An approved Right-of-Way Permit is required for anyone looking to do work in or occupy the city’s rights-of-way.  (Chapter 105 of City Code of Ordinances)

Items requiring a permit include, but are not limited to the following:

• Storage containers (PODS)
• Roll offs
• Dumpsters
• Repair to or installation of new water lines, sanitary lines, fiber optic, storm sewer pipe, etc.
• New work on or repairs done to existing concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter or other concrete items within the City right-of-way

Roll offs/dumpsters or storage containers

• Company must provide proof of a valid Contractor License from the Planning & Building Department (303-661-1270)
• Company must complete all sections of Right-Of-Way Permit and submit to Public Works Department
• Company must provide proof of a $5,000 Street-Cut Bond (Original to be submitted to Finance Department)
• Include accurate drawing of proposed placement of item
• Permits can be emailed directly to Public Works using the ROW Permits email address.
• Permits can be paid for over the phone by calling the Finance Department at:  303-665-5588 Option 5 (Utility Billing)

Contractor requirements

• Contractor must provide proof of a valid Contractor License from the Planning & Building Department (303-661-1270)
• Contractor must complete all sections of Right-of-Way Permit
• Contractor must provide proof of a $5,000 Street-Cut Bond (Original to be submitted to Finance Department)
• Include a Traffic Control Plan signed by a Certified Traffic Control Supervisor
• All sub-contractors working on the project must be listed on the permit and also hold a valid City of Lafayette Contractor License and provide proof of a valid $5,000 Street-Cut Bond
• Permits can be emailed directly to Public Works using the ROW Permits email address.
• Permits can be paid for over the phone by calling the Finance Department at:  303-665-5588 Option 5 (Utility Billing)