Right-of-way Permit

In accordance with Berthoud permitting requirements, work done on public right-of-way areas require the ROW Permit, Traffic Control Plan(s), Construction Plans, Description of Work, and Certificate of Insurance with Workers Comp or Independent Contractor Waiver. Questions? Call 970-344-5829 or Email Right-of-way. (rightofwaypermit@berthoud.org)

PRIOR to Applying

1. Schedule utility locates before digging / excavation. 
2. Obtain a Certificate of Insurance (COI) with Workers' Compensation (WC) Insurance coverage in accordance with applicable law. Throughout the term of the permit, Permit Holder(s) shall, at its own cost and expense, maintain Comprehensive General Liability Insurance and WC Insurance. Permit Holder(s) shall indemnify and hold harmless Berthoud from any Worker’s Compensation claims to which the Applicant may become subject during the length of this Permit. 
   IMPORTANT: The Town of Berthoud must be designated in the following sections of the COI:
   (1) Certificate Holder:  "United States, Town of Berthoud, 807 Mountain Ave, Berthoud CO 80513"  
   (2)Description Section:  "Town of Berthoud, its officers and employees as “Additional Insured” on general liability with respect to operations of the named insured for the certificate holder as required by written contract and or permit." -- thereby demonstrating that the Applicant has obtained the insurance as required.  OR- to include an Additional Insured Endorsement with the COI, listing additional insured entities in the Certificate Holder section of the document.
3. If you do not have Workers' Comp please submit an Independent Contractor Waiver Form with the COI.
4. Prepare Traffic Control Plans, for work that impedes public utility easements and right-of-way areas, normal flow of vehicular and bicycle traffic and or disrupts pedestrian walkways, and if necessary, developed by a certified traffic control company.
5. Scope of Work (description of work, construction methods, equipment and operational procedures) and if required construction plans. If not enough space in the permit, this can be submitted in your email with the permit.
6. If required, obtain a Colorado Department of Highways (CDOT) Special Use Utility Permit, and other regulatory applications and or permits if project impacts a state highway and or county road within the Town limits.

Applying for the permit

1. Please follow the steps in the "Required Steps Before You Apply". 
2. Permits must maintain its fillable features and be submitted digitally. Do not use the E-signature or Fill & Sign feature, just type in the information and type your name. Do not Print to PDF nor copy paste images into the permit application. Handwritten, scanned, exported to an image file, or a printed hardcopy will not be accepted. 
3. Permit applications must contain Traffic Control Plan(s), Description (Scope) of Work, and a Certificate of Insurance (COI) with Workers Comp or a completed  Independent Contractor Waiver Form.

Completing the Application  

1. Click to open, complete, save as new file and submit the fillable Right-of-Way Permit Application & Provisions (PDF) form.
2. Complete the form while Online*;
   1. Complete the form, then Click the Download icon (image of an arrow pointing down-upper right corner).
   2. Select “With your Changes”,  then the "Save As" window will open.
   3. Enter a "File Name" (Ex: ROW-123 Main St.).
   4. Select from “Save as Type” the “.pdf” file type, and email the application with the following materials.
3. Email the required attachments with the application to Email Right-of-way (rightofwaypermit@berthoud.org);
   1. Traffic Control Plan(s). These provide procedures to be implemented to manage potential hazards associated with the traffic environment during the project. The objectives are to ensure the safety of construction workers and the public.
   2. Certificate of Insurance (COI) with Workers Comp or if no Workers Comp submit the Independent Contractor Waiver Form
   3. Scope of Work is the description of work and methods, and depending on the project, may include Construction Plans.
   4. If applicable, the Colorado Department of Highways (CDOT) Special Use Utility Permit or regulatory applications or permits.

Questions? Call 970-344-5829 or Email Right-of-way. (rightofwaypermit@berthoud.org) 
*Please note that, some browsers or applications may compress the form and remove the fillable features. If this happens use another browser or PDF application to maintain the fillable features.

How long does it take?

• Once all required documents are received, the Town requires up to 10-work days for review and approval of the permit.
• ROW Permits are issued after the application fee is paid in full upon receiving an invoice by email with payment instructions.

For an EXTENSION to the ROW Permit, Please complete and submit the following form:

• Right-of-way Extension Form

Once the permit is issued, is there anything else? 
Below you will find information for Construction Hours and the Right-of-Way Final Inspection hours and contact information. 

Normal Construction Hours: 
Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. / or Sundown, whichever occurs earlier  
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. / or Sundown, whichever occurs earlier  
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

ROW Inspection Hours 
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

To Schedule Right-of-Way Inspections (48-Hours in Advance) call 303-305-2138:

• Inspections-Concrete Check
• Final Inspections-Patch, Restoration, Flow Test, other related work
• Water/Sewer related work for ROW Permit

Roll-off Dumpster/ Storage Container (Containers) Permit

Complete and submit a permit application (see 'Steps to Submit the Permit' below) to the Right-of-Way department at least five work days before the activity. Permits allow temporary placement of dumpsters or similar containers on designated public rights-of-way. Containers must not block sidewalks, traffic, or create safety hazards, as per MuniCode TBD. For application instructions, please call 970-344-5829 or 970-344-5816.

Steps to Submit the Permit

1. Click to open, complete, save as new file, and submit the fillable Right-of-Way Permit Application & Provisions (PDF) form;
   1. Complete sections: Application Information, Work Start and End Dates, Location of Work, Description of Work and note what type of procedures and or precautions will be placed to ensure public safety (for ex: Container has reflective caution / warning markings, applicant will place caution barricade tape and or cones around the Container, etc).
   2. Must type in the information and type your signature - do not use e-signature or protective signatures. Handwritten, faxed, Print to PDF or printed forms will not be accepted. Form must maintain in its fillable features for office use only sections.
2. If an Independent contractor, without employees or subcontractors or a Property owner, Click to open, complete and submit the Independent Contractor Waiver Form.
3. If a company or contractor with employees or subcontractors, must submit a Certificate of Insurance (COI) with Workers Comp Insurance, and include the Town of Berthoud as the Certificate Holder and as the "Additional Insured" to be accepted.
4. Provide a traffic control plan (pdf file format) using 'Google Maps' of the site location and note the location of the Container.
   1. Traffic control Plan(s) provide procedures to be implemented in managing potential hazards associated with the traffic environment near the site. The objectives are to ensure the safety of the public while the Container is in a right-of-way location.
5. Email the above documents as attachments to Email Right-of-way (rightofwaypermit@berthoud.org).