Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio

The construction and major alteration of any and all driveways to allow access to residences, property, or businesses fronting on Village maintained streets shall be done only with the written permission of the Villager Manager or their designated representative. A Working in the Right-of-way permit is required.

Applications for permission to work within the Village street rights-of-way are available at the Yellow Springs Zoning office located at 100 Dayton Street. This application covers excavations, curb cuts and driveway connections, plantings, construction or repair work of any kind, sidewalks, bike paths, curbs or gutters, alteration of the right-of-way for vehicle parking, drainage of storm water, and any installation of any overhead facilities (wires, cables, masts, banners, etc.) within the public right-of-way. The application form must be filled out in its entirety and presented to the Yellow Springs Zoning office for review. A fee of $50.00 is required.

Requirements for inspection are:
1. Prior to the issuance of the permit and the inspection, the applicant shall clearly mark the location of the proposed excavation, curb cut and/or driveway connection, plantings, construction or repair work of any kind, sidewalk, bike path, curb and/or gutter, alteration of the right-of-way for vehicle parking, drainage of storm water, and any installation of any overhead facilities (wires, cables, masts, banners, etc.) within the public right-of-way and at the site of the property.
2. The applicant shall obtain all necessary utility permits prior to applying for the Application for Permit to Work Along, Within or Across Village Street Rights-of-Way.
3. The minimum sight distance required at the access point will be determined by the Village Manager or their representative prior to the issuance of the permit.
4. The applicant shall submit a site plan showing the proposed location when applying for the permit.
5. Trenches under the pavement shall be backfilled according to the direction given by the inspector to avoid settlement.
6. Proof of Liability Insurance is required and should accompany this form.

For more details see the information sheet linked below.  

If you have any questions, please call us at (937) 767-1702

Associated Documents

• APPLICATIONS
  • Working in the ROW Permit 2023.pdf
  • VYS-Work within the right-of-way info sheet 2023.pdf