Right of Way Construction Permits

Right of Way Permits must be obtained from the City of Tulsa Permit Center before any construction or temporary activity begins on City of Tulsa Rights of Way. This includes excavation, obstruction, construction, placement of temporary buildings or equipment, blocking traffic, etc. The City of Tulsa Ordinances related to Rights of Way are Title 11, Title 35, and Title 49.

 

Letter of Acceptance for contractors

A Letter of Acceptance will be sent out to any first time Right of Way applicants. It includes information regarding contractors responsibilities to restore and repair any City of Tulsa Right of Way after construction.

Cleanup and Restoration Policy

Right of Way Major Permits

Includes all construction that must be designed by a licensed professional engineer, including but not limited to water mains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, storm drainage, street construction, and other such engineering projects in connection with IDP, or as may be required by the Director of Public Works.

ROW Major Permit

Right of Way Minor Permits

Includes any project that can be constructed using standard plans and specifications as outlined by the City standards and does not require certification by a licensed professional engineer. Bonding requirements under this category depend on whether construction occurs in arterial streets or non-arterial streets.

ROW Minor Permit

Minor Permit Types

  • Bore
  • Irrigation
  • Other Excavation Activities
  • Sidewalk/Driveway
  • Temporary Use of Street

 

Right of Way Contact

Right of Way Administrator - 596-2519