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PERMITS & APPS. 
Public Works
Right of Way / Obstruction Permit
Permits for the obstruction of streets, alleys or sidewalks shall be issued by the Director of Public Works upon application in writing accompanied by a drawing made to scale showing dimensions of sidewalks, curbs, location of trees, fire hydrants, catchbasins, crosswalks, total width of street or alley and total width of pavement, which drawing shall show accurately the amount of space which the applicant proposes to occupy.
When pedestrian or vehicle traffic is impacted, a traffic control plan must be submitted.
A Certificate of Insurance for General Liability of $1,000,000 naming the City of Evanston as additional insured is required.
A Surety Bond in the amount of $25,000 may be required depending on the nature of the obstruction requirements.
Street Obstruction Bonds:
Individual
Corporation
Permits shall be posted in a conspicuous location at the job site, and clearly visible at all times.
Right of Way / Obstruction Permit Application
- Print and complete the permit and mail in with your payment.
- or - - Print, complete and mail the permit, or fax to 847-448-8118. Contact Traffic Engineering with your credit card number for payment.
- or - - Print and complete the permit and bring into Traffic Engineering along with your payment.
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