Right-of-Way Permitting
The Department of Public Service Right-of-Way Permit Section is located on the first floor of the Michael B. Coleman Government Center, 111 N. Front St. In-person customer service has resumed Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The following links provide access to details on the City’s Rights-of-Way, its permit types, and the application requirements associated with each.
Can I obtain a right-of-way permit online?
All Right-of-Way Permits may be obtained by applying online through the city’s on-line permitting portal at portal.columbus.gov/permits Where can I see proposed and existing small cell antenna locations?
View proposed and existing small cell antenna locations within the publicrights-of-way for the City of Columbus here What is Public Right of Way?
Public right of way includes public alleys, parkways, public transportation paths, roadways, sidewalks, and streets that are owned, or granted by easement, and operated and controlled by the City of Columbus. This typically includes the roadway pavement, public sidewalks, multiuse paths, tree lawns, and/or ditches along city roadways. The exact width of right of way varies by street. It serves as the land necessary to accommodate public transportation and public utility distribution facilities.
Permission from the Columbus Department of Public Service is required to occupy and/or work within the city’s public right of way
Much like a private property owner, the City of Columbus requires permission and approval through specific Right-of-Way Permits for use of its public right of way.
903 Right-of-Way Excavation Permit
This permit is required any time you plan to excavate within the public roadway pavement, sidewalk, and/or grass strip area for any reason. This includes the placement, repair, and/or maintenance of your/ your client’s underground facilities, such as telecommunications, gas, water, sewer, and excavations for pole installations for overhead facilities that are not associated with small cell antenna installation. This permit also provides right-of-way occupancy authorization for areas associated with your work.
903 Right-of-Way Excavation Permit – With Small Cell Antenna Installation
This permit is required any time you plan to excavate within the public roadway pavement, sidewalk, and/or grass strip area for any reason when including the installation of a small cell antenna. This includes the placement, repair, and/or maintenance of your/ your client’s underground facilities, such as power or telecommunication lines, and pole placement performed in conjunction with small cell antenna installation. This permit also provides right-of-way occupancy authorization for areas associated with your work.
903 Right-of-Way Occupancy Permit (construction related)
This permit is required any time you plan to temporarily occupy the public right of way where no right-of-way excavation is proposed, such as placing fencing/barrier to secure adjacent private property construction areas, construction equipment & materials off-loading, crane lift location, and placement of dumpsters or storage containers.
905 New or Replacement Sidewalk & Driveway Approach Construction Permit
This permit is required any time you plan to install, remove, or repair a public sidewalk, driveway approach onto a public roadway, and/or curbing. This permit is not required if this type work is included as a part of a Drawer E or CC public improvement plan, which are covered under a 903 Excavation Permit.
Homeowners,
if you file for a permit in which you have hired a contractor to do the work,
and the work is not performed to City standards, you the homeowner/permittee
will be held responsible for all corrections necessary to bring the work up to
code. Including complete removal and replacement, if necessary. We
strongly encourage home owners to hire licensed contractors and have their
contractor file for all necessary permits.
906 Right-of-Way Occupancy Permit (non-construction related)
This short term (7 day maximum) permit is required any time you plan to temporarily occupy the public right of way for a non-construction related purpose, such as small assemblies, parking moving vans, trailers, etc..
922 Temporary Commercial Zone Permit
This permit is required to reserve parking locations for food truck vendor parking and services.
Special Hauling Permit
This permit is required when you plan to move vehicles or equipment that exceed current lawful limits in length, height, and/or weight across public bridges and/or roadways in the City of Columbus. One-time oversize load and annual (repetitive load and path) permits are available.
904 Sidewalk Dining Permit
This permit is issued out of the R/W Management Section. Please contact Jerry Ryser at (614)645-1584 for additional details
On-Street Loading Zone Permit
On-Street Valet Parking Permit (Permanent or Temporary)
Residential Parking Permit
This
permit is issued out of the Division of Parking Services. Please go
to www.parkcolumbus.com for additional
details. On-Street Parking Out
Of Service
To view the On-Street Parking Out of Service Policy, click here To find out if the proposed work is within the City of Columbus