Right-of-Way Regulations
In order to ensure that rights-of-way continue to serve their intended purposes, the city regulates most work in these areas through contractor licensing and construction permitting.
In preparation for obtaining a license to work in the public right-of-way, a contractor must provide proof of insurance, workers' compensation, and a surety bond. An annual fee is charged for the license, and additional fees are applicable to cover permit review and inspection costs associated with each project.
Right-of-Way Construction
Examples of public right-of-way work include:
- Utility mains and services
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Fire Hydrants
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Water meters
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Sidewalks
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Street cuts
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Curb cuts
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Curb and gutter
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Street & Alley paving
Because rights-of-way are the property of the city and not the adjacent landowner, they cannot be fenced off for private use. Property owners are responsible for some maintenance of the right-of-way adjacent to their property, including removing snow from sidewalks and mowing grass. Structural encroachments into the right-of-way are prohibited, and storage of construction materials requires a permit.
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Right-of-Way Contractor License Application
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Right-of-Way Permit
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Commercial/Residential Meter Sizing
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Water & Sewer P.I.F. Computation
All right-of-way permits and applications can be found in the Applications and Forms database.
Utility inspections may be requested through ROWinspectionRequest@bouldercolorado.gov.