WHAT IS A GENERAL EXCAVATION PERMIT?

A General Excavation permit allows a contractor, possessing an appropriate contractor's license, to excavate and restore sidewalk and/or roadway pavement within the public rights of way to install, repair, or replace a utility facility.

An application for an Inspection of Public right-of-way for conformity to City Standards allows the applicant to receive a recommendation for an early release of the subject building permit application. However, it is not the intent of this application to waive any additional required Bureau of Street Use and Mapping permits for proposed sidewalk/street improvements or encroachments.