Canisteo, NY · Steuben County
Water/Sewer Line Excavation Permit
Canisteo property owners and contractors use this permit application to request approval for water or sewer line excavation work.
What this form is
The Water/Sewer Line Excavation Permit requests owner, property, and contractor information, along with the work start date, insurance, and details about the water or sewer line work. The document states that a permit is required before connecting to or disturbing a public sewer and includes a $35 permit fee. It also says the permit is valid for 60 days and requires damaged sidewalks to be repaired within 30 days after project completion.
Who needs it
Canisteo property owners and contractors planning water or sewer line excavation or work that connects to or disturbs a public sewer need this permit.
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 document is signed without a notary; the owner and contractor sign and date the permit.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Permit
Download the Water/Sewer Line Excavation Permit PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the owner, property, contractor, start date, insurance, and line-work details.
- 3
Gather Any Relevant Information
Review the form's information about sewer permits, water work, and project requirements.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed permit 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 Water/Sewer Line Excavation Permit?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the owner and contractor sign and date the permit.
- How do I submit the Water/Sewer Line Excavation Permit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the permit request?
- It requests owner, property, and contractor information, the work start date, insurance details, and information about the water or sewer line work.
- How long is the permit valid?
- The document states that the permit is valid for 60 days from the date issued. If work is not completed within that period, a new permit must be issued.