Frequently Asked Questions

All requests for general engineering information can be submitted via e-mail to engineering-info@ogdencity.com or by phone at 801-629-8990.

The 2025 Edition of Ogden City’s Engineering Standards For Public Improvements is available at the link below:

• Ogden City’s Engineering Standards For Public Improvements (2025)

Utility information requests can be submitted via email at permits.eng@ogdencity.gov, or through an Online Request Form, or by phone at 801-629-8990. Please include the type of utility and specific location and contact information.

All work performed in the City right-of-way and all development projects require an engineering permit. In accordance with state laws, only a licensed contractor can obtain the Right-of-Way permit. Please click on the links below for more information regarding engineering permits:

• Contractor Qualifications
• Obtaining a Right-of-Way Permit

Permits are required for all work performed by contractors in the City Right-of-Way; there are very few exceptions to this rule.  Anytime powered or mechanized equipment is used on the sidewalk, park strip, curb & gutter or street an active permit is required!

Work includes: 

• Driveway approaches
• Sidewalk 
• Curb and gutter 
• Sewer lateral pipes 
• Water lateral pipes
• Other utility work, i.e. cable, gas, power, and phone, etc
• Landscaping using powered or mechanized tools

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Only contractors with the proper licensure, insurance and bonding may do the work in the City right-of-way. Click on the link below for more information:

• Contractor Qualifications

Please visit the links below to learn how to apply for a Right-of-Way permit, and what documentation is required:

• Contractor Qualifications
• Obtaining a Right-of-Way Permit

Please visit the link below to check the required licensure to work in the City Right-of-Way:

• Contractor Qualifications

Permit fees are calculated on the scope of work that is to be done. The following two documents will help in calculating fees for typical Right-of-Way permits:

• Permit-Related Fees
• New Residential Utility Fees

For an accurate calculation of permit fees for any work or project in the city Right-of-Way, please contact the Engineering Permitting Team at 801-629-8990.

Most address questions and issues are quickly and easily resolved. For questions or concerns relating to your property address, please contact Ogden City Engineering by telephone (801-629-8990) or by emailing engineering-info@ogdencity.com

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