New Cumberland, PA · Cumberland County
Street Cut Opening Permit
New Cumberland applicants use this application and permit to request authorization to open or excavate a Borough street for proposed work.
What this form is
The application requests permission to make an opening in or under a named Borough street and records applicant, work dates, location, opening dimensions, and purpose. Applicants must attach a sketch or layout plan and submit the application to the Borough Office with the stated fee. Before a permit is issued, the instructions require a bond and certificates of insurance; plans are also required for excavations over 50 feet.
Who needs it
A person or business proposing work that opens or excavates a street in New Cumberland must complete and submit this application for a permit.
How to submit it
Submit the application and a sketch or layout plan to the Borough Office with the $20 fee, payable by cash, check, or money order. Before permit issuance, deposit the required $500 bond and provide insurance certificates to the Borough Manager.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; the instructions do not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Street Cut Opening Application and Permit and review the attached street opening ordinance before completing it.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the application spaces for the applicant, proposed dates, street location, opening dimensions, and purpose.
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Gather Required Materials
Attach a sketch or layout plan. For excavation over 50 feet, include duplicate plans; prepare the $20 fee, bond, and insurance certificates as instructed.
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Submit To The Borough
Submit the application and plan to the Borough Office with the fee. Provide the bond and insurance certificates to the Borough Manager before permit issuance.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Street Cut Opening Permit application for?
- It is an application and permit for proposed openings in or under a Borough street. It asks for applicant and work details, the street location, opening dimensions, and purpose.
- What must I include with the application?
- Attach a sketch or layout plan. The instructions also require duplicate plans for excavation over 50 feet, a $20 application fee, a $500 bond before permit issuance, and insurance certificates.
- Do I need a notary for the Street Cut Opening Permit?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary. The document does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Street Cut Opening Permit application?
- Submit the application and sketch or layout plan to the Borough Office with the $20 fee, payable by cash, check, or money order. Provide the required bond and insurance certificates before permit issuance.