Scottdale, PA · Westmoreland County
Street Opening Permit Application
Scottdale’s Street Opening Permit Application is for applicants seeking permission to open or excavate a borough street, alley, or other public right-of-way.
What this form is
The application collects the applicant’s contact information, work location, planned start and completion dates, and the name of the person or company doing the work. The accompanying ordinance says a permit is required before opening or excavating a borough street, alley, or other public way, and requires a written application, applicable fees, and other conditions. The form also lists charges and records payment and inspection details.
Who needs it
A person, company, contractor, or property owner planning work that opens or excavates a street or other public right-of-way in Scottdale may need this application.
How to submit it
The ordinance says to file a written application with the Borough Manager’s office. The form lists 10 Mt. Pleasant Road, Scottdale, PA 15683, and [email protected].
About notarization
This application has no notary block; the applicant provides the requested information and agrees to the stated terms without a notary.
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
Enter the applicant, work location, project dates, and person or company doing the work.
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Review Requirements
Review the attached ordinance for applicable fees and other permit conditions.
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Submit To The Borough
File the written application with the Borough Manager’s office using the address or email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Street Opening Permit Application?
- No. The application has no notary block and does not require notarization; the applicant provides the requested information and agrees to the stated terms.
- How do I submit the Street Opening Permit Application?
- The ordinance says to file the written application with the Borough Manager’s office. The form lists the borough’s address and email.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests applicant and work location details, planned work dates, the name of the person or company doing the work, and information about charges and payment.
- When does Scottdale require a street opening permit?
- The accompanying ordinance says a permit is required to open or excavate a borough street, alley, or other public way, subject to the exceptions described there.