Rochester, PA · Beaver County
Street Opening Permit Application
This application requests a Borough of Rochester permit to excavate a street, sidewalk, curb, or pole area for maintenance, emergency work, or another stated purpose.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Borough of Rochester street opening permit before excavating a street or sidewalk; the document says a permit is required before excavation, with an exception for emergency repairs. It asks for applicant and contractor details, excavation location, purpose, size, dates, insurance documentation, and a traffic control plan. The form also includes applicant agreements, Borough approval, inspection, and deposit sections.
Who needs it
A person or company planning a street or sidewalk excavation in the Borough of Rochester needs to apply for a permit.
How to submit it
The application is examined by the Borough Code Enforcement Officer. The form lists Borough of Rochester at 350 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074, and gives a deposit schedule.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Street Opening Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and contractor details, excavation location, purpose, size, and planned dates.
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Gather the Listed Materials
Attach a copy of the insurance certificate and include a traffic control plan.
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Submit to the Borough
The application is examined by the Borough Code Enforcement Officer; the form lists the Borough address at 350 Adams Street.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Street Opening Permit Application?
- No. The application has applicant signature and date fields but no notary block; it does not specify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Street Opening Permit Application?
- The application is examined by the Borough Code Enforcement Officer. The form lists the Borough at 350 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and contractor contact details, excavation location, purpose, size and dates, an insurance certificate, and a traffic control plan.
- Does the application mention a deposit?
- Yes. It lists a deposit schedule of $50 per square yard for street excavation and minimum deposits for street and curb, sidewalk, or pole openings.
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