Permits

Permit for Construction Within Public Right-of-Way
A Permit for Construction Within Public Right-of-Way is required for any work within the public right-of-way of the City of Grand Junction. Right-of-way includes public streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, alleys, and utility easements. Types of work that are affected include, but are not limited to, saitary sewer, storm sewer, water lines, irrigation lines, curb & gutter, sidewalk, driveway changes, utility work, and any activity that impedes or obstructs vehiclar traffic or pedestrian movement.

Click here for a Permit for Construction Within Public Right of Way application form, or an application can be picked up at the City Engineering Field Services office at the City's Shops complex, 2549 River Road, north of Highway 340 (Broadway)--located behind the Purchasing and Stores building. Permit services will be available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, then 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. A cost of $60.00 is due with the completed application. In most cases, Performance/Warranty Guarantee is required to be submitted with the application. Please contact Lori Bang, Administrative Assistant, at (970) 244-1453 for more information.

Permit Application for Activities Withing Right-of-way
Three weeks prior to any activity such as a parade, street dance, craft show, run/walk, etc., that takes place within the public right-of-way of the City of Grand Junction requires a street closure permit form to be completed and submitted for approval. A traffic control plan provided by a professional traffic control company, and a map indicating the location of the event, is necessary to be submitted with the application. For a printable application, click on PERMIT APPLICATION FORM FOR ACTIVITIES WITHIN RIGHT OF WAY OR OTHER PUBLIC AREAS, or an application form may be picked up at the Public Works and Utilties Department, Room 245, 250 North 5th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Please contact Sue Mueller at 970-256-4016.