Road and Right of Way Construction - Permit Fees

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Fee Description

Automation

Fee

Total Fee = Permit Fee Plus  Automation Enhancement Fee (10% of Permit Fee)

I.  ROAD AND RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSTRUCTION

 

All roadway-construction projects, or any construction activity within the boundaries of a dedicated public right-of-way; including roads, sidewalks/bikeways, curbs, gutters, and drainage systems; require a permit and will be charged a fee by the Department of Permitting Services.

 

A.            General

  1. Applications, including applications for revisions, must be accompanied by the permit fee or the filing fee as specified.
  2. All remaining fees must be paid prior to any subsequent submission for review or prior to permit issuance, whichever occurs first.
  3. The estimated project cost is determined by the Director of the Department of Permitting Services based on average costs submitted on recent County capital-improvement project bids for comparable work.
  4. Permit fees are not transferable.
  5. The minor plat fee must be paid at the time of application or before the Department initiates reviews.
  6. The fee for a revision to a Public Right-of-Way Permit for changes of ownership is the minimum permit fee.
  7. The fee for a change of legal description or other administrative revision to a Right of Way Permit after permit issuance is 50% of the minimum permit fee.
  8. All fees noted in this regulation are subject to a 10 % Automation Enhancement fee per Executive Regulation 5-98. 

 

B.            Work in Public Right-of-Way Permit

(for Driveway Permits, Roadway Occupancy Permits, Special Use Permits)

The fee is based on 14.930% of the estimated project cost

 A non-refundable filing fee of $135.00 is required for all Work in Public Right-of-Way Permit applications. 

10% of Permit Fee

C.            Engineered Public Right-of-Way Permits

For the following permit types,

  • Roadway Grading Permit,
  • Paving Permit,
  • Storm Drain Permit

the permit fee is calculated as the greater of:

           1.         Minimum fee $1,895, or

           2.         14.930% of the estimated project cost.

A filing fee must be paid at time of application in the amount of the minimum fee or 30% of the total permit fee whichever is greater. An engineered cost estimate fully detailing estimated project cost based on work proposed by application must be included with the initial application. 

10% of Permit Fee

D.            Minor Subdivision Record Plat Review

For review and approval of Subdivision Record Plats created per requirements of Chapter 50 Section 35A for Minor Subdivisions, a non-refundable filing fee of $500 is due at application. 

10% of Permit Fee

E.            Permit Revisions

The fee for a revision to a Public Right-of-Way permit is:

       1.       For Work in Public Right of Way Permits, the fee is the greater of :

                 a.  Minimum fee of $135 or

                 b.  14.930% of the estimated revision cost

        2.      For Engineered Right-of-Way Permits, the fee is the greater of:

                 a.  Minimum fee of $1,895 or

                 b.  14.930% of the estimated revision cost

A filing fee must be paid at time of application in the amount of the minimum fee or 30% of the total permit fee whichever is greater. An engineered cost estimate fully detailing estimated project cost based on work proposed by application must be included with the initial revision application.  

10% of Permit Fee

F.            Public Right-of-Way Permit Extensions

Road and Right of Way construction permits are valid for a period of 18 months. Upon written request, prior to the expiration of the permit and the payment of an extension fee, the permit may be extended for 12 months. The fee to extend a permit is ten percent (10%) of the current fee, but not less than $175.00. 

10% of Permit Fee

G.           Temporary Construction Activities

A permit is required for any temporary structure placed within a road or public right of way. A minimum fee of $175 will be charged for a crane, dumpster, storage container, or scaffolding/pedestrian walkway permit.  

10% of Permit Fee