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Getting an Engineering Permit
There are three different Engineering Permits a contractor can pull:
- Right-of-Way
- Right-of-Way / Site Work and
- SWPP permits.
This section will focus on applying for the Right-of-Way Permit, as the other two permits are written up by the Engineering Project Coordinator, in conjunction with Predevelopment and Development projects.
Right-of-Way Defined:
Right-of-Way Areas
The City Right-of-Way (ROW) area includes city streets, curb and gutter, park strips, and sidewalks (where present), and vary in width from 50ft to over 100ft in width
Below are examples of common Right-of-Way configurations found throughout Ogden City (Click to enlarge):
Right-of-Way Widths
Because Right-of-Way widths may differ from street-to-street, and there are times that the ROW line is located several feet behind the sidewalk or curb, it is recommended that you contact the Engineering Division at 801-629-8990 to verify ROW location and width.
UDOT Permit Required:
On State Roads, all work performed in the roadway (from back of curb to back of curb) requires UDOT approval and a UDOT Permit, and MUST conform to UDOT standards. Contractors must obtain UDOT Approval for all traffic control placed in a State Road.
City Permit Required:
The City maintains the portion of the UDOT Right-of-Way from the back of curb to the Right-of-way line (Utah State Code 72-3-109). All work performed in the UDOT Right-of-Way (from back of curb to Right-of-Way line) requires an Engineering Permit from Ogden City, and MUST conform to Ogden City Standards.
Both Permits Required:
If your work takes place in both the roadway AND the city-maintained portion of the Right-of-Way, AND/OR your work involves a city utility buried beneath the roadway, then permits and inspections from BOTH agencies are required.
Applying for a Right-of-Way Permit:
Contractors can apply for a Right-of-Way Permit in the following ways:
- In person: at the Ogden City Service Counter (2549 Washington Blvd, 2nd Floor)
- Online at onestop.ogdencity.com (account setup required)
- Email: sending the required documents to permits.eng@ogdencity.gov
The permit can be paid for over the phone or online, and is afterward issued through AdobeSign for electronic signature.