Gallup_Municipal_ROW-Public_Easement_Work_Permit.pdf

This document is a Municipal Right-of-Way/Public Easement Work Permit from the City of Gallup, New Mexico, specifically addressing excavation and work requirements for public right-of-ways, streets, and public easements. The permit outlines comprehensive guidelines for contractors, utility companies, and property owners seeking to perform excavation, construction, or utility work within city boundaries, with specific requirements for traffic control, compaction testing, pavement restoration, and insurance coverage. Key requirements include submitting a work site traffic control plan, complying with backfill and pavement restoration standards, and completing all work within thirty (30) days.

The document details fee structures for different types of excavation permits, ranging from $50 for noninvasive excavations to $500 for commercial construction. Penalties are established for violations, with fines escalating from $100 to $500 for subsequent offenses. The city reserves the right to inspect and test backfill work, with potential additional charges if compaction or density requirements are not met. An additional page from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is included, highlighting the potential need for a Section 404 Permit for excavation, dredging, or fill work in rivers, streams, arroyos, lakes, or wetlands, providing contact information for various regulatory offices.