Right-Of-Way Permit

Right-of-Way Permit

Right-of-way permits are issued to allow temporary use of the public right-of-way. The issuance of these permits will follow Policy 1132 and is discretionary due to the City assuming a certain amount of liability. While the City prefers that citizens occupy private property in conjunction with their projects, we recognize that the temporary use of public right-of-way is often necessary to efficiently complete a project.

Apply for a Right-of-Way Permit Through Development Services

Development Services only reviews and issues Right-of-Way permits for projects associated with other Development Services permits (such as building or plumbing permits) or certain concrete work. If your project falls outside of this scope, please contact Public Works – Development Review for their right-of-way permit application using the Related Section below.

• Right-of-Way permit costs vary depending on the scope of the project. A generalized fee schedule can be found on the Right-of-Way Application.
• Review may be required for your application. Please plan accordingly to allow for at least one week of review before further questions are posed or a permit is issued.
• If your project involves concrete work such as the installation / replacement of sidewalks, driveway approaches, etc., the listed contractor must be part of the Concrete Finisher Program following Policy 1022: Concrete Work in ROW. Questions regarding this program may be directed toward Development Services office staff.

Steps

1. Complete all fields of the Development Services Right-of-Way Application.
2. Create a site plan showing the extent of the work. Include a traffic control plan and/or pedestrian access plan if applicable.
3. Go to www.corvallispermits.com and create an "Other" application under Development Services -ePlans.
4. Fill out all applicable online application fields and upload the completed Righ-of-Way application, plans, and supporting documents.
5. Submit the application.

What's Next?

Allow staff two (2) business days to ensure we have received a complete submittal. If review is required, the project will route for one week; otherwise, you will be contacted within (2) business days regarding next steps for payment and issuance.

After the permit is issued, the work may begin. Please be sure to read any applicable Conditions of Approval attached to your reviewed plans and schedule inspections when ready.

Related

Contact Public Works - Development Review for right-of-way work not applicable to Development Services at (541) 766-6731 or ROWpermits@corvallisoregon.gov. You can also visit the Public Works Right-of-Way Permits page to view their applications.