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Public Works Permits
The Public Works Department issues permits pertaining to work affecting the city's infrastructure, including streets, sewer, water, and wastewater.
Right of Way / Obstruction Permit
A Right of Way / Obstruction Permits is required to work within city property, right-of-way or easements. Permits are issued by the Engineering Division. Once approved you will receive the permit and invoice for necessary fees.
Print and complete a Right of Way / Obstruction Permits (PDF)
After printing and completing the application, submit to the Engineering Division by mail, email or in person at City Hall.
Driveway / Sidewalk Construction Permit
A Driveway Permit is required to construct a driveway or sidewalk within the public right-of-way.
Print and complete Driveway Permit (PDF)
After printing and completing the application, submit to Public Works by mail, email or in person at City Hall.
Small Cell Wireless Permit
A Small Cell Wireless Permit is required to install small wireless facilities in the right-of-way of the City.
Small Cell Wireless Policy Guidelines (PDF)
Print and complete a Small Cell Wireless Permit (PDF)
After printing and completing the application, submit to the Engineering Division by mail, email or in person at City Hall.
Barricade & Safety Cone Reservation Form
A Barricade and Safety Cone Reservation Form is required to reserve barricades or safety cones.
Print and complete Barricade and Safety Cone Reservation Form (PDF)
After printing and completing the application, submit to the Streets and Parks Division by mail, email or in person at Streets and Parks Division (507-645-3050), 1710 Riverview Drive, Northfield, MN 55057. Resident will also pick up their reserved items at this address.
Dumpster Permit
A Dumpster Permit is required to place a dumpster on city streets. Once the application is approved a permit will be issued for display on the dumpster.
Print and complete Dumpster Permit (PDF)
After printing and completing the application, submit to Public Works by mail, email or in person at City Hall.
Block Party Permit
A Block Party Permit is required to block off a city street for an event.
Print and complete a Block Party Permit (PDF)
After printing and completing the application, submit to the Streets and Parks Division by mail, email or in person at Streets and Parks Division (507-645-3050), 1710 Riverview Drive, Northfield, MN 55057. Resident will also pick up barricades/cones at this address.
Construction Grading, Sediment and Erosion Control Permit
A Construction Grading, Sediment and Erosion Control Permit Application is required to ensure protection, repair, or replacement of any installed erosion and sediment control measures disturbed by activity, and monitor the current SWPPP during construction activity in the area applied for.
Print and complete a Construction Grading, Sediment and Erosion Control Permit Application (PDF)
After printing and completing the application, submit to the City of Northfield Engineering Division by mail, email to email or in person at City Hall.
Stormwater Management Plan Application
A Stormwater Management Plan Application is required to be completed when a developer is required to provide permanent stormwater management as a result of meeting the Stormwater Management threshold requirements. For more information on the City’s Stormwater Management Plan Requirements, visit Northfield City Code, Chapter 22 – Environment, Article VI. – Surface Water Management, Division 2. Stormwater Management.
After completing the application, submit to the City of Northfield Engineering Division by mail, email to Email Cole Johnson or in person at City Hall.
Sidewalk Poetry Reservation Form
A Sidewalk Poetry Reservation Form is required to rent a poetry stamp for personal use. Residents may choose the poem of their liking on the backside of the form.
Print and complete a Sidewalk Poetry Reservation Form (PDF)
After printing and completing the application, submit to the Streets and Parks Division by mail, email or in person at Streets and Parks Division (507-645-3050), 1710 Riverview Drive, Northfield, MN 55057.