Management of Right-of-Way
The City manages the use of public rights of way based on Chapter 901 of the City’s Codified Ordinances. Chapter 901 was revised, effective July 24, 2018.
View Chapter 901 - Right of Way Ordinance
Regulations for Placement of Communication Facilities
Certificate of Registration
Utility companies having a system within the public right of way are required to obtain and keep an up-to-date Certificate of Registration with the City’s Engineering Department. There is a fee associated with this permit.
Certificate of Registration - Fillable
Small Cell and MicroWireless
For further information about Small Cell or MicroWireless facilities go to Small Cell Facilities Small Cells under the Engineering Department page.
HOW DO I OBTAIN A RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT FOR UTILITY WORK?
Utility companies have a few extra steps that need to be taken in order to obtain a Right of Way Construction Permit for the City of Kettering. Since you are applying on behalf of a utility company, you will need to submit a Construction Permit Application (CPA).
- Fill out a Utility Construction Permit Application Revised 3-10-22
- Apply online at Access Kettering. Attach the completed application, construction plan and, traffic control plan.
Access Kettering Instructions for UTILITY COMPANY
Utility Construction Permit Application Revised 3-10-22
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 email at KetteringEngineering@ketteringoh.org