Gallup_Municipal_ROW-Public_Easement_Work_Permit.pdf

The document is a Municipal Right-of-Way/Public Easement Work Permit from the City of Gallup, New Mexico, along with accompanying municipal code sections related to excavation. The permit form requires applicants to provide detailed information about proposed work in city right-of-ways, including project location, scope of work, and mandatory attachments such as area sketches and traffic control layouts. Applicants must specify their type (contractor, utility, government agency, etc.) and comply with multiple city requirements, including traffic control standards, compaction testing, pavement repairs, and completing work within 30 days.

The municipal codes outline specific fee structures and regulations for excavation permits, with fees ranging from $50 for noninvasive excavations to $500 for commercial construction. The codes detail extensive technical requirements for excavation, including pavement cutting, backfilling, compaction, moisture control, and density specifications. Penalties are established for violations, with fines escalating from $100 to $500 for subsequent offenses. Additionally, the document includes an informational page from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about Section 404 permits, which are required for excavation, dredging, or placing structures in rivers, streams, arroyos, lakes, or wetlands.