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    Right of Way Permits

    • Commercial
    • Franchise
    • Government
    • Residential
    • Small Wireless Facility
    • Street Use

    This permit may be issued for use of the right of way for franchise utility work and those operating under an existing Right of Way Use Agreement. (TJ)

    CALL (1-800-424-5555) 48 hours before you dig. “It’s the law.” RCW 19.122

    Apply for this permit online at MyBuildingPermit. When entering your Application Information, choose the following:

    1. Application type: Right-of-Way
    2. Project type: Franchise Utility
    3. Activity type: Franchise Utility Work
    4. Scope of work: Disturbance of Surface or No Disturbance of Surface or Temporary Traffic Control Only

    Reference the Franchise Utility Submittal Requirements document for complete information on what is required for issuance of this permit. Links to document resources are found below.

    Required Documents

    The documents listed below are the minimum necessary to proceed with the application process. If you believe that a required submittal document does not apply to your project, please upload the Document Waiver Form in place of the required document. 

    • Bill-to Form
    • Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (CSWPPP)
      • for projects with less than 7,000 square feet of clearing and less than 100 yards of grading, a CSWPPP Short Form for Small Construction Projects may be submitted.
    • Site Plan
      • Refer to the Franchise Utility Submittal Requirements.
    • Timeline
      • Must include the desired start date, target completion date and duration for each phase of construction.
    • Traffic Control Plan
    • Clearing and Grading Permit

    Additional Items

    These items may be required during plan review, as determined by the scope of your project.

    • Letter of Authorization
    • Olympic Pipeline Notification
    • Seattle Public Utilities Approval

    Fees and Timelines

    • Permit Fees and Payment
    • Permit Fee Estimator
    • Permit Processing Timelines

    Contact

    Right of Way Division
    Telephone
    425-452-4189
    Email
    rightofwayuse@bellevuewa.gov

    Contact

    450 110th Ave NE
    P.O. Box 90012
    Bellevue, WA 98009
    Telephone
    425-452-2019
    Hearing Impaired
    711
    Email
    clearandgradereview@bellevuewa.gov

    Development Services

    Permit Center
    Telephone
    425-452-4898
    Email
    permits@bellevuewa.gov
    Hours
    In-person Permit Center services are available Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

    The Permit Center is open Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with customers visiting City Hall served remotely.
    Business Hours
    Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Reasonable Accommodation

    For alternate formats, interpreters, or reasonable modification requests please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-6800 (voice) or email servicefirst@bellevuewa.gov. For complaints regarding modifications, contact the City of Bellevue ADA, Title VI, and Equal Opportunity Officer at ADATitleVI@bellevuewa.gov.

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