Blaine, WA · Whatcom County
Right-of-Way Excavation Permit
Property owners and licensed contractors complete this application to request permission for excavation work in Blaine’s public right-of-way.
What this form is
This application requests a permit for excavation work in the City of Blaine public right-of-way. It asks for applicant and contractor contact details, job-site and work information, license numbers, and proposed work dates and length. The applicant must follow the listed permit conditions; a traffic-control diagram is required before permit issuance when a street closure is involved, and the permit is not valid until the fee is paid.
Who needs it
A property owner or licensed contractor planning excavation work in Blaine’s public right-of-way should complete this application.
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 permit is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Permit
Download the Right-of-Way Excavation Permit application.
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Complete the Application
Fill in applicant, contractor, job-site, work, and proposed date information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
If the work involves a street closure, prepare a traffic-control, detour, and signage diagram for submission before permit issuance.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Right-of-Way Excavation Permit for?
- It is an application for excavation work in Blaine’s public right-of-way. The applicant provides job, work, and contact information and agrees to the listed permit conditions.
- Who can perform the permitted work?
- The form states that work must be performed by a licensed contractor or the legal owner of the property described in the application.
- Do I need a notary for the Right-of-Way Excavation Permit?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the permit; the document identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Right-of-Way Excavation Permit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.