Highway Modification Permit
A Highway Modification Permit is required any time a private entity is working within the Town of Monroe Right-of-Way (refer to the Town Codes, Chapter 260 for the definition of Right-of-Way). This permit is also required for driveway construction and the installation of paved driveway aprons (see details below under "Driveway Construction").
The following items must be provided in order to establish an active account with the Public Works Department. Said account must be verified as up to date, prior to consideration of the issuance of permits:
- Post an annual bond in the amount of $5,000
- Provide a certificate of insurance prior to working in the Town of Monroe
After a bond and current certificate of insurance is provided, a Highway Modification Permit application and the following must be submitted in person to the Public Works Department:
- Call Before You Dig ticket number
- A plan/sketch of the anticipated area of excavation
- A permit fee
- An additional permit fee payable to the Police Department
- Highway Modification Application Form (under "Permit Links" below)
Please refer to the specific Highway Modification and Driveway Construction Codes (under "Permit Links" below) for more details and application fee requirements.
Driveway Construction
A Highway Modification Permit is required for all work on private driveways located within the Town Right-of-Way (refer to the Town Codes, Chapter 260 for the definition of Right-of-Way).
The Highway Modification Permit for driveway construction falls under the Highway Modification Code, but includes a separate fee and cash deposit process.
A cash deposit of $500.00 is required for an initial permit. Once the work is completed, the cash deposit is returned. However, in the event that the work is not done at the time of issuance of an associated Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.), an additional $1,000.00 is required in lieu of completing work prior to the C.O. issuance. In this case, the full $1,500.00 is returned upon completion of work. See additional information required for Highway Modification Permits noted above.
Please refer to the specific Driveway Construction and Highway Modification Codes (under "Permit Links" below) for more details and application fee requirements.