The City issues water tap permits to licensed plumbers who need to tap and connect to the City water main. We inspect and record the work done by the plumber to ensure safety of residents.

We issue meter set permits for licensed plumbers to install a water meter. The City also sells various size couplings for meter installations.

Note to contractors: Contractors must use the 1047 or 1048 double detector for fire line installations. 

We issue water disconnect permits to licensed plumbers to disconnect from City water mains. The City inspects the work to ensure safety.

We issue hydrant and temp water permits to contractors and plumbers to connect to a water hydrant to access water when other sources are not available. We meter water usage and bill at the current billing rate. A refundable deposit may be required for the meter and RPZ (backflow prevention) device that is attached to the hydrant by city staff. Use the hydrant permit application to apply for a hydrant permit.

A Sanitary Sewer Permit is required if connecting to the sanitary sewer system from either a new or existing sanitary sewer connection. If a new sanitary sewer connection is needed from the sanitary sewer main, a new Sewer Tap Permit is required. If a new connection to the sanitary sewer uses an existing sewer connection to the sanitary sewer main, a Sewer Extension permit is required.

A Storm Sewer Permit is required if connecting to the storm sewer system from the storm water main for a new line or extension of an existing line. Plans must be approved by the Public Works Surface Water & Sewers Division before a permit can be issued.

The permits above can be applied for using the utility connections and meter set permit application

Utility Permits are issued to licensed contractors for making repairs or alterations to city water and sewer lines. Other examples of utility repair permits are for extending water, sewer, or storm sewer lines, manhole repairs, or extensions of lines from the water or sewer mains.

Apply using the Utility Connections, Meter Set, and Excavation Permit Application

Learn about this permit on the lane use / obstruction permit page

Use of City Property or Right-of-Way

A Right-of-Way Excavation Permit is required by a registered Right-of-Way user seeking to excavate in the right-of-way. All street removal and repair must restore the maximum future utilization of the street. restoration costs are based on a fee schedule and must be paid before obtaining a permit. In the event that the Public Works Department must excavate a larger area then originally permitted, permittee will be billed for change in size.

Apply using the Utility Connections, Meter Set, and Excavation Permit Application

Note: Excavation of any portion of a right-of-way which was constructed or reconstructed within the preceding five (5) years is prohibited by Title 17, Chapter 430.110 of the City Code of Ordinances.

See the 5-Year Street Paving Map (interactive version) for reference.