Willoughby, OH · Lake County
Application for Right of Way Permit
Property owners and contractors use this application to request a permit for work in Willoughby’s public right of way.
What this form is
This application requests a Willoughby right-of-way permit for work such as sidewalk or driveway apron work, curb cuts, excavation, utility work, or hauling over city streets. Applicants provide the job address, owner and applicant names, company and contact information, and a description of the work. The form also includes city review fields and lists inspection fees and refundable deposits.
Who needs it
A property owner or contractor planning work in the public right of way should complete this application; the form says homeowners shall not perform that work.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Building Inspection, One Public Square, Willoughby, Ohio 44094. The form lists phone (440) 953-4118 and fax (440) 953-4167.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it has no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Willoughby right-of-way permit application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the job address, owner and applicant details, contact information, and description of work; sign and date the application.
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Review The Work And Fee Fields
Check the listed work types, inspection fees, deposits, and application or review fee fields.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Building Inspection, at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should complete the Willoughby right-of-way permit application?
- Applicants planning work in the public right of way provide the job address, owner and applicant names, contact information, company name, and work description.
- Do I need a notary for the right-of-way permit application?
- No. This application has no notary block or notarized attachment; the applicant just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the right-of-way permit application?
- The form names the Department of Public Safety, Division of Building Inspection, at One Public Square, Willoughby, Ohio 44094. It also lists phone and fax numbers.
- Does the application list fees or deposits?
- Yes. The form lists inspection fees and deposits for types of work, says the deposit is refundable, and notes a minimum asphalt-patching deduction.
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