Step one

• Complete the application for a sidewalk inspection permit.
• Provide required items as part of the application.

Apply for a sidewalk inspection permit

Step two

• Pay your permit fees.

Contact our Finance Department to pay permit fees

Fees information

• Permit fees are due when we process your permit.
• We base your permit fee on the scope of your work for your project.

Step three

• Wait for us to validate your permit.

Your permit is valid once we process your payment.

Step four

• Schedule a pre-construction meeting with the Sidewalk Inspector.

Note: The Sidewalk Inspector is listed on the permit.

Step five

• Obtain a permit for each location.

Other permits you may need

An obstruction (lane use) permit is required for each location.

How to apply for an obstruction permit

See construction permits information

Step six

You can begin the work once:

• Your permit is valid.
• You had a pre-construction meeting with the Sidewalk Inspector.

Work must meet City standards

Note: Contract work done in the Public Right-of-Way must meet City standards.