Reading, PA · Berks County
Street Excavation Application
The Street Excavation Application is for applicants and contractors requesting city approval for street excavation and related work in Reading.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for street excavation and related work, such as curb or sidewalk cuts, utility work, and traffic impacts. It asks for applicant and contractor contacts, project and work details, potential historic district impacts, mobility plans, shade tree work, and the project timeline. The applicant also signs terms and a declaration; work may not begin until the city-issued permit is received.
Who needs it
Applicants, contractors, property owners, utilities, and other parties planning street excavation or related work in Reading should complete this application.
How to submit it
The form identifies the Department of Public Works at 503 N. 6th Street. It lists online payment or mailing a check or money order to the City Treasury Office at 815 Washington Street, Room 1-33.
About notarization
This application does not require a notary; the applicant or authorized agent signs and dates the declaration under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Street Excavation Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in applicable contact, project, work, mobility, shade tree, and timeline details.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach a dated notice copy and address list if applicable, and a state route permit if required for the proposed closure.
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Submit To The City
Use the Department of Public Works address shown on the form; payment options are listed for online payment or mailing a check or money order.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Street Excavation Application?
- No. The application has no notary block. The applicant or authorized agent signs and dates the declaration under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the Street Excavation Application?
- The form identifies the Department of Public Works at 503 N. 6th Street. It also lists online payment or mailing a check or money order to the City Treasury Office.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for contact details, project and excavation descriptions, historic district and mobility impacts, shade tree work, and the desired start and completion dates.