Right-of-Way Use | Bainbridge Island, WA

PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Right-of-Way Permit Application, signed
Cost Estimate (if more than $1,500.00, surety bond is required)
Site Plan – Working scale, shows location of work, name & width of streets & the relative position of proposed work to existing utilities
Traffic Control Plan (TCP)
Traffic Impact Form (TIF) – For any projects impacting traffic. - This form is used to update our Traffic Notification Webpage; so please use terms for the general public to view, i.e., not technical terms.
Certificate of Liability Insurance – Proof of insurance with the COBI listed as additional insured (ACORD Form)
Surety Bond – Required if cost estimate of work performed within the ROW is >$1,500.00. Bond must be for 125% of the cost estimate. See ROW Restoration Performance Bond under "Related Documents"

Pay for your permit online using link below:
- https://paygov.us/
- Select "Make a Payment", top right
- Select State, City
- Select Transaction: Right-of-Way Permit
- Follow instructions;
- For ROW Type; select applicable type per permit: Type, A, B1, C, D; see permit for associated types.
- Additionally, you can call our Front Desk for payment over the phone at 206.842.7633.
Note: It's recommended to submit all documents together in one email, including proof of payment. Notate payment receipt # on application. Submit application and all required documents via email to pwadmin@bainbridgewa.gov
Approval is generally within 10-workings days; at which time you will receive an approval email.
Issuance - Applicant must request issuance using the first start day of work and submit an update of their beginning and ending traffic impact dates.
Inspection Request - Permittee must request first inspection upon construction completion by emailing pwadmin@bainbridgewa.gov or calling 206.842.2016.
Final Inspection -12 Month Bond Release -After one year has elapsed from the initial inspection date, a final inspection will be needed prior to bond release.