Ellport, PA · Lawrence County
Street Opening Application
Ellport Borough’s Street Opening Application is for applicants seeking to excavate in a street or sidewalk and agree to follow the borough’s excavation ordinance.
What this form is
Use this application to describe proposed excavation work in a street or sidewalk, including its location, dimensions, scope, and planned dates. The form states that a $300 fee must be paid in full before a permit may be issued, and that excavation cannot begin until the applicant provides a satisfactory bond, subject to listed company exceptions. It also asks the applicant to acknowledge receipt of the excavation ordinance.
Who needs it
A business or other applicant planning excavation in an Ellport street or sidewalk should complete the application and provide the requested work details.
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 signed without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Street Opening Application PDF.
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Complete The Work Details
Enter applicant and contact details, describe the excavation and its location, provide dimensions and planned dates, and draw the scope of work.
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Review The Requirements
Review the form’s fee and bond provisions and its acknowledgment of the Ellport Excavating Ordinance.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ellport Street Opening Application for?
- It records details about proposed excavation in a street or sidewalk, including the location, dimensions, scope of work, and planned dates.
- Do I need a notary for the Street Opening Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Street Opening Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What fee and bond does the form mention?
- The form lists a $300 fee, which must be paid in full before a permit may be issued. It also requires a satisfactory bond before excavation begins, with exceptions stated for Penn Power and West Penn Water Company or their successors.