Right-of-Way Permit Applications

Residential Driveways

  • Uncurbed approach – $150
  • Curbed approach – $75
  • Upgrade existing approach – $40
  • Shared driveway approach – $150
  • Sight distance review (second and subsequent reviews) – $75

Other Driveways

  • Commercial driveway approach – $350
  • Private driveway approach – $350
  • Temporary construction approach (temporary access) – $150
  • Sight distance review (second and subsequent reviews) – $75
  • Farm field approach – $150

Road Work

  • Public road approach – $350
  • Road improvements – $350
  • Open cut road crossings (also requires a surety deposit) – $250
  • Bore road crossing – $170
  • Grading/drainage – $100

Utilities

  • Overhead installation – $220
  • Underground installation – $220
  • Service connection – $125
  • Sanitary, water main or storm sewer connection – $220

Blankets

  • Public utility annual blanket – $250
  • Municipality annual blanket – No charge
  • Survey blanket – $75

Miscellaneous

  • Soil borings (a non-refundable $250 general inspection fee is also required) – $75
  • Monitoring well (a non-refundable $250 general inspection fee is also required) – $40
  • Seismic (a non-refundable $250 general inspection fee is also required) – $40
  • Landscaping – $50
  • Surveying – $40
  • Vegetation removal/tree removal – No charge
  • Road closure of parade/event – $40
  • Banners or decorations – No charge
  • Other – Fee determined by scope of work

Transportation Permits

All transportation permits must be submitted via Oxcart Permit Systems. Oxcart will require both a nominal processing fee for its service and a credit card processing fee for each permit processed.

Single Move

  • Single Move – $50
  • Single Move, Multiple Trips – $75
  • Extended Transportation – $100

Mobile Homes

  • Mobile Home, Single Move – $100
  • Mobile Homes, Extended Transportation – $100

Seasonal

  • Seasonal Agriculture – $100
  • Seasonal Utility – $100
  • Seasonal Milk – $100

Miscellaneous

  • Building & Special Load Move – $100.00
  • Designated Haul Route – $200 plus $100/mile

 Miscellaneous Fees

  • Private Road Sign Package (Stop & Road Name Sign) – $600
  • A printed Truck Operator’s MapFirst printed map free / Additional $2/each
  • Winter Maintenance for residential subdivisions (security deposit) – $500
  • Winter Maintenance for business parks (security deposit) – $500 + $100/mile
  • Non-Compliance Fee – Treble damages
  • Traffic Control Signs – Varies

 Plan Review & Inspection

  • Site plan review – $500
  • Traffic impact study review – Actual costs
  • Preliminary plan/plat review (each submittal) – $500+ $10/lot
  • Road & drainage plan review (each submittal) – $500+ $10/lot

Special Provisions

  • WCRC Regular Time – Regular work hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on holidays observed by WCRC. Costs will be billed at the current hourly rate for the employee(s) and equipment involved, plus fringe benefits and overhead.
  • WCRC Overtime – Costs will be billed at 1½ times the current hourly rate for the employee(s) involved, plus the regular rate for the equipment involved, plus fringe benefits and overhead.
  • An inspection fee in the amount of 3% of the approved estimate of construction ($500 minimum), will be required prior to the issuance of commercial driveway approach, private driveway approach, road construction / improvements and extensive utility projects as determined by WCRC.
  • The applicant will be liable for any and all permit review and inspection fees, unless otherwise noted on the permit application. An invoice with an itemized statement will be generated for deficit accounts on a monthly basis. Any unexpended fund balance will be refunded following the completion of work. Non-payment of an invoice will result in suspension of the review process or a Stop Work Order during construction.
  • Security will be provided by the applicant, as determined by WCRC, to ensure proper construction and restoration in the right-of-way. Security for right-of-way restoration will be provided in the form of an irrevocable bank letter of credit, cash or cashier’s check.
  • Surety bonds, on forms provided by WCRC, are acceptable alternatives for utility permits only. Surety in the form of a bond can only be accepted from a Public Utility Company as referenced in the Procedures & Regulations For Permit Activities.
  • All consultant costs and legal fees shall be reimbursed to WCRC for services rendered.

General Notes

  • Permit fees are to be paid when the original application for the permit is filed.
  • Cash advances, as determined by WCRC, will be paid by the applicant prior to permit issuance.
  • All transportation permit fees must be paid with credit card via Oxcart Permit System.
  • Payments will be processed once the permit has been approved by WCRC staff.
  • Credit card payment is limited to $4,000