Salamanca, NY · Cattaraugus County
Excavation Permit Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a Salamanca permit for excavation work, including work involving streets, sidewalks, utilities, or other locations.
What this form is
The application requests a permit for excavation work and asks for the property owner, work location, contractor and subcontractor details, insurance information, project type, and site dimensions. It also includes restoration requirements and says the project must be completed within 60 days of the permit date. Plumbing, waterline, or utility work into the owner’s property requires an applicable permit in conjunction with the excavation permit.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents applying for excavation work in Salamanca should complete the application with details about the work and contractor.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $30 application fee.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it contains no sworn or notarized attachment, and the applicant signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Excavation Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the owner, applicant, contractor, work, location, insurance, and project details requested.
- 3
Review The Requirements
Review the restoration, completion, and related-permit requirements printed on the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Excavation Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the applicant signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Excavation Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The application lists a $30 fee.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for owner and contractor information, the work location and type, insurance details, project cost, opening location and size, and whether 811 marking was conducted.
- What restoration requirements are listed?
- The form requires fill to be compacted in lifts no greater than six inches, specifies replacement materials, and requires the permit holder to maintain a smooth, level surface for one year.