Highland Park, MI · Wayne County
Right-Of-Way Permit Application
Highland Park’s City Engineering Department uses this application to review proposed work in a public road right-of-way, city property, or an easement.
What this form is
The application requests a permit for work in the public road right-of-way, on city-owned property, or within an easement. It asks for applicant, contractor, engineer, project, and work details, along with a completed plan checklist and plans. The document lists initial review and permit fees as application requirements, and says payment is due after plans are reviewed and approved.
Who needs it
Individuals and organizations planning work in a public road right-of-way, on Highland Park property, or within an easement must submit a permit application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of Highland Park City Engineering Department, 14110 Woodward Avenue, Highland Park, MI 48203. The document lists initial review and permit fees, and requires a cashier’s or certified check for fees after plans are reviewed and approved.
About notarization
No notary is required; the document identifies no sworn or notarized attachment, and the signer simply signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Right-Of-Way Permit Application and its plan checklist.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, contractor, engineer, project, and proposed-work information.
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Gather Required Plans
Include at least three sets of plans drawn to scale and the completed plan checklist; provide other listed documentation as necessary.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application package and initial review and permit fees to the City Engineering Department at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Right-Of-Way Permit Application?
- No. The application has no notary block and identifies no sworn or notarized attachment; the signer simply signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Right-Of-Way Permit Application?
- Submit it to the City Engineering Department at 14110 Woodward Avenue, Highland Park, MI 48203, with the required plans, completed plan checklist, and initial review and permit fees.
- What work requires a right-of-way permit?
- The document says a permit is required for work in the public road right-of-way, on city-owned property, or within an easement. Examples include utility work, driveway or sidewalk improvements, excavation, and tree work.
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.