Yes. Select the application on this page, and the form will guide you through the steps to apply for a
temporary right-of-way use permit.
You must obtain a Right-of-Way Utility Permit and submit detailed construction plans for
review.
If the work involves cutting into or excavating within a public street, a Street Cut Permit is
also required. Applicable codes can be found in Article VI - Street Excavation Permit.
No. Sidewalk cafés are reviewed through the business license application process. If approved, the business license grants permission to operate within the right-of-way.
For additional questions, please contact the Planning Division at (205) 248-5100.
Yes. Any permanent structure, including signage, must obtain a right-of-way use permit prior to
installation.
Please note that additional permits (such as building permits) or special approvals may also be required.
Dial 311 within city limits
or 205-248-5311