Emsworth, PA · Allegheny County
Street Opening Application
Emsworth applicants use this application to request a street opening permit and provide details about the proposed excavation and contractor.
What this form is
The application is for proposed street openings or excavations in Emsworth and includes a street opening permit section. It asks for applicant and contractor contact details, the work site, opening size, and start and completion dates. The accompanying procedure lists requirements for sewer connections, including a road bond and certificate of insurance.
Who needs it
Applicants planning a street opening or excavation in Emsworth should complete the application and provide the contractor and work-site details.
How to submit it
The form lists a $60 street opening fee payable to Emsworth Borough and gives the Borough Office address as 171 Center Avenue, Emsworth, PA 15202-1598, and email as [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Street Opening Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter applicant and contractor details, the work-site address, opening size, and planned start and completion dates.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
For a sewer connection, review the procedure for its road bond, certificate of insurance, and PA One Call requirements.
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Submit to Emsworth Borough
The form lists a $60 fee payable to Emsworth Borough and provides the Borough Office address and email.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Street Opening Application?
- No. The document has a signature line but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Street Opening Application?
- The form lists a $60 fee payable to Emsworth Borough and provides the Borough Office address and email. It does not specify a submission method.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests applicant and contractor contact information, the work-site address, the opening size, and the planned start and completion dates.
- What else does the street opening procedure require?
- For sewer connections, the procedure says the contractor must notify PA One Call and provide a $2,000 road bond for two years. It also lists a certificate of insurance.