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3. City of Laconia, NH
   Dept. of Public Works
4. NOTE THAT QUESTIONS FOLLOWED BY AN ASTERISK * REQUIRE AN ANSWER IN ORDER TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
6. Application/Fee for Right of Way Encumbrances

   Application Fee: $10.00

7. Permit #:
9. I hereby apply for encumbrance of *
   sidewalk/roadway being blocked
11. located at
    street address
13. Owners Name*
14. Phone Number*
16. Mailing Street Address*
18. City*
19. State*
20. Zip Code*
22. Email Address*
24. I understand that approval of this application allows only that encumbrance specifically described in the application and that any changes will require the review and approval of the City prior to effecting the changes.
26. I further understand that I must comply with, and that a permit will be subject to, the conditions listed below.
28. Include a sketch and/or description of the desired encumbrance.
30. Describe the desired encumbrance here.*

    Include the specific location, the length of time and the hours during which the highway or sidewalk will be encumbered.

32. Add a sketch here.

    A photo of a hand-drawn sketch may help your description

34. Insurance Certificate:

    Attach a copy of the insurance certificate here

36. The permit is limited to the period between April 15 and October 15 . 

39. Application Date
    Application Date
41. Approved Date:
42. Approval By:
44. Right of Way Obstructions - Regulations & Conditions

    Under the provisions of Chapter 109, paragraph 109-2, and Chapter 201, Paragraph 201-4 of the Laconia City Ordinances, no person is authorized to place any item within the public right-of-way without first having obtained permission from the Director of Public Works.  These regulations are intended to provide guidelines by which businesses and contractors may be allowed to utilize certain areas of the public sidewalks, City parking lots and City rights of way.

46. General
    • The user shall apply for and obtain an “Encumbrance Permit” for that area of the right of way to be encumbered. There is a $10.00 fee for this permit. 

    • The user shall provide an insurance certificate to protect the City.  The certificate shall be at least equal to $1,000,000 for personal injury and $500,000 for property damage.
48. Sidewalks:

    The user may be allowed to place chairs, benches, window boxes and “sandwich board” or similar stand-up type signs not-to-exceed the following dimensions:

    • Sandwich Board or Stand-Up Sign: Not-to-exceed 3-1/2’ height; 2’ width.
    • Chairs/Benches: Not-to-exceed 3-1/2’ in height; 2’ width.        Chairs/Benches/Window Boxes are not to display advertising.
    • Flags of any type shall not hang lower than 7 ft. 

    The user shall place encumbrances on the sidewalk only in front of a licensed business. Items will be placed in such a manner:

    • to leave a minimum unobstructed sidewalk width of 4-1/2’.
    • to be placed a minimum of 1’ away from the curb line or edge of vehicular travel way.

    The user shall remove all signs from the sidewalk at such times as the business is not open. Items shall not be placed in front of any door or other means of egress or in any manner which may block or hinder access to the adjoining property.

    Items will not be approved in locations that could block visibility of drivers or pedestrians. On a corner lot nothing shall be placed within twenty (20) feet of the points of intersection of the joining street rights-of-way.

    Items will be well constructed, in good taste, and are such that they will not detract from the appearance of the area.  Wording on signs will be professionally prepared.  If, in the judgement of City officials, the items/signs appear to “clutter” the area, the user will be requested to make necessary corrections; if condition continues, the permit will be revoked.

50. Construction projects and use of parking lots, parking spaces.
    • Contractor use of City right of way will meet all ADA regulations
    • Use of parking lots and parking spaces is limited to construction equipment, materials and trash containers. Employee vehicles will meet all City parking space restrictions.
    • Reflective equipment such as cones will be used during periods of low visibility to warn drivers that the space is occupied.

52. The user shall not place items in any place or manner deemed hazardous by the Director of Public Works and/or the Code Enforcement Officer. Failure to follow these regulations and conditions will result in revocation of the permit.

54. For the Use of Cranes

    All building construction, repair and maintenance that involves a crane, requires that the contractor obtain an encumbrance permit if the crane is on City Property or in the City rights of way. The following must accompany the permit:

    1. Traffic Control Plan

    • If the crane is on a public street, the contractor must have certified flaggers to control traffic during the period the crane and any supporting equipment is in the right of way. 
    • If the crane is on City property, the contractor must have certified flaggers to control access to the work site
    • If the operation will block a public sidewalk, the traffic control plan must include an ADA accessible route for pedestrians to travel around the work site.

    2. Safety plan for the lift operation.

56. For Crane Users only . . .

    Attach your traffic control plan along with your safety plan here.

60. The cost of a Right-Of-Way Encumbrance permit is $10. Your application cannot be approved until we receive payment in full. We cannot accept credit card payment online or over the phone at this time. Checks (written to the "City of Laconia") can be dropped off at the DPW during business hours (Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm) or can be mailed to: Laconia Department of Public Works, 27 Bisson Ave., Laconia, NH 03246.

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