New Britain, PA · Bucks County
Street Opening Permit Application
New Britain Borough’s Street Opening Permit Application is for applicants seeking approval to perform work that opens a borough road.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for street-opening work on a New Britain Borough road. It asks for the work location, scope, approximate dates and trench dimensions, and applicant contact information; include a sketch or drawing showing the specific work location. The form lists a refundable $500 escrow and a $100 application fee.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking permission to perform trenching or other work that opens a New Britain Borough road need this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is completed without a notary; it requires a location sketch or drawing, and the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Street Opening Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the road, work scope, approximate dates, trench details, and applicant contact information.
- 3
Gather The Location Sketch
Attach a sketch or drawing showing the specific location of the trench or other work.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit it 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 Opening Permit Application?
- No. This application does not require a notary. It asks for a location sketch or drawing, and the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Street Opening Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What should I include with the application?
- Attach a sketch or drawing that identifies the specific location of the trench or other work.
- What costs are listed on the form?
- The application lists a $100 application fee and a refundable $500 escrow, payable to New Britain Borough.