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Right-of-Way Permits
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Right-of-Way registration and permit applications can be downloaded here. Please contact Karyn Islam in
the Planning Department at 952-955-2689 if you need assistance.
Right-of-Way Information
Watertown Right of Way Utility Permit Fee Schedule* |
Type |
Terms & Conditions |
Fee |
Annual Registration Fee |
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$25 |
Extra Work Added Permit |
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$50 |
Utility Permit |
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$400 |
Cost Per Foot beyond 300' |
|
$0.25* |
Obstruction Permit |
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$250 |
Work without a Permit |
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Double Original Fee |
Please check with the City of Watertown if fees have changed.* |
Q: What is the Public Right-of-Way?
A: By MN State definition, public right-of-way refers to "the area on, below, or above a public roadway, highway,
street, cartway, bicycle lane, and public sidewalk in which the local government unit has an interest, including other
dedicated rights-of-way for travel purposes and utility easements of local government units. A public right-of-way does not
include the airwaves above a public right-of-way with regard to cellular or other nonwire telecommunications or broadcast
service."
Q: Why is a permit required to work in the Right-of-Way?
A: The City requires a permit for anyone to perform work within the public right-of-way so that it can ensure
its roads, sidewalks, etc., are being used appropriately, and to maintain the rights-of-way in proper condition, and free
from unnecessary encumbrances. City staff and the City Engineer also document the all utility work being installed, maintained
or repaired so that there is a record of the City's infrastructure.
Q: When is a permit required?
A: A permit is required for any excavation or obstruction activities that occur within City right-of-way.
Q: Which type of permit will I need?
A: Utility Permit - If you will be excavating any part of City right-of-way or if you will be hindering open
passage over any portion of the City right-of-way. A Residential Drop and Installation of utilities into an existing
conduit both require Utility Permits, and the fees are based on the type of work that will be performed.
Obstruction Permit - If you will be hindering open passage over or occupying a portion of the City
right-of-way with equipment or vehicles, you need to apply for an Obstruction Permit. Installation or repair work on above-ground
facilities would require obstruction permits. You do not need an Obstruction Permit if you already have a Utility Permit,
because the Utility Permit includes permission to obstruct part of the right-of-way.
Q: Which situations DO NOT require ROW permits?
A: You do not require a ROW permit if:
+ You are planting or maintaining landscaping in the boulevard
+ You are installing a fence, driveway, sidewalk, curb & gutter, parking lot, mailbox, street furnishings, bus
stop benches and shelters, vending machines, irrigation systems, or invisible fences for pets, and the like.
+ You are performing routine excavations and obstructions that do not involve the excavation of a paved surface, such
as: switching, replacing fuses, replacing transformers, placing line guards, animal protection, leak surveys, anode
installations and inspections or repair to facilities due to public damage or accident.
Q: What information do you need from me?
A: City Code requires all parties performing work in the right-of-way to register with the City. There is
a $100 registration fee, which must be renewed annually. A Certificate of Liability Insurance must also be submitted to
the City. Registration is required for all companies performing work within the City, whether contractors or
sub-contractors.
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