Public Works Right of Way Services

Requirements on obtaining address assignment cards and the address request form.

Permitting process for containers (roll-offs, dumpsters, and other types of containers) placed in the public Right-of Way during construction or demolition.

Required Permits

Revocable Street Occupancy Permit (RSOP):

• Required prior to placement of any container within the Right-of-Way
• Must be obtained by the dumpster/container company placing the container
• Permit will specify Start and End dates

Application for Revocable Street Occupancy Permit  

Fees

Dumpster/Container Fees

Submittal Process

• Revocable Street Occupancy Permits (RSOP) are obtained by the dumpster/container company from Plan Review Services.
• A billing authorization form must be submitted prior to applying for a permit.
• Dumpster & Container Billing Authorization Form
• Applications for a RSOP should be emailed separately to denver.row@denvergov.org with the address in the subject line.  Applications need to be received electronically in the interactive form in which they are provided.  Applications received after 4:00 pm will be processed on the following business day.

Inspections

All dumpsters/containers placed within the Right-of-Way are subject to inspection by City Inspectors.

Additional Information

Containers:

• Must have a minimum 6 inch wide by 4 foot long strip of reflective tape placed vertically on each corner  or four vertical panel barricades with flashing lights must be placed on the street side of the container.  (Placement of the barricades is to be at each end and evenly spaced in the middle.)
• May be placed in the public Right-of-Way for a maximum of 180 days in a 12 month period.
  
  

Placement:

• Containers must be placed and fit within a parking lane and be a minimum of 20 feet from any corner, alley, or entrance. At no time can a container occupy or impede a sidewalk, tree lawn, travel lane, no parking zone, temporary loading zone, or alley.
• Each RSOP allows up to 40 linear feet of parking lane area.
• If a dumpster/container requires metered spaces, two parking meters must be submitted on the application.
• Dumpsters/containers may be placed in the public Right-of-Way for a maximum of 180 days in a 12 month period.

 

Link to Arterial and Collector Street Classifications

An Easement Relinquishment is the process of relieving a parcel of land of a specific easement.

A Major Encumbrance Permit (MEP) is the process by which the City determines whether to allow a significant item, or items, to encroach in the public right-of-way.

• Parking Meters and Kiosks   (How to reserve metered parking areas for construction purposes, special events, etc.)
• Meter Bagging Request Form  (Also used for Special Events & Filming)
• Credit Card Authorization Form (over the phone credit card form)  

Submittal requirements for applications to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for modification/creation of crossings to existing rail lines within the City and County of Denver.

Private Use Permit Application Notice acknowledging contact with the Utility Notification Center of Colorado at 1-800-922-1987 for a field verification of all utility and sewer lines.

Street and Alley Vacations - Policy Statement - (to be taken from this public system and returned to a private property status.)

Street and alley vacation process requirements

Key issues related to renaming a street, whether a honorary or official street renaming.

Plans for proposed underground utilities must be submitted for approval prior to Application for the Occupancy and Street Cut Permits.

Plan requirements

Quick utility review recap