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Ordinance Updates effective 3/22/22: City Council Agenda Item 

City Performance Bond Form: ROW Bond Form

Right of Way Excavation Contractors:

All contractors must:

• Register with the City Treasurer's Office (click here for the form)
• Pay the annual registration fee ($200 per calendar year) (pay online; fees may apply)
• Provide a copy of a $10,000 Performance & Restoration Bond on this form
• Provide a copy of a $1,000,000 liability insurance certificate (meeting these requirements)
• Register as a contractor with Iowa Workforce Development: Home Page - IWD (iowa.gov)
• Request permits online through the Action Center (plans may be emailed to engineering@fortdodgeiowa.org)
• Pay the permit fee of $35 per request plus length charge, if applicable. 

NOTE: Homeowners are allowed to repair/replace their own public sidewalk only (not include ADA ramps). A permit is required. Any other work must be performed by a registered contractor.

Failure to submit a permit request prior to beginning work will result in the permit fee being doubled.

Right of Way Obstruction Information:

All persons placing an obstruction must:

• Provide a copy of a $1,000,000 liability insurance certificate (meeting these requirements) to the City Engineer's Office
• Request permits online through the Action Center 
• Pay the permit fee of $35 per request 

Failure to submit a permit request prior to placing an obstruction will result in the permit fee being doubled.


Purpose:
The purpose of this chapter is to better address ROW excavations and obstructions. This ordinance will also implement the use of a standard bond form and submission of mapping data. The chapter identifies the requirements and regulations for working in the public right-of-way (ROW). As the installation of telecommunications becomes more prevalent, an update to the ordinance is needed.

A permit is required for, but not limited to, the following:

• Sidewalk Construction
• Driveway Construction
• Curb and Gutter Opening
• Sewer Service Repair or Connection
• Water Service Repair or Connection
• Storm Service Repair or Connection
• Trenching
• Placement of any Obstruction (dumpster, mailbox, etc)

Right of Way Excavation Permit  FAQ's Click Here!
          

Inspections

• Inspections are required for all work unless waived by the Engineer.
• Contact the Engineering Department for inspections, 515-576-4551 ext 1236.
• Allow 1 working days notice. Inspections are required prior to placing concrete, when forms are set.
• Additional requirements may be prescribed in the permit. 

All work requiring a permit shall conform to the Iowa Statewide Urban Design and Specifications. (SUDAS)

 Traffic Control Guidelines

1. In general all traffic control shall comply with the most current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
2. Traffic control on 5th Avenue South, 15th Street, and Business US 169 shall comply with the Iowa Department of Transportation Standard Road Plans for Traffic Control.
3. Flashing lights shall be mounted on barricades for all overnight closures.
4. 48 hour notice to the Engineering Department is required for any street or lane closures