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2. Permit Review Approval Process

   Complete permit applications are reviewed and processed in the order they are received. It may take up to three (3) full business days to receive an approved permit.

   A complete permit application includes ALL of the following items: 

   1. Permit application.
   2. Contractors must have insurance and bond on file with the City’s Risk Management department.  Any questions please call 920-448-3125 or email certificates.insurance@greenbaywi.gov.
   3. Site Plan: including location and cut sizes of each excavation.
   4. Approved Utility Letter Permit Cover Page, if applicable.
   5. Construction Schedule if work exceeds the allotted two-week timeframe.

   Work may not begin until all approved permits are received from The Department of Public Works.

4. Is there a Utility Letter Permit associated with this Excavation Permit Application?*

   1. Yes
   2. No
5. Upload Approved Utility Letter Permit Cover Page*
7. Is your proposed work on a principal arterial, minor arterial, or collector roadway?*

   If you're not sure, check the Roadway Classifications map to determine.

   If yes, upload temporary traffic control plan or upload a layout from WisDOT Work Zone Field Manual.

   1. Yes
   2. No
8. Upload your Traffic Control Plan*

   Upload temporary traffic control plan or upload a layout from WisDOT Work Zone Field Manual.

10. Applicant Name*
11. Email Address*
13. Firm or Company Name*
15. Business Contact Phone*
16. Cell Phone (if different than Business Contact Phone)
18. Billing Address*
20. City*
21. State*
22. Zip Code*
26. Address of Proposed Work within City Right of Way
28. House #*
29. Prefix Street Direction
    -- Select One --(N/A)NSEW
31. Street Name*
32. Street Type*
    -- Select One --AveBlvdCirCtDrHtsLnPassPathPkwyPlPtRdRowRunStTerTrlWay
34. Purpose of excavation request:*

    Please describe exactly what work will be taking place at this location.

36. Purpose of Excavation*

    Mark all that apply.

    1. Cable
    2. Water
    3. Dumpster Storage
    4. Gas
    5. Electric

    1. Material Delivery
    2. Sewer
    3. Telephone / Communication
    4. Material / Equipment Storage
    5. Other
38. Other Purpose of Excavation
40. Completion Days*

    How many total days for the work to be completed within the timeframe you are requesting?

41. Date(s)*
    Date(s) Start Date

    Date(s) Start Time

    —

    Date(s) End Date

    Date(s) End Time
43. Construction Schedule Upload

    If the time frame exceeds two weeks, a Construction Schedule is required.

45. What are the nearest cross-street boundaries of your excavation?

    Example: Work on N Jefferson Street between Cherry Street and Walnut Street.

47. From*
48. To*
50. For partial street closure, which side of the street will be obstructed?*

    Mark all that apply.

    1. North
    2. South
    3. East
    4. West
51. Obstruction Information*

    Mark all areas that apply for where you will be obstructing / parking.

    1. Travel Lane
    2. Parking Lane
    3. Terrace
    4. Sidewalk
    5. Alley
    6. Parking Meters
52. Parking Meters
    Rent a Meter Hood

    If you plan to obstruct a parking lane(s) with metered spots (view map), then you will need to rent a meter hood where a daily fee will be charged per meter obstructed.

54. Location of Excavation/Cut*

    Mark all areas that apply for where you will be digging / excavating / cutting / etc.

    1. Street
    2. Sidewalk
    3. Apron
    4. Alley
    5. Terrace
56. Total Square Footage of Street, Sidewalk, Apron, and/or Alley Cuts
57. Total Square Footage of Terrace Cuts
59. Site Plan

    To expedite permit review include plan with all cut locations and sizes.

60. Additional Supporting Documentation

    If you have a PDF of a traffic control plan, excavation plan, additional site plan documents, etc., you may upload them here to assist in review of request.

64. Terms & Conditions
    Excavation & Obstruction Permit Terms & Conditions (PDF)

    Please review the Terms and Conditions document before proceeding.
66. Electronic Signature Agreement*

    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date, and 4) you have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions document.

    1. I agree.
68. Applicant's Electronic Signature*

70. END OF APPLICATION. Click "Submit" so that the Department of Public Works can review your permit request. If your permits are approved, you will receive an email notification within 3 business days with a link to download your approved permit documents.

    FEES: Fees for this permit are calculated by total square footage being excavated. 

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74. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
75. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

76. Submit

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