Right-of-Way Permits

The City strives to keep its public rights-of-way in good repair and free from unnecessary encumbrances to provide for and protect the health, safety and welfare of its residents and to ensure the integrity of its streets and the appropriate use of the public rights-of-way.

Permit Types

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Excavation Permits

Apply for excavation permits in Rochester, MN for work in streets and public rights-of-way — learn requirements, fees and how to submit an application.

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Obstruction Permits

Apply for obstruction permits in Rochester, MN for work that temporarily blocks streets, sidewalks or rights-of-way — see requirements and how to apply.

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Oversized Vehicle Permits

Apply for oversized vehicle permits in Rochester, MN to legally travel or park large vehicles on city streets — see requirements, fees and how to apply.

Related Ordinances

Rochester Code of Ordinances 9-2 and Rochester Code of Ordinances 9-1 identify the regulations associated with the management of public rights-of-way. Please refer to the ordinances for the details of the regulations.

Small Wireless Facility Aesthetic Requirements

Small Wireless Construction and Aesthetic Criteria

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Rochester, MN 55904

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