SEE ALSO: Sidewalk Programs, Contractors and Service Providers, Pavement and Curbs, Building & Housing Permits
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City of Cleveland Public Service Department Permit, License, and Registration Fee Information |
ITEM |
PURPOSE |
FEE |
DURATION |
RELATED INFORMATION |
| Encroachment Permit | For awnings, foyers, banners, railings, ramps, utilities or other items encroaching into public right-of-way | N/A | Encroachment Permit Procedure Street Opening Conditions |
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| Service Provider Registration | Registration of telecoms and utilities required in order to do business in the City | Annual | Related Ordinance and Executive Summary | |
| Lot Split Consolidation Tracking Fee | Fee to subdivide and/or consolidate land | $100 | N/A | |
| Oversize Vehicle Operation | Authority to operate a vehicle with a load in excess of the maximum weight | Depends on dimension | Per occurrence | |
| Pole Banner | Allows attachment of banners to utility or other poles in the right-of-way | $10/banner | Per occurrence | |
Sidewalk Permit |
Approval authorizes property owner or contractor to replace or repair sidewalk, apron or curb | $25/parcel | Per occurrence | Pavement and Curbs |
| Temporary Occupancy Permit for Outdoor Restaurant | Authority for a restaurant to encroach on the right-of-way | $200 new, $100 renewal | One year, expires on November 30 | Related Ordinance |
| Temporary Occupancy Permit for Sidewalk Sale | Authority for a business to have a sidewalk sale in front of their storefront | $50 | Varies, depending on location | Related Ordinance |
| Temporary Occupancy Permit for Business Signs | Authority for business to display signs in front of their business | $50 | One year, expires on May 31 | Related Ordinance |
| Street Obstruction Permit | Authority to obstruct the public's use of any highway, lane, road, street, alley or sidewalk | $20/location | Per occurrence | Related Ordinance |
| Street Opening Permit | Authority to make an excavation or opening or remove any pavement in any highway, lane, road, street or alley of the City | Varies depending on opening | Per occurrence | |
| Central Business District Temporary Sidewalk Vending Device | Authority to place vending device in public right-of-way in the central business district | $200 | One year, expires on July 31 | Related Ordinance |