Public Works

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61 Echo Lake Road
Watertown, CT 06795
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Ph: 860.945.5240

Requirements for Right of Way Permit

REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY WORK IN ROADWAY OR WORK IN TOWN RIGHT OF WAY

1.  A Valid Call Before You Dig Number
     (Call 811 to obtain CBYD Number)

2.  Certificate of Insurance: 
        $1,000,000 naming Town of Watertown
        as additionally insured, w/$2,000,000
        General Aggregate & Wavier of Subrogation
        in favor of Town of Watertown.

3. Right of Way Permit Application Click Here or obtain a copy at Public Works

4.  Provide $25.00 Cash/Credit Card/Check for Each Permit Application

5.  Post A Bond: Bonding Requirements (paid by check only)          


  • Street Opening/Trenching Bond for Contractor - Insurance Company Bond
$3,000.00

  • Driveway Bond
$1,000.00

  • Sidewalks (per square foot)
$5.00

  • Drainage Connections (completed drainage agreement with property owner required)
$250.00

 

ROW Cash Bond  Held in escrow/reimbursed when work is Town approved
ROW Bond for Contractor Insurance company bond


6. Completed permit must be signed by applicant and received back by Public Works before it is effective