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Public Right of Way Permits Submittal Process
Right of Way Use Applications must be submitted through the Civic Access portal, an efficient tool we use to streamline your permitting needs. It is where you should go to apply for all permits, pay fees, research permit history, and download issued permits.
You do not need to sign up for an account to do the following:
- Researching the status of the Permit
- Paying for Permits
- Viewing, or downloading the Permit
Civic Access accounts are required for submitting a permit. The City of Bloomington no longer accepts the paper version of a permit application. Please contact (812) 349-3913 if you need assistance completing a Right of Way Use application through the Civic Access portal and one of our staff will be happy to walk you through the process. Please remember to disable your pop-up blocker before you attempt to create an account or submit a permit application.
The first step to submitting a permit is to create an account. Once logged in, you may apply for a permit. For a detailed explanation of the application process, please review this guide.
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
Request for PODs, Dumpsters, Moving Trucks & Metered Parking
Important Reference Documents
- ROW Use Flow Chart 2024
- Right of Way Use Permit & Bond Fee Information
- 2011 Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (IMUTCD)
- 2025 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 the municipal codes https://bloomington.in.gov/municipal-code
Right of Way Frequently Asked Question'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.
Where can I find the bond and insurance requirements? 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 |
* Each closure type will be charged individually. Each closure type located on a different block will be charged as a separate closure. All items related to the same project can be listed on the same application as to only charge one application fee.
Citywide Fiber Project Frequently Asked Question'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/
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