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Public Right-of-Way Permits
As of June 1st, 2024 ALL Right-of-Way Applications must be submitted through the Civic Access portal. The City of Bloomington will no longer be accepting the paper version. Please contact (812) 349-3913 if you need any assistance completing a Right of Way Use application through the Civic Access portal we will be happy to walk you through the process. Please remember to disable your pop-up blocker before you attempt to process an application
The Civic Access is the site to apply for all permits, pay fees, research permit history, and downloading the issued permit. The portal is an efficient tool to streamline your permitting needs.
An account is required to apply for permits. You may upload architectural documents as PDF's during the application process
You do not need to sign up for an account to do the following:
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Researching the status of the Permit
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Paying for Permits
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Viewing, or downloading the Permit
Applicability
Anyone desiring to conduct work in the City of Bloomington Right-of-Way will need to obtain a Right-of-Way permit. Right-of-Way Permits are required for projects of the following:
- Digging any hole, drain, trench or ditch in any public street, alley
- Remove or change any curb, pavement or other constructed improvement
- Construct any paving, any other road improvements
- Temporarily placement of a Dumpster
Submittal Process - Please note! Right of Way Use applications will be transitioning to the CIVIC ACCESS portal after June 1, 2024
To obtain a Right-of-Way permit, fill out your application (see Right-of-Way Use Permit Application below), and submit the completed ROW Use permit application by email to engineering@bloomington.in.gov
Request for PODs, Dumpsters, and Moving Trucks for Metered Parking
please click on PODs, Dumpsters and Moving Trucks
Other Important Reference Documents
- 2011 Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (IMUTCD)
- 2024 Board of Public Works Schedule and Deadlines
- Traffic Control Reference Guide
- Policy and Procedures on Private Art Installations within the Right of Way
- Noise Permit Application
Required Language
Please view the conditions required in the City of Bloomington's municipal codes to help with the process. The link to our codes can be found here.
https://bloomington.in.gov/municipal-code
Right-of-Way FAQ's
I’m not doing any digging, is a permit required? Yes, a permit is required for any closure of the right of way. This includes street or lane closures and sidewalk closures.
What are the requirements for a right of way permit application? We need a completed application, certificate of insurance, a copy of an appropriate bond, a copy of a certificate of insurability, maintenance of traffic plan, and site plan. Once the permit is processed, payment must be made to the City before the permit will be issued.
How do I submit an application? Applications and related documents should be emailed to engineering@bloomington.in.gov
Where can I find the bond and insurance requirements? Right of Way Use Permit & Bond Fee Information
What are the fees required for a permit? Right of Way Use Permit & Bond Fee Information
Where are examples of MUTCD compliant temporary traffic control plans? Traffic Control Reference Guide
Right-of-Way Fee Table
| Application | Fee |
| Right-of-way use/excavation | $100 |
| Use Type | Fee |
| Street; asphalt or concrete | $1.00 per square feet of surface disturbance |
| Push or bore | $0.10 per lineal foot |
| Replacement/removal of poles | $35.00 per pole |
| Residential driveway installation | $10.00 |
| Grass, dirt, gravel, landscape area, or other unpaved surface | $0.10 per square foot |
| Sidewalk, asphalt or concrete reconstruction | $0.10 per square foot |
| Sidewalk asphalt or concrete new construction | $0.05 per square foot |
| Storage of dumpsters or construction materials* non-metered location | $50.00 |
| Use Type | Fee |
| Lane, bike lane, or sidewalk closure* | $100.00 per week |
| Street closure* | $200.00 per week |
| Re-inspection fee | $25.00 |
Citywide Fiber Project FAQ's
Where can I learn more about the Citywide fiber project?
GigaBitNow will be the internet service provider. Residents can learn more about the service, register, and track the status of the construction effort at the following website: https://www.gigabitnow.com/bloomington/
AEG is constructing the fiber network and the City is overseeing the work through the right of way use permit program. If residents have concerns or questions about construction of the project AEG can be contacted at 812-269-8805
This project is the result of significant effort to achieve high-speed fiber internet service access for all city residents. More about this effort can be found here: https://bloomington.in.gov/fiber