City of Loveland
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Public Works Administration Building
2525 W. 1st Street
Loveland, CO 80537
Office Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Inspection Staff will be available Monday through Friday until 4 p.m. to answer questions regarding ROW Permits.
Any permits submitted after 4 p.m. will be reviewed the next work day.
ROW and encroachment Permits can be emailed to engineering@cityofloveland.org
or fax to
Failure to provide accurate dates on a ROW application is subject to fines – see below
Applicant must call 48 hours before starting work to schedule an inspection.
| Permit/Form | Purpose |
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Major Right-of-Way (ROW) Permit Application [PDF], All ROW Work
Minor Right-of-Way (ROW) Permit Application [PDF], Concrete, Dumpsters and Moving Pods
Minor Right-of-Way (ROW) TCP Template [PDF]
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Q: What is the difference between a Major and Minor ROW? A: A Major ROW permit is required for any work within the ROW, no matter how large or small. Examples: excavations, landscaping, surveying, etc.
A Minor ROW permit is required for concrete work (driveway approaches and sidewalks), dumpsters and moving pods.
Q: What is required to obtain a Right-of-Way Permit?
All items listed above must be submitted with the application. Incomplete application packages will not be considered for review.
Q: I have already submitted a certificate of liability insurance for another project. Do I need to submit a new one with each application?
If you are unsure whether you will need a permit from CDOT, their regional office may be reached at |
| 5 Year Rehab Map [PDF] | City of Loveland Street Rehabilitation Map, last 5 year history |
| Existing Street System [PDF] | Map of existing street network showing arterial and collector streets. |
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Construction Drawing |
Permits for new utilities require detailed construction drawings for the installation, please see the PDF form more information |
| Street and Travel Lane Closure Requirements [PDF] | Prior to a Right of Way permit being approved for a travel lane or complete street closure the Applicant must provide specific information, please see the PDF form for the requirements. |
| Street Closure Brochure [PDF] | Read for details of responsibility when closing a road or lane in the right-of-way |
| Revocable Encroachment Permit Application [DOC] |
Required for obstruction or encroachment upon any street, alley, sidewalk, or public right-of-way (including but not limited to a fence, barrier, post, railing or seating) Encroachment permits within the Downtown area may be subject to the Encroachment Permit Design Guidelines [PDF] |
2026 Fines and Fees for Permit Violations
| Fine for exceeding concrete permit completion date (per day) | $150.00 |
| Fine for exceeding excavation permit completion date (per day) | $400.00 |
| Fine for exceeding street closure (arterial/state highway) permit completion date (per day) | $1,750.00 |
| Fine for exceeding street closure (collector) permit completion date (per day) | $750.00 |
| Fine for exceeding street closure (local) permit completion date (per day) | $400.00 |
| Fine for exceeding street lane closure (arterial/state highway) permit completion date (per day) | $750.00 |
| Fine for exceeding street lane closure (collector) permit completion date (per day) | $400.00 |
| Local or collector street time restriction violation of work hours (half hour or portion thereof) | $80.00 |
| Time restriction violation on arterial/state highway (1/2 hour or portion thereof) | $700.00 |
| Inspection fee for outside normal working hours - Mon - Fri, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | $90.00 |
| Failure to give the required 48-hour notice for inspection or commencing of work | $250.00 |
| Failure to obtain a ROW permit - double fees or $500.00, whichever is more | $500.00 |
A 2.85% service fee will apply to credit and debit card transactions starting Jan. 20, 2026. The fee will apply to debit and credit card transactions with Development Services, as well as other City departments. The fee offsets the cost of processing a credit or debit card. Learn more about the card fee.
