Forms, Policies & Links

ROW Permitting

• ROW Permit Application Guide(PDF, 203KB)
• ROW Permit Application Guide-Utility Work(PDF, 178KB)
• Standard ROW Utility Plan Requirements(PDF, 78KB)
• ROW Permit Compliance Certification Form (Utility)(PDF, 45KB)
• Street Cut Policy(PDF, 69KB)
• Pavement Repair Detail 1-05(PDF, 502KB)
• ROW Permit Standard Provisions(PDF, 113KB)
• Temporary Traffic Control and Public Notification Worksheet(PDF, 111KB)
• Temporary Use of ROW-Special Conditions and Long-Term Projects(PDF, 153KB)

Private Development

Design & Construction

• City Technical Standards
• City Sign Specification and Installation Guide(PDF, 10MB)
• Sign Design and Installation Checklist(PDF, 187KB)
• Construction Verification Package(PDF, 199KB)
  • Construction Punchlist Form(PDF, 25KB)
  • Materials Testing Policy(PDF, 114KB)
  • Storm Sewer Video Inspection Policy(PDF, 21KB)
• Surety Application & Agreement Forms(PDF, 402KB)

Closeout and Official Acceptance

• As Built (Record Drawing) Checklist(PDF, 39KB)
• Record Plat or CO Checklist(PDF, 24KB)

• Official Acceptance (OA) Checklist(PDF, 25KB)
• Official Acceptance Forms(PDF, 122KB)

Encroachments (De Minimis, Minor, Major)

• Encroachment Policy and Requirements(PDF, 285KB)
• De Minimis Encroachment Agreement(PDF, 211KB)

Helpful Resources

• For more information about street, brick or sidewalk maintenance, utility cut fees and repairs, visit Streets & Sidewalks
• For information on parking or bagging meters for construction, visit Parking Services

• Permitting within the Wilmington Historic District may require review and a Certificate of Appropriateness, especially for above-ground facilities. Contact Historic Preservation Planning.
• Permits for filming, races, and special events can be found here.
• Building Inspections are controlled by New Hanover County, Building Safety Department, at 910.798.7308.
• Applications for Water & Sewer service is controlled by the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. CFPUA Customer Service can be reached at 910.332.6550.