How do I submit the street work permit application?

Deliver it in person to the Borough Office, mail it to 600 S. Hanover St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022, or email it to the Building Code Official at ggobrecht@etownonline.com.

What information and attachments does the application ask for?

It asks for utility, applicant, contractor, and project details, including the work location and description. Include current proof of insurance and a drawing indicating the proposed work location.

When can work begin, and what if it is an emergency repair?

Work may not begin until a permit is issued, unless it is emergency work. For emergency repairs, the application must be filed within three business days of the repair.

Elizabethtown, PA · Lancaster County

No notary required

Permit Application for Work on Streets and in the Right-of-Way

Utilities, applicants, and contractors use this application to request a Borough permit for work on streets or within the public right-of-way in Elizabethtown.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit for work on streets or in the public right-of-way. Unless the work is an emergency, it may not begin until a permit is issued; emergency repair applications must be filed within three business days. The form asks for utility, applicant, contractor, project, and work-location details, plus a signature, proof of insurance, and a drawing showing the proposed work.

Who needs it

A utility, applicant, or contractor planning street or public right-of-way work in Elizabethtown needs to complete this application.

How to submit it

Completed applications can be delivered in person to the Borough Office, mailed to 600 S. Hanover St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022, or emailed to the Building Code Official at [email protected].

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the application and supporting documentation, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Elizabethtown application for work on streets and in the public right-of-way.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in the utility, applicant, contractor, project, and work-location information, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include current proof of insurance and a drawing showing the proposed work location with street names, house numbers, and opening details if excavating.
4
Submit to the Borough
Deliver the completed application in person, mail it to the Borough Office, or email it to the Building Code Official.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the street right-of-way permit application?: No. The application has a signature and date line but does not require a notary. The signer certifies the application and supporting documentation; no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How do I submit the street work permit application?: Deliver it in person to the Borough Office, mail it to 600 S. Hanover St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022, or email it to the Building Code Official at [email protected].
What information and attachments does the application ask for?: It asks for utility, applicant, contractor, and project details, including the work location and description. Include current proof of insurance and a drawing indicating the proposed work location.
When can work begin, and what if it is an emergency repair?: Work may not begin until a permit is issued, unless it is emergency work. For emergency repairs, the application must be filed within three business days of the repair.

Need something notarized?

This Permit Application for Work on Streets and in the Right-of-Way doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Elizabethtown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.