Right-of-Way (ROW) permits are required for utility and infrastructure work within the public right of way. By applying for a permit and approval of a permit, you are accepting the following requirements and conditions. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in revocation of the permit and additional fees or fines.
If a franchise agreement is required, the signed agreement and payment must be submitted prior to the issuance of a permit. Franchise fees are due on an annual basis.
- Name and contact information (including a 24-hours contact) shall be provided to the City of Wood Dale Public Works Department.
- Contact JULIE and field-verify the location of facilities at the job site prior to the start of work. New installations under this permit must maintain at least 24” vertical separation and 36” horizontal separation from all City-owned utilities, except that at least 60” horizontal separation shall be maintained from all City water mains, unless otherwise in writing by City staff. Upon completion of JULIE locates and potholing, if the minimum required separation from the existing City main cannot be provided, applicant/contractor shall contact the City to discuss installation options before proceeding.
- Where construction activities are proposed in residential areas, 72-hour advanced notice shall be provided to residences in the vicinity of the construction work zones. Door hanger or other prepared notices shall be acceptable for use in complying with this requirement. Submit a sample copy of the notices used to the Public Works Department (to Maura Montalvo – mmontalvo@wooddale.com ) along with a listing of all addresses that received the notice.
- The permittee and the contractor(s) performing this work shall be responsible for the proper and safe protection of the work site at all times. The work shall be conducted in such a manner as to minimize hazards to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Traffic and work site protection shall be in accordance with the Illinois “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction” and the Federal Highway Administration’s “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices” (MUTCD).
- The applicant shall arrange for post-construction closed circuit televising of the existing sanitary and storm sewer facilities (mains and laterals/private services). The video footage shall be reviewed by the contractor and/or applicant, and any observed damage attributable to the subject installation shall be promptly repaired by the applicant according to the applicable standards; such repair work shall be made available for observation by City staff. If no damage is observed during review of the required televising, a fully executed Television Inspection Affidavit shall be provided by the application to certify that no damages occurred to existing sewers within the vicinity of the improvements. The executed affidavit and copy of the footage shall be emailed to Maura Montalvo at mmontalvo@wooddale.com.
- All by-products of directional boring operations (sludges, slurries, clay, etc.) shall be confined and property disposed of off-site in a manner that avoids illicit discharges to the storm structures and adjacent properties.
- No construction equipment or vehicles shall be situated on any City street in such a manner that blocks, or otherwise restricts access, without adhering to MUTCD requirements. All lanes of traffic shall be maintained throughout the proposed construction activities.
- All City streets shall be kept free and clear of construction debris, dirt, mud, or other materials associated with the proposed construction activities. Streets shall be swept on as as-needed basis, and as specifically directed by City staff when unsatisfactory conditions are observed.
- All excavations shall be immediately backfilled. No open excavations shall remain overnight in the public right-of-way. All disturbed areas shall be restored to as good or better condition that existed prior to the start of construction activities.
- A maximum of five (5) permit authorizations for projects involving underground installations for each franchise utility company should remain open at any given time. If five (5) permits remain open, and an application is received for a new permit, City authorization may be withheld on said application until one (or more) of the earlier permits has been closed out. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of allowable open permits at tits sole discretion.
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