FAQ Category: Utilities

Applicant, Contractor, or Subcontractor must contact the inspector assigned to your permit 48 hours in advance of starting work. No exceptions.

You can call anytime, 24 hours a day, to leave a message with your permit number, and you will be contacted within two (2) business days to schedule the Right-of-Way final inspection. Reach us at (904) 209-0126.

Yes. Due to the increased staff time involved in such a circumstance and the inspection scheduling involved, the fee is double the normal permit fee for the subject work plus $50.00. A permit that would normally cost $500.00 could cost as much as $1,050.00 with the penalty plus the additional cost to you of having…

Utility construction, including but not limited to water, sewer, and storm water must be preformed by a licensed underground utility contractor.

No, open road cuts are generally not allowed on paved roadways unless the existing roadway is in poor condition. Right-Of-Way evaluates poor condition claims on a case-by-case basis. All road crossings must be conducted by directional drilling or jack and boring at a minimum depth under pavement of 42”. In the event that boring cannot…

No, situations of this type are considered non-scheduled emergencies and should be repaired immediately. However you must contact this office at (904) 209-0126 and inform the SJC inspector where the work was performed. In addition, should damage occur to any County roadways, drainage, etc., which are the results of emergency repairs, a permit will be required and a…

Yes. The SJC Land Development Code requires a written permit to disturb, excavate, block, obstruct, tamper, with or place any construction or other material in any public road right-of-way within St. Johns County. There are only two exceptions to that requirement: