Utility Service/Street Cut Permit

A utility service/street cut permit is required when a resident or contractor is performing work on a private utility service located within the City right-of-way.

Right-of-Way Permit

Public right-of-ways have long been used to hold public utilities. Sewer, water, and storm sewer pipes are located in the right-of-way along with private utilities such as gas, electric, and telecommunication lines. Any individual or group must have a permit to use the right-of-way.  Our new software, iMS, is now available.  Apply for Right-of-Way permits online.  

Other important right-of-way permit documents include:

• Right-of-way Registration Form
• Right-of-way Permit Fees
• City Right of Way Management Ordinance Section 25-100
• ROW Permit Submittal Requirements
• ROW Permit General Construction Requirements
  
  

Small Cell Pole Attachment Permits are required for telecommunication co-location within the City right-of-way is required.

• Small cell pole attachment conditions
• Private pole attachment authorization form

If you have any questions about the iMS permitting software, please contact the Engineering office at 763-585-7100 or email us at publicworks@brooklyncentermn.gov. 

Courtesy Bench

The City requires a courtesy bench permit, and renewal permit for the placement of any bench or seat on the public right-of-way in Brooklyn Center. The Engineering Division administers this permit. The courtesy bench annual inspection fee is $50 per bench; the courtesy bench annual permit fee is $50 per bench. For more information on courtesy bench regulations, see City Ordinance Section 23-901.

Boulevard Tree

A boulevard tree permit is required for any tree planted within the City right-of-way. The City Council adopted an ordinance to establish policies for the care of boulevard trees. The ordinance contains very specific information regarding where boulevard trees may be planted. The purpose of the permit is to ensure that all requirements are met, most especially those relating to sight distance, both at corners and near driveways, sidewalks, alleys, etc. For more information on planting boulevard trees, see City Ordinance Section 20-200.

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