Division of Engineering & Construction

Contractor & Service Provider Information

Welcome

All “Service Providers”, essentially utilities and telecoms, must annually register with the City of Cleveland, and fulfill additional requirements per City Ordinance. Violation or refusal to comply with the provisions of this ordinance may result in civil action by the City.

Jobsite Considerations for Projects Affecting Streets and Sidewalks

Permits are to be posted on the jobsite at all times and available for review by request for authorized city personnel. Construction areas must be protected and barricaded until they can be opened to pedestrian or vehicle traffic without damage.

By City Ordinance, failure to secure the required permits and/or work found to be not to city standards may result in a stop work order, fines, and penalties.

The City retains the right to adjust work hours based upon the impact that the project has on pedestrian and vehicular traffic flow. The Bureau of Traffic must approve a traffic plan prior to the commencement of work.

The City reserves the right to close or suspend any construction project in progress. Special construction conditions apply to winter months.

Any streets resurfaced with in the past 5 years will have additional restoration requirements. Please see details on contractor registration packet.

An obstruction permit is required for any obstruction within the ROW.

Street and Sidewalk Permit, License, and Registration Information

Encroachment Permit: For awnings, foyers, banners, railings, ramps, utilities or other items encroaching into public right-of way

Lot Split Consolidation Tracking Fee: Fee to subdivide and/or consolidate land

Oversize Vehicle Operation: Authority to operate a vehicle with a load in excess of the maximum weight. Per occurrence fee amount is dependent on vehicle dimensions

Sidewalk Permit Application: Approval authorizes property owner or contractor to replace or repair sidewalk, apron or curb. Cost is per parcel/occurrence.

Temporary Occupancy Permit for Outdoor Restaurant: Authority for restaurant to encroach on the sidewalk or parklet area.

Temporary Occupancy Permit for Sidewalk Sale: Authority for business to have a sidewalk sale in front of their storefront. Duration varies depending on location.

Street Obstruction Permit: Authority to obstruct public use of any highway, lane, road, street, alley or sidewalk. Cost is per location/occurrence.

Street Opening Permit: Authority to make an excavation or opening in any highway, lane, road, street or alley of the City. Fee varies by opening.

Central Business District Temporary Sidewalk Vending Device: Authority to place vending device in public right-of-way in Central Business District.