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.