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Right of Way Construction Permits

What is the Right-of-Way?

All public roads are located within an area that is referred to as public right-of-way.  Inside the Right-of-Way typically public facilities can be found such as:

  • Roadway or driving surface
  • Shoulders and ditch
  • Public utilities
  • Sidewalks, curbs, drive approach and tree lawn
  • Traffic signs

Public right-of-way width is generally located from the back of sidewalk on one side of the road to the back of sidewalk on the other side.

When Do I Need to Obtain a Permit?

A Right-of-Way Construction Permit is required for any work in the public right-of-way (including, but not limited to, storm drainage, driveway installations, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, landscaping, irrigation installation, utility installations, tree removals or any other excavation or installation in the right-of-way). The Contractor is required to obtain the permit prior to beginning work.

How Do I Obtain a Permit?

Kettering has an online permitting process called Access Kettering. You may apply and pay for permits online, as well have access to permit and inspection comments. Online payments can be made you credit card or electronic check.

Access Kettering is located on the City's website. Search "Access Kettering" and select the link to launch the site. If you prefer in-person service, Engineering staff will continue to create and issue permits, as well as accept payments, at the Kettering Government Center at 3600 Shroyer Road.

First-Time Account Registration

  • Go to www.ketteringoh.org/access
  • Select Register for an Account at the top right hand corner.
  • Accept the terms and conditions ad click Continue Registration.
  • Fill in the contact information. You may add contacts including others from your company who may be applying for permits. Then click Continue Registration.

Engineering Permits (Construction in Right-of-Way)

  1. Login to Kettering Access at www.ketteringoh.org/access
  2. Select Engineering Permits at top of page. Select Create a Permit.
  3. Read the terms and conditions. Click Continue Application.
  4. Select Engineering Permits then select the button for Right of Way Permit. Click Continue Application. If Utility work, select Utility Right of Way Permit button
  5. Reuse existing contact or add new contacts, as necessary. Click Continue Application.
  6. Fill in address where work will be taking place. Click Continue Application.
  7. A window pops up for Type of Work being done. Click the button to the type of work. Click Next.
  8. Select material type. Click Finish. Click Submit. If you have more work you will enter it under step 10 below.
  9. Type in Description of the work. Hint, this is where you should enter "work for Centerpoint, work for AT&T" or other pertinent information.
  10. To enter more work types for the permit, click Add a Row button and follow the prompts.
  11. Scroll to bottom of screen. Click Continue Application.
  12. Attach documents, plans, or photos for the permit using the Add button. Follow the prompts Click Continue Application.
  13. Verify information is correct. Click Continue Application.

Your permit has been submitted. Staff will review the permit application and assess the permit fee. You will be notified via email of any comments we may have, when the fees are due and when the permit is issued.

Access Kettering will allow you to:

  • Track the review process
  • Pay fees
  • Review inspection comments

For questions contact Engineering Department at 937-296-2436 or ketteringengineering@ketteringoh.org.

Utility companies can visit our Utilities page for information.

Required Documents from Contractor

Insurance

  • Provide a Certificate of Insurance as proof of the required coverage.
  • Adequate coverage is: liability arising out of bodily injury to persons or damage to property in the amount of no less than $500,000, written on a per occurrence basis. The City of Kettering shall be named as an additional insured on the policy.

Bonding

  • An adequate EXCAVATION BOND for $5,000 EXCAVATION BOND renewable on a yearly basis. However, projects exceeding this amount must be bonded for separately. Click on Annual Excavation Bond to download and print.

OR

  • A CASH BOND for the estimated cost of the work may be posted and will be held for one year.

Email bond and insurance to ketteringengineering@ketteringoh.org

Bond Form

Fees

All permits will cost $20.00. Beginning January 1, 2025 the cost will increase to $40 per permit.

Traffic Control

All Construction activity that takes place in the City of Kettering right of way must follow the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD) for temporary traffic control in the roadway. View the OMUTCD
For questions  KetteringEngineering@ketteringoh.org.
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