Right-of-way Permitting

The City of Niagara Falls right-of-way includes the street as well as the sidewalk that is parallel with the street, the grass margin (where applicable), the curb, and the driveway apron on the front portion of the property.

Any work performed in the City’s right-of-way must be completed by an insured and bonded contractor registered to work in the City Of Niagara Falls.

A list of current approved contractors is available by clicking here.

Listed below are the types of work typically performed in the City’s also right-of-way that requires an Engineering Permit and the corresponding permit fee:

• Sidewalk installation or replacement
• $40.00
• New driveway apron installation, curb cut, or apron replacement
• $40.00
• Waterline installation and repairs
• $80.00
• Storm or Sanitary Sewer installations and repairs
• $80.00
  

*Utility Companies, such as gas, electric, telephone, and cable, are required to obtain an Engineering Permit for any work performed in the City’s right-of-way at a fee of $80.00