Any construction activity in the public way requires a permit from the Engineering Division of Salt Lake City Public Services. Work in the public way includes replacement or new construction of streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter, drive approaches, and utility excavations. Landscaping does not require a public way permit, unless machinery is required to move material.

Requirements for Obtaining A Permit

• All contractors applying for a public way permit must provide a copy of their Utah State contractor's license, post a bond for a minimum of $15,000 (for excavation only), and provide a current certificate of liability insurance including workers compensation.

• A copy of Salt Lake City Engineering Division's "Insurance, Bonding, and License Information Packet".

• Property owners performing work in the public way adjacent to their property must obtain a public way permit and provide proof of homeowner's insurance with limited liability coverage. License and bonding documentation is not applicable.

• A set of plans must be submitted with the permit application.  Depending on the extent of work, approval may be required from the following city departments:

• Building and Housing

• Transportation

• Public Utilities Department

• City Engineering

• Any other department having a vested interest in the proposed work

• Applications must include the name, address, and phone number of the contractor, homeowner, or permit applicant; a scope of work statement, and a construction schedule including proposed start and completion dates.

• A permit fee may be imposed.  Fees for public way permits vary according to the type of work and the time of year.

• All public way restoration must be accomplished in accordance with City Engineering regulations, standard plans and specifications, and the Traffic Barricade Manual.

• A traffic control permit (no fee) is required from the city's Transportation Department: 349 South 200 East Suite 450, 535-6630.

Public way permit applications are available through the Public Services Engineering Division, 349 South 200 East, Suite 100.  Additional information can be obtained by contacting one of the following: