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Right-Of-Way (ROW) Permit

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NOT sure which permit you need? CHECK BELOW.

  • If obstructing a sidewalk, driveway/parking lane or closing a street: choose Traffic Control Permit
  • Placing a Dumpster or Moving POD or like in Right of Way: choose Dumpster Permit
  • Placing a fixture/sign/step/etc in Right-of-Way: choose ROW Encroachment Permit
  • If cutting or removing curb for driveway widening or new driveway entrance: choose Curb Cut Section and Excavation Permit
  • Any work in Public Right of Way, including area between curb and sidewalk: choose Excavation Permit
  • Removal/Replacement of sidewalk: choose Excavation and Traffic Permit
  • If replacing or connecting a new sewer or water service from property to city main that is in the street: choose Traffic Permit (separate Plumbing permit required)
  • Utility Easement - Any Excavation/Boring in Easement: may require Traffic Control Permit
  • Other - Any questions/concerns please contact City of Bloomington Engineering Department at 309-434-2980
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Applicant Information

Owner Name

Owner Street Address

Site & Project Information

Work site Address

Check this box if this is part of a larger project

Will you be hiring contractor in relation to this permit?

Contractor Information

Contractor Information

Business Address

Business Address

Do you have / require an alternate contact? - i.e. project manager , crew leader, etc.

Do you have / require an alternate contact? - i.e. project manager , crew leader, etc.

Primary / Alternate Contact Information

Primary / Alternate Contact Information

Full Name

Full Name

Project Start Date

Project End Date

REMOVAL OF SIGNS FROM PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAYS - PROHIBITED

It is City policy that City maintenance crews will remove and replace any sign posted on any street or public area under City jurisdiction at no charge. A minimum of two working days' notice is required prior to the desired removal date. Unauthorized removal of any City sign will result in the violators being billed for the replacement cost associated with the reinstallation of the sign and may be charged with a violation of Section 11-311 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. The fine for a conviction of this violation is as follows: "Every person convicted of a violation of this section shall be guilty of a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of at least $250.00 in addition to any other penalties that may be imposed." If a sign installation is in the way, or interferes with any of your construction projects, please contact the City of Bloomington Public Works Department at phone 309-434-2220 to have this sign removed and to request replacement following completion of construction. Only City of Bloomington Maintenance Crews are authorized to perform sign work on public right-of-way.

GENERAL PROTECTION AND TRAFFIC CONTROL REGULATIONS

The contractor/permit holder shall protect public property from damage. Any damage to the pavement, sidewalk, curb or any other public property caused by the work shall be properly repaired to the satisfaction of the City by the permit holder or by City maintenance forces at the permit holder's expense. All permits issued include an obligation by the contractor/permit holder to provide for public protection based upon worksite circumstances. Worksite protection not only applies to motorized vehicles, but also pedestrians, bicycles and all users of the right-of-way. Worksite protection must comply with all current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The requirements, standards, and methods of application for traffic control in all permit areas shall conform to the latest approved revision of the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Highway Standards. Only traffic control devices approved for use in these publications will be allowed for use within the City of Bloomington. Any variance from these standards without prior permission from the Engineering Department may result in immediate work stoppage and penalties as described in Chapter 38, Section 63 of the Bloomington City Code. All work areas on two-way public streets may require flaggers as outlined in the Illinois Revised Statutes Chapter 121, Par. 314.2 

If a permit is obtained by a Homeowner and a Contractor is hired to do the work, the CONTRACTOR is responsible for DISPOSAL OF BULK MATERIAL per Chapter 21, Section 300.7 of the Bloomington City Code 

Traffic Control

All fees are doubled if work started before permit issued

Will you be closing a Driving Lane?

Follow correct IDOT Standards for appropriate closure

Will you be closing a Parking Lane or Sidewalk?

Follow correct IDOT Standards for appropriate closure.
Must use lighted barricades at each end when stationary objects are placed in parking lane overnight to alert drivers.

Additional Emergency Contact Information

Please provide at least two additional contacts below:

Full Name

Full Name

Full Name

Please attach a sketch of the traffic layout

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Dumpster Permit

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No Dumpster/Container permit shall exceed thirty (30) days unless approved by the Director of Engineering Department

Provisions 

  1. Type I or Type II lighted barricades must be placed at the front and rear of the dumpster/container and maintained at all times
  2. Dumpster/container must be placed in a legal parking space in front of the business or residence utilizing the container unless otherwise stated
  3. Dumpster must be covered when not actively in use. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to make sure that materials placed in dumpsters do not blow away or leak onto the ground.
  4. If the dumpster is to be placed in an alley, the permit holder must have contacted all businesses and residents and made arrangements to accommodate their alley access needs.

ROW Encroachment

Provide design or sketch of placement of object (for door or similar fixture, provide design and detail of planters and planters placement as per City Code 38-208.C)

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Provide design or photo showing a Pedestrian Area Route (PAR) of at least 5ft (there must be clear 5ft of area of travel for pedestrians with no fixtures, signs, post, or other objects in the way)

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Provide estimated date of placement

Date Picker

Provide estimated date of removal if applicable

Date Picker

Provide contact name and phone number of person responsible for object

Excavation

All fees doubled if work started before permit is issued

Sump Pump Drain Line Install / Repair - $40 permit fee

Sidewalk Install / Repair - $40 permit fee

Driveway Install / Repair - $40 permit fee

Other - Fee may vary based on area of excavation.

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Curb Cut

All fees doubled if work started before permit issued

Site on Corner Lot (yes or no)

Please attach a sketch of the planned curb cut.

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Acknowledgement

By electronically signing this document, applicant agrees that it's electronic signature is the legal equivalent of its manual signature on documents and agreements with the City of Bloomington. By signing documents through electronic means, applicant intends and consents to be legally bound and that the statements and information provided within the document are factual and true

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