Permits, Forms, Street Acceptance, and Road Moratorium Information
Application Forms
Form Name | Description Use |
Any time a property owner, business, or non-Falmouth entity connects to the Town’s storm drain system, this form must be completed and reviewed/approved by the Public Works Department. | |
Permits
Form Name | Description Use |
Whenever an excavation is to occur within the public right-of-way, an excavation permit is required. In addition, contractors also need to submit a copy of their certificate of liability insurance. | |
Residential Street Entrance Permit (Driveway Permit) | Whenever a property creates a new access point along a public street. (ordinance ref.: Section 14-42) |
Utility Location Permit | Whenever a utility or private entity seeks to install a new utility, or extend an existing utility, within the Right of Way on a Public Street. Applicants must request the permit in writing by submitting a letter that describes the location, length, type, diameter, etc. of the proposed utility. The application must also include a plan showing the location of the new utility as it relates to existing utilities, the roadway, and right-of-way/property limits. (Ordinance ref: Section 14-44) |
Street Acceptance Information
Form Name | Description Use |
When a developer, private property owner, neighborhood association, or other entity chooses to offer a road to the Town for acceptance, the applicant needs to adhere to the guidelines set forth in this ordinance. | |
Street acceptance applications must be submitted with the appropriate fees, which are outlined here. | |
Council resolution to further promote street interconnectivity and discourage public dead-end streets. | |
Street Acceptance Application Procedure | Council resolution to summarize the street acceptance application procedure. |
Road Moratorium Information
Form Name | Description Use |
| Prior to repaving or reconstructing a roadway, the Town provides notice to abutting properties about upcoming paving work. This notice provides 60 days for property owners to excavate within the roadway.
Once the roadway is paved, a 5-year moratorium is placed on the roadway. This prohibits any non-emergency excavation for the 5-year duration. |