Work in the Public Right of Way

Cut Permit (↗)
Chapter 153: Streets and Sidewalks (↗)
Public Works Standards (pdf↗)
MUTCD Standards (↗)

To schedule an inspection or for more information:
Public Works Office
(435) 734-6615
Contact form (↗)

What work requires a permit and inspection?

All work within the Public Right of Way requires a permit and inspection. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Water utilities

  • Sewer utilities

  • Storm drain utilities

  • Land drain utilities

  • Sidewalks

  • Curb and gutter

  • Approaches

Requirements to obtain a permit

Job site requirements

  • Approved set of plans

  • Proper local, state, and federal permits

  • Blue Stakes location (↗)

  • Notification of road closure to Brigham City Public Works

  • Traffic and pedestrian control according to MUTCD Standards (↗)

  • Adherence to all OSHA Requirements

Notification of Inspection

The person responsible for construction must ensure that inspections take place where and when required.

Continuous inspections require 3-day notification prior to the commencing of the work (e.g., water and sewer mains, asphalt and concrete work, etc.).

Periodic inspections require 24-hour notification prior to the commencing of the work (e.g., service lateral replacements, excavations, concrete forms, etc.).

work crews pour a concrete sidewalk

two men in reflective vests work to bury a water line

two men smooth asphalt with heavy machinery in the background

a worker prepares a hole in the road for repair