West Reading, PA · Berks County
Street/Sidewalk Opening Permit Application
This application lets property applicants and contractors request permission to excavate or open a street or sidewalk in West Reading.
What this form is
Use this application to request a new or renewed permit for street or sidewalk openings in West Reading. It asks for the project location, applicant and contractor contacts, schedule, excavation details, and any traffic impacts. The application also requires a Certificate of Insurance for both the applicant and contractor, and includes terms, a signature, and a Borough approval section.
Who needs it
Applicants and contractors planning street or sidewalk excavation in West Reading should complete this application before beginning work.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The application requires a Certificate of Insurance for the applicant and contractor.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is correct and complete.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Street/Sidewalk Opening Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the project, applicant, contractor, schedule, excavation, and traffic-impact information requested.
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Gather Required Attachment
Include a Certificate of Insurance for both the applicant and contractor.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application 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 Street/Sidewalk Opening Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and a declaration under penalty of perjury, but it does not require a notary.
- Who uses the Street/Sidewalk Opening Permit Application?
- Applicants and contractors use it to request a new or renewed permit for street or sidewalk excavation in West Reading.
- What information and attachments does the application ask for?
- It asks for project, contact, schedule, excavation, and traffic-impact details. A Certificate of Insurance for the applicant and contractor must be submitted with the application.
- How do I submit the Street/Sidewalk Opening Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Include the required Certificate of Insurance for the applicant and contractor.