Orwigsburg, PA · Schuylkill County
Street Opening Permit Application
This application requests Borough approval to excavate or open a street and is completed by the applicant proposing the work.
What this form is
Use this application before making an opening or excavation in a Borough street; the ordinance says a permit is required first, except for emergency work. It asks for applicant and excavator details, insurance information, the purpose and location of the excavation, timing, dimensions, and a sketch of the proposed work. The application includes a signature and date line and information about permit and inspection fees.
Who needs it
A person planning a street opening or excavation in the Borough should complete the application before starting work, subject to the ordinance’s emergency-work provision.
How to submit it
The ordinance says to apply in writing to the Borough Office using Borough-furnished forms. The form lists a $150 permit fee up to 20 square yards, with an added charge for larger areas, and separate inspection fees.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not call for a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Street Opening Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and excavator details, insurance information, excavation purpose and location, timing, dimensions, and a sketch of the proposed work.
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Gather Any Attachments
Use the space on the form or attach a separate sketch showing the road cut, right-of-way, street, home, and existing and proposed utilities.
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Submit To The Borough
Apply in writing to the Borough Office using Borough-furnished forms, as stated in the ordinance.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Street Opening Permit Application for?
- It requests Borough approval for a proposed street opening or excavation and collects applicant, excavator, insurance, work, and location details.
- Who should complete this application?
- A person proposing to open or excavate a Borough street should apply for a permit before beginning work, except for the emergency-work provision in the ordinance.
- Do I need a notary for the Street Opening Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Street Opening Permit Application?
- The ordinance says to apply in writing to the Borough Office using Borough-furnished forms. The document lists permit and inspection fees.