Canandaigua, NY · Ontario County

No notary required

Right of Way Permit Application

This application requests City of Canandaigua approval for proposed work or encroachments in the right of way, and is completed by the applicant or company.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit for work in the City of Canandaigua right of way, including excavation, street obstruction, driveway work, or above- or below-surface encroachment. It asks for applicant and contact details, work type and description, location, affected areas, proposed dates, and whether drawings are attached. Applicants agree to follow city standards and any special permit conditions.

Who needs it

A company or individual proposing excavation, obstruction, driveway work, or another listed activity in the City of Canandaigua right of way should complete this application.

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 the Department of Public Works.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application, and no sworn or notarized attachment is mentioned.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Right of Way Permit Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant and contact details, work type and description, location, affected areas, and proposed work dates.

  3. 3

    Gather Drawings

    Indicate whether drawings are attached; the form allows a separate sheet for the work description or special conditions.

  4. 4

    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

Do I need a notary for the Right of Way Permit Application?
No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and no sworn or notarized attachment is mentioned.
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. The form lists the Department of Public Works.
What work does this permit application cover?
The form lists excavation, street obstruction or barricade, driveway work, above-surface encroachment, below-surface encroachment, and other work.

Need something notarized?

This Right of Way Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Canandaigua form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.