Street Occupancy & Trench Permitting

In accordance with the Town of Arlington Street Occupancy & Trench Permit Regulations, licensed and approved contractors wishing to occupy or work in the Town's Right-of-Ways or perform work associated to any Town-controlled Utilities shall obtain a permit from the Department of Public Works prior to commencing work, unless otherwise specified in the Town's Street Occupancy & Trench Permitting Regulations.

Please Note: The 2024 Construction Season will run from Tuesday, April 16th to Friday, November 15th unless otherwise noted.

Street Occupancy & Trench Permit Application

Permit Fee Sheet
Street Occupancy & Trench Permit Regulations
Sewer, Water & Drain Regulations and Specifications
Tie-Card Forms
Erosion and Sediment Control for Construction

5-Year Paving/Roadway Construction Moratorium

No Street Occupancy or Trench Permits will be issued on newly constructed/paved roads for a period of five (5) years after the roadway is constructed or paved, unless work is deemed emergency in nature.

Paving/Roadway Moratorium Locations (Updated March 2024)

Standard Construction Details

Roadway Construction Details
Water Construction Details
Sewer Construction Details
Drainage Construction Details

Additional Resources

Trench Safety Poster

Trench Safety Tips Card