Permits, Forms, Street Acceptance, and Road Moratorium Information

Application Forms
Form NameDescription 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 NameDescription 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.
Whenever a property creates a new access point along a public street. (ordinance ref.: Section 14-42)
Utility Location PermitWhenever 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 NameDescription 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 ProcedureCouncil resolution to summarize the street acceptance application procedure.

Road Moratorium Information

Form NameDescription 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.