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1. This permit application shall be selected ONLY when the other Engineering Department Permits are not applicable. If inside the ROW you are replacing concrete, placing new concrete or cutting the street for utilities you should apply under one of the applicable Engineering Department Permits and not this generic ROW permit.
2. For ANY work where excavation will be performed. OUPS shall be contacted by the contractor to have all utilities located in the field and white lines or dots shall be painted by the contractor to indicate the proposed utility layout location. The contractor shall contact, Curt Philhower (Inspector) at (513-785-7261) to set up a mandatory pre-construction meeting with a minimum of two weeks' notice. After the meeting the permit will be issued and a copy will be provided. This does not apply to concrete contractors working on sidewalks, curb or driveways.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DOING WORK IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
1. A permit must be obtained in advance of doing any work in the right-of-way. This includes removal of existing concrete
2. Proper traffic control devices must be in place before doing any work that in any way disrupts traffic. Any questions regarding maintenance of traffic can be answered by the Transportation & Traffic Engineering Division, (513) 785-7290.
3. Flag persons must wear proper reflective safety vests, have proper flags and signs and must have training in flagging procedures.
Note: No Parking Signs can be obtained at the Information Desk on the ground floor of 345 High Street by showing a copy of your permit.
1.The purpose of this permit is to reserve on street parking space(s) by calendar dates. The fee is $10/space/weekday. The days that fall on weekends and City Holidays will be reserved at no cost. Typical purposes for a Parking Area permit include reserving parking spaces for moving vans, construction trucks or lifts used for building roofing/siding/remodeling, building signage installation, etc.
2. The parking space may be metered or not metered and located inside the City Right-of-way. This permit is not for street locations where parking is prohibited.
3. If you require a parking space for a Dumpster, do not apply under this permit. Please go to Engineering Department Permits, Dumpster ROW, and apply under that permit.
4. This permit can include traffic control by the applicant if necessary to accomplish the work.
5. Laminated cardboard "No Parking" Signs can be obtained at the Information Desk on the ground floor of 345 High Street by showing a copy of your permit. The applicant is responsible for "filling-in" with a permanent marker the dates and times the No Parking will be in force and posting the signs with zip ties, rubber bands, wooden stakes, or other materials as necessary. Signs shall be posted 72 hours prior to the parking space closure. The City supplies the signs ONLY.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DOING WORK IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
1. A permit must be obtained in advance of doing any work in the right-of-way. This includes removal of existing concrete
2. Proper traffic control devices must be in place before doing any work that in any way disrupts traffic. Any questions regarding maintenance of traffic can be answered by the Transportation & Traffic Engineering Division, (513) 785-7290.
3. Flag persons must wear proper reflective safety vests, have proper flags and signs and must have training in flagging procedures.
Note: No Parking Signs can be obtained at the Information Desk on the ground floor of 345 High Street by showing a copy of your permit.
1. This permit is for placing a dumpster on the STREET in front or along the side (if a corner lot) of the property you either own or rent. The dumpster CANNOT be placed in front of a neighbor's property. Typical purposes for this permit include the property owner or tenants cleaning out a building or yard. Length of the permit is typically less than 3 weeks.
2. The fee for this permit is $10/DAY, with no fee for weekends and City Holidays. The permit application is by CALENDAR DAY so you must enter dates to apply for the permit which shall include the drop-off and pickup days.
3. The dumpster's wheels shall be placed on 3/4 inch plywood in order to protect the road asphalt from rutting under heavy loads/and or hot weather. The dumpster company you hire is responsible for protecting the roadway pavement.
4. The Dumpster may NOT be placed in the following locations: Within the limits of permanent NO PARKING signs along street or generally in an ALLEY without the applicant going through City Traffic for a Traffic Control. Plan and applicant HIRING a contractor to furnish & place Traffic Barricades and signage per Ohio Manual Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Approval of City Hamilton Traffic Department 513.785.7290 is required in permanent NO PARKING sign areas and in Alleys and may be either denied or cost prohibitive.
5. The dumpster must be placed a minimum distance from certain obstacles for safety: 5 feet from a driveway, 10 feet from a fire hydrant, 20 feet from a crosswalk/curb ramps and 30 feet from a stop sign. Generally, keep dumpsters back from intersections for safety reasons.
6. No parking signs (laminated cardboard) are available to the applicants in the 345 High Street lobby AFTER the permit is acquired. Their use is to reserve the necessary spot(s) prior to the dumpster delivery truck arrival and dumpster placement. The delivery truck needs space behind the dumpster for the 5 minutes it is there for drop-off & pickup. It is recommended the applicant place the signs 72 hours in advance of Dumpster drop off. Applicant will need a permanent marker to write dates & times. Use zip ties and stakes to erect & secure the signs. The City supplies the signs ONLY.
7. As an alternative to placing the Dumpster on the street, Planning and Zoning allows a dumpster in your DRIVEWAY for 30 days maximum with no permit required. In that scenario, the Dumpster is placed in the DRIVEWAY on private property outside of the public right-of-way (typically behind the sidewalk). The weight of the dumpster could impact the condition of your driveway.
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This is a City no cost permit intended for Oversize &/or Overweight Loads (OS Load) traveling on local streets. ODOT issued OS load permits are for OS Loads traveling on US and State Routes BOTH inside & outside the City. In all but very rare instances, you will need permits from BOTH ODOT and the City of Hamilton to legally move an oversize & or overweight load through the City of Hamilton.
1. Applicant (hauler) name and address. The hauler is always the permit applicant.
2. Permit service name and address (applicable only if hauler is utilizing a third party permit service to obtain permits).
3. Hauler contact name & contact phone number.
4. Address of the loads origin (may reside outside Hamilton, OH).
5. Address of the loads final destination (may reside outside Hamilton, OH).
6. Submit map (pdf) depicting hauler's preferred/requested route through City of Hamilton. Please note the City may reroute onto City Truck Routes and/or around known construction to minimize potential issues due to the oversize load
7. Submit copy (pdf) of ODOT permit. An ODOT permit is required prior to issuance of the City permit. Please call (513) 785-7290 if you believe you do not need an ODOT permit. The only instance where an ODOT permit is not required is if the entire route through Hamilton is on local roads (neither on US nor State routes, this is extremely rare). If the hauler's preferred route is neither on US nor State Routes through the City of Hamilton, it is likely the permit application will be REJECTED as the majority of the US & State Routes in Hamilton are also designated truck routes through the City.
8. OVERALL vehicle dimensions: Length (ft &inches), Width (ft & inches), Height (ft & inches). All requested data by the City for items 8, 9 and 10 are the total of tractor & semitrailer combination (power unit plus all trailers).
9. TOTAL number of axles.
10. TOTAL gross weight (lbs). City uses State of Ohio criteria. Generally, over 80,000 lbs gross is an overweight load.
11. Roundtrip or single trip (one way) permit.
12. Dates permit will be valid (must match ODOT permit).
The City of Hamilton's Tree Ordinance requires that property owners obtain written approval from the City prior to pruning and/or removal of any tree located in the PUBLIC Right-of-way (ROW). Trees in the ROW are typically located in the grass area between the curb and the sidewalk. Generally, the property owner is responsible for maintenance/removal of trees in the ROW that are adjacent to their property. The Public right of way includes streets, sidewalks, and alleys.
TWO permit applications must be completed by the property owner, submitted and both APPROVED prior to commencing tree work. One with the Hamilton Utilities Urban Forestry and one with Hamilton Engineering. There is no charge for either permit. Urban Forestry will review trees at the owner's request that are impacting overhead electric and may trim conflicts if they see safety concerns.
PERMIT 1 - Urban Forestry requirements may be found on the City Website at https://www.hamilton-oh.gov/urban-forestry . The Urban Forestry permit application is located at https://gis.hamiltonoh.gov/webdocs/Dept Utility Ops/Tree PruningRemoval Permit_March 2018_Fillable.pdf Typically the City arborist or his personnel will inspect the tree(s) prior to Urban Forestry approval.
PERMIT 2 - To begin the Engineering Department permit application, click "Begin Application" on this screen. The Engineering Department review is related to potential damage of walk, road pavement, utilities and impact of the tree work on pedestrian safety and vehicular traffic. The Engineering permit will not be approved until Urban Forestry has approved their permit (Permit 1 above).
Note: No Parking Signs can be obtained at the Information Desk on the ground floor of 345 High Street by showing a copy of your permit.
1. This permit is for connecting downspouts and sump pump lines into existing City of Hamilton storm sewer structures.
2. A permit must be obtained in advance of doing any work in the right-of-way. If sidewalk and/or curb need to be replaced as part of this project and additional "Sidewalk/Curb/Streetcut" permit will be needed.
3. Proper traffic control devices must be in place before doing any work that in any way disrupts traffic. Any questions regarding maintenance of traffic can be answered by the Transportation & Traffic Engineering Division, (513) 785-7290.
4. Flag persons must wear proper reflective safety vest, have proper flags and signs and must have training in flagging procedures.
Note: No Parking Signs can be obtained at the Information Desk on the ground floor of 345 High Street by showing a copy of your permit.
1.This permit incorporates walk replacement, curb replacement, drive apron replacement, and/or street pavement cut/replacement within the right-of-way (ROW) under a single permit. You will need to apply for this permit if you have any or all of these work items in your project.
2. Utility main replacement & pole relocation work will generally be under this permit unless no pavement removal is anticipated.
3. For ANY work where excavation will be performed. OUPS shall be contacted by the contractor to have all utilities located in the field and white lines or dots shall be painted by the contractor to indicate the proposed utility layout location. The contractor shall contact, Curt Philhower (Inspector) at (513-785-7261) to set up a mandatory pre-construction meeting with a minimum of two weeks' notice. After the meeting the permit will be issued and a copy will be provided. This does not apply to concrete contractors working on sidewalks, curb or driveways.
4. For utility location by Potholing/hydro excavation in the street pavement, see "Utility Location by Excavation in Pavement" Permit.
5. Proper traffic control devices must be in place before doing any work that in any way disrupts vehicular and /or pedestrian traffic. Flag persons must wear proper reflective safety vests, have proper flags and signs and must have training in flagging procedures. Any questions regarding maintenance of traffic can be answered by the Transportation & Traffic Engineering Division, (513) 785-7290.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DOING CONCRETE WORK IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
1. A permit must be obtained in advance of doing any work in the right-of-way. This includes removal of existing concrete
2.All concrete poured within the street right-of-way shall be ODOT QC1 or ODOT QC Misc. See Detail RW-1 for concrete requirements. The concrete fees calculated in this permit are $0.50 per linear foot of curb and $0.25 per square foot of sidewalk or drive apron. The concrete ticket issued by the Ready Mixed Concrete provider must state "ODOT" and either QC 1 or QC Misc, all others will be rejected.
3. All forms must be inspected prior to placement of concrete. Call (513) 785-7280 four (4) eight (8) hours in advance for inspection.
4. Within twenty-four (24) hours of removal of forms, soil areas must be backfilled, and pavement areas must be backfilled with Item 304 Gravel. The contractor must maintain the gravel filled areas until he constructs a permanent pavement repair to the satisfaction of the City Inspector.
ADDITIONAL STREET PAVEMENT CUT REQUIREMENTS
1.Enter dimensions in feet. Dimensions entered by applicant shall be 1 foot beyond trench limits in all directions for proper pavement restoration per City Standard Trench Restoration detail. 9 square feet (SF) = 1 square yard (SY). The street pavement cut fee calculated in this permit is $5.00 for the application PLUS $15.00 per SY.
2.See Detail RW-1UC for pavement cut restoration requirements.
For ANY work where excavation will be performed, the contractor must set up a mandatory pre-construction meeting with a minimum of one week's notice. All underground utilities MUST be located before this meeting. After the meeting the permit will be issued and a copy will be provided. This does not apply to concrete contractors working on sidewalks, curb or driveways.
Note: No Parking Signs can be obtained at the Information Desk on the ground floor of 345 High Street by showing a copy of your permit.
1. A permit must be obtained in advance of doing any work in the right-of-way. This includes removal of existing concrete
2. Proper traffic control devices must be in place before doing any work that in any way disrupts traffic. Any questions regarding maintenance of traffic can be answered by the Transportation & Traffic Engineering Division, (513) 785-7290.
3. Flag persons must wear proper reflective safety vests, have proper flags and signs and must have training in flagging procedures.
Note: This requirement is for ANY work where excavation will be performed. The contractor must set up a mandatory pre-construction meeting with a minimum of one week's notice. All underground utilities MUST be located before this meeting. After the meeting the permit will be issued and a copy will be provided. This does not apply to concrete contractors working on sidewalks, curb or driveways.
Note: No Parking Signs can be obtained at the Information Desk on the ground floor of 345 High Street by showing a copy of your permit.
The City of Hamilton Department of Infrastructure Engineering regulates the construction of curbs, sidewalks, and drive approaches in the public right-of-way. Contractors performing concrete work in the right-of-way must be licensed by the City. To become licensed, a contractor must submit an application to the Department of Infrastructure Engineering along with the following:
1. $100.00 Application fee for new contractors (or if it has been more that 60 days since expiration of license); OR
2. $50.00 application fee for license renewals
3. $10,000 surety bond with the City of Hamilton designated as recipient
4. Liability insurance with minimum coverage of $50,000/$100,000 for personal liability and $15,000 for property damage. Insurance certificate must name City of Hamilton as additional insured.
Property owners personally doing concrete work on their property are exempt from the licensing requirements.
The permit fee to construct or replace sidewalks, curbs, and driveways will will be the same whether performed by a City Hamilton Licensed Concrete Contractor or a property owner . To apply for a PERMIT to install concrete in the Right-of-Way, go to"Engineering Department Permits", then Application for "Sidewalk/Curb/Street Cut" and complete the information including estimated quantity of new and/or replacement concrete. Applicants for a concrete permit must either be a City Hamilton licensed concrete contractor or the property owner.
Please contact this office at (513) 785-7280 with any questions.
NOTE: A COPY OF LIABILITY INSURANCE AND $10000 BOND IS REQUIRED TO BE UPLOADED BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION. LIABILITY INSURANCE MUST NAME CITY OF HAMILTON AS ADDITIONAL INSURED. INSURANCE MINIMUM FOR PERSONAL LIABILITY MUST BE $50000/&100000 FOR PERSONAL LIABILITY AND $15,000 FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
REQUIREMENTS FOR DOING CONCRETE WORK IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
1. A permit must be obtained in advance of doing any work in the right-of-way. This includes removal of existing concrete
2. Proper traffic control devices must be in place before doing any work that in any way disrupts traffic. Any questions regarding maintenance of traffic can be answered by the Transportation & Traffic Engineering Division, (513) 785-7290.
3. Flag persons must wear proper reflective safety vests, have proper flags and signs and must have training in flagging procedures.
4. All concrete must be Ohio Department of Transportation Class C OR QC1. The concrete ticket issued by the Ready Mixed Concrete provider must state “ODOT†and either QC 1 or Class C, all others will be rejected.
5. All forms must be inspected prior to placement of concrete. Call (513) 785-7280 eight (8) hours in advance for inspection.
6. Within twenty-four (24) hours of removal of forms, soil areas must be backfilled, and pavement areas must be backfilled with Item 304 Gravel. The contractor must maintain the gravel filled areas until he constructs a permanent pavement repair to the satisfaction of the City Inspector.
The City of Hamilton requires property owners to obtain written approval from the City prior to planting trees in the PUBLIC Right-of-way (ROW). Trees in the ROW are typically located in the grass area between the curb and the sidewalk. Generally, the property owner is responsible for planting, maintenance, and removal of trees in the ROW that are adjacent to their property. The Public right of way includes streets, sidewalks, and alleys.
TWO permit applications must be completed by the property owner, submitted and both APPROVED prior to commencing tree work. One with the Hamilton Utilities Urban Forestry and one with Hamilton Engineering. There is no charge for either permit.
PERMIT 1 - Urban Forestry requirements may be found on the City Website at https://www.hamilton-oh.gov/urban-forestry including their Tree Planting Permit application. Information includes but is not limited to approved street tree lists, prohibited tree planting lists, and avoiding blocking motorists line of sight at roadway intersections (corner lots).
PERMIT 2 - To begin the Engineering Department permit application, click "Begin Application" on this screen. The Engineering Department review is related to reminding property owners' of calling for physical markings in the field of all utilities in the tree planting area prior to digging in order to minimize the risk of damage to existing utilities. Also, minimizing damage to the walk and curb during the tree planting process. The Engineering permit will not be approved until Urban Forestry has approved their permit (Permit 1 above).
Note: No Parking Signs can be obtained at the Information Desk on the ground floor of 345 High Street by showing a copy of your permit.
1. A permit must be obtained in advance of doing any work in the right-of-way. This includes removal of existing concrete
2. Proper traffic control devices must be in place before doing any work that in any way disrupts traffic. Any questions regarding maintenance of traffic can be answered by the Transportation & Traffic Engineering Division, (513) 785-7290.
3. Flag persons must wear proper reflective safety vests, have proper flags and signs and must have training in flagging procedures.
Note: This requirement is for ANY work where excavation will be performed. The contractor must set up a mandatory pre-construction meeting with a minimum of one week's notice. All underground utilities MUST be located before this meeting. After the meeting the permit will be issued and a copy will be provided. This does not apply to concrete contractors working on sidewalks, curb or driveways.
Note: No Parking Signs can be obtained at the Information Desk on the ground floor of 345 High Street by showing a copy of your permit.
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