Inspection Services/Right of Way Permits

APPLICATION FOR WORK IN RIGHT-OF-WAY

A right-of-way (ROW) work permit is required for any construction, maintenance, or other activity that temporarily occupies, disturbs, or impacts a public street, sidewalk, or other city right-of-way. This permit process ensures that all work is coordinated, safe, and consistent with city standards, thus protecting public infrastructure and minimizing disruption to traffic, utilities, and nearby properties. Whether you are installing utilities, repairing pavement, or staging materials in the public right-of-way, you must obtain a permit before work begins.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Familiarize yourself with Florence City Code 8-2-2, “STREET OR PUBLIC WAY OPENINGS,” available at https://ci.florence.or.us/council/city-code.
2. Complete information on page 2 of the application linked below (under Supporting Documents), then sign & date as indicated.
3. Attach an 8-½” x 11” site plan with detailed measurements of all work (required).
4. Submit your application in one of the following ways:
   • Email: publicworks@ci.florence.or.us
   • Deliver: Public Works, 2675 Kingwood Street
   • Mail: Florence Public Works, 250 Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439
5. Application should be submitted no less than 10 days before work begins.
6. Obtain ALL appropriate building permits and agreements.

JOBSITE INFORMATION

• Call for locates: 1-800-332-2344
• Call for inspections:  541-997-4106
• Call for inspections of forms before curbs and concrete driveway aprons are poured.  No inspections will be given until permit is paid in full. When calling for an inspection, we'll need the project address, a contact name, and contact phone number. 
• All street or alley cuts are to be inspected by a City inspector.
• The following will accompany Contractor’s copy of permit if requested:
  • Typical Street Cross Section (F-201)
  • Concrete Curbs (F-203)
  • Sidewalks (F-205)
  • Concrete driveway aprons and curb cuts (F-208a – F-208b)
  • Wheelchair ramps (F-206 – F-206a)
• City of Florence Public Works Inspector:
  • Jake Krieger, 541-997-4106

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