Yardley, PA · Bucks County

No notary required

Application for Highway Occupancy Permit

Property owners apply for a Yardley Borough highway occupancy permit before certain work in a borough-owned street right-of-way.

What this form is

This application requests a Yardley Borough highway occupancy permit for proposed work in a street right-of-way. The form asks for owner and contractor information, the work location and description, proposed opening dimensions, dates, and the owner's signature. Instructions describe work requiring a permit, required sketch and fee, and possible escrow and additional inspection costs.

Who needs it

The property owner must apply for covered work in a borough-owned street right-of-way, and applications require the property owner's signature.

How to submit it

Submit the application, one copy of an 8½-by-11-inch sketch, and the $100 fee, plus escrow if applicable. Email [email protected], drop off at Borough Hall, mail to Remington Vernick & Beach, or fax to 610-940-1161.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; its verification concerns unsworn statements, and no notarized attachment or step is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the fillable Yardley Borough highway occupancy permit application.

  2. 2

    Complete And Sign The Form

    Provide owner and contractor details if applicable, work location and description, proposed dimensions, dates, and the owner's signature.

  3. 3

    Prepare The Sketch And Fee

    Include one sketch on plain white 8½-by-11-inch paper and the $100 fee; include escrow fees if applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Borough

    Email, drop off at Borough Hall, mail to Remington Vernick & Beach, or fax the completed application and required materials.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Highway Occupancy Permit Application?
No. The application has an owner/applicant signature and date line, but no notary block. Its verification addresses unsworn statements, and no notarized attachment or step is identified.
How do I submit the Yardley highway occupancy permit application?
Send the application, a copy of the required sketch, the $100 application fee, and escrow if applicable. The instructions allow email, drop-off at Borough Hall, mail, or fax.
What work requires this permit?
The instructions require a permit before installing sidewalk, curb, driveway, drainage pipe, sewer, water line, utility pole, gas connection, or similar structure in a borough-owned street right-of-way.
What attachments and fees are listed?
Submit one copy of the application and one sketch on plain white 8½-by-11-inch paper showing the proposed installation in relation to nearby roadway features. The listed application fee is $100; escrow may also apply.

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