PERMIT NO.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
800 E. COMMERCE STREET
BRIDGETON, NJ 08302
APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR ROAD OPENING
Applicant Name:
Applicant Address:
Applicant Phone Number:
Street to be Opened:
Nearest Intersection and Distance from:
Municipality: BLOCK NO. LOT NO.
Purpose:
Anticipated Start Date: Estimated time for Completion:
Name of Contractor:
Width of Opening (Ft.) X Length (Ft.) =Area (Sq. Ft.)
Area (Sq. Ft.) Divided by 9 = Area (Sq. Yd.)
Underground location Request No. / PERMANENT ROAD RESTORATION
2” Surface Course
4” Asphalt Base Course
6” Dense Graded Aggregate
FEE SCHEDULE / FEE / TOTAL
Administration Fee ……………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………….. / $35.00 / $35.00
1). Minimum right-of-way opening for 16 Sq. Ft. or less ………………………..……………………………………. / $75.00
a) Greater than 16 Sq. Ft. but less than or equal to 50 Sq. Ft. .……………………………………..………….. / $100.00
b) For every Sq. Ft. of opening greater than 50 Sq. Ft the fee shall be $1.00 per Sq. Ft. ………….…. / $1.00/SF
2). Curb and or gutter installation
a). 0-100' L.F. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……… / $75.00
b). Over 100 L.F. fee is $25.00 per 100' L.F. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… / $25.00
3). Driveway openings ……………………………………….……………………...…………………...... / $100.00
4). All other openings (2% of Construction costs)……………………...…………………......
(Check or Money Order)
Performance Bond required YES NO (For work over $10,000 in construction costs)
Must be Bond, Certified Check, or Cashier Check
A Maintenance Bond shall be posted prior to the release of the performance bond, and shall remain in effect for two years.
Maintenance Bond = 10% of Performance Bond $ (For work over $10,000 in construction costs)
Must be Bond, Certified Check or Cashier Check
As the applicant for this permit I accept all the terms and conditions of the Cumberland County Road Opening Ordinance and agree that all restoration pertaining to this right-of-way opening shall be done by the applicant according to the standards in the ordinance. I further agree that I will contact the County Public Works Director at least 24 hours prior to the start of any work via the on-line Service Request form available at www.cumberland.nj.us or by phone at 856-453-2192.
Title (type or print) Signature of Applicant Date
------FOR COUNTY USE ONLY------
County Engineer: APPROVED DENIED Date:
Date of Final Inspection: COMMENTS:
Inspector's Approval:
CC: Director of Public Works
Region Supervisor
• WARNING •
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG
1-800-272-1000 - FOR UTILITY LOCATIONS
See Reverse Side for Instructions
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
800 E. COMMERCE STREET
BRIDGETON, NJ 08302
APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR ROAD OPENING
Application Instructions:
- If you plan to perform any work within the County right of way, including excavation or driveway alteration, you must first obtain a County Road Opening Permit.
- Permit applications and a copy of the regulations are available at the County web site at http://www.co.cumberland.nj.us/content/173/251/767/2623/3399.aspx. They can be found by clicking the for the Public Works Department which can be found on the home page under the County Departments button on the left side of the page, or by visiting the County Public Works Complex at 800 E. Commerce Street in Bridgeton, NJ 08302.
- The applicant for the permit must be capable of performing the work in a safe and efficient matter. They must also comply with the Road Opening Ordinance including the insurance and bonding requirements. Typically the applicants will be the Utility Companies or private contractors specializing in Road and Utility work. The applicant is responsible for completing road restoration in accordance with the Ordinance.
- Please complete the application and submit preferably via e-mail to or by regular mail to the County Public Works Department at the address listed above. The fee can be submitted to the same address by check or money. Permits will not be issued until the fee is received. After processing, permits will be returned to the e-mail or business address used by the applicant.
- Once the permit is obtained and you are ready to start work, you must by law call the Utility Mark Out Number at 1-800-272-1000 before you excavate. Once you have an effective mark out number you can schedule your work. You must give the County Public Works Department at least 24 hours notice by completing an on line Citizens Service Request for Roadways available on the County’s Home Web Page, or by contacting the Public Works Department directly at 856-453-2192. Please have your permit number and your utility mark out confirmation number available.
- All openings must be backfilled immediately with clean backfill with a minimum of 12” of dense graded aggregate (DGA) and 2” of temporary patch until permanent restoration can occur. Permanent restoration should occur within 30 days, unless otherwise directed by the County, and shall consist of 6” DGA, 4” stabilized asphalt base course (HMA 19M64), and 2” top course (HMA 12.5 M64). Please contact the County 24 hours prior to permanent restoration.