Right-of-Way Utilization Permit

The purpose of this permit is to control utilization of the public right-of-way and public easements lying within The Town of Lady Lake in the interest of public health, safety and welfare of the citizens and inhabitants. Any work within the Town right-of-way requires an approved right-of-way utilization permit. The right-of-way utilization permit (PDF) can be found online and emailed to kanderson@ladylake.org. 

Please check to see if your street is Town-maintained before submitting a permit application. You can easily find this information on our interactive map by searching for your address.

If you have any questions, email Kanderson@ladylake.org or call 352-751-1526.

Submittal Requirements

Submit an application and backup material for each road to the Town of Lady Lake Building Department. Completed applications shall have the following attached (all submittals shall be made part of this permit):

  • A sketch or construction plans drawn to scale, showing the offset from the centerline of the right-of-way or road to the proposed utility installation, the road right-of-way width and pavement width, the distance from the edge of pavement to the utility, sidewalks and location of all other utilities within the work area.
  • One or more typical cross sections as required to adequately reflect the location of utility shall be shown. The minimum vertical clearance above or below the pavement or natural ground shall be indicated.
  • Additional information such as the location in relation to the nearest road intersection, bridges, railroad crossing and other physical features shall be indicated on the sketch. Also, a location or vicinity map shall be provided to assist with the general location of the installation and should indicate, at a minimum, the applicable Section, Township and Range.
  • All permit applications must demonstrate that the proposed improvements conform to the right-of-way utilization requirements included in The Town of Lady Lake Land Development Regulations.
  • A complete right-of-way survey may be required for projects of significant length and size at the Town Engineer’s discretion.

Conditions

  1. Whenever necessary for the construction, maintenance, operation or alteration of the right-of-way, as determined by the Town, any or all of the appurtenances authorized by this permit shall be immediately removed from the right-of-way or relocated, as required by the Town, at the expense of the Applicant unless reimbursement is specifically authorized.
  2. All work, materials and equipment shall meet all Town codes and standards and shall be subject to inspection by the Town. All right-of-way disturbed by this work shall be restored to its original condition as far as practicable and in accordance to Town codes.
  3. The construction and maintenance of this utility shall not interfere with the property and rights of a prior applicant.
  4.  Where possible, excavation will not be allowed within four feet from the edge of the pavement. Situations that cannot meet this requirement shall require the approval of the Town.
  5. The Town of Lady Lake Public Works shall be notified at 352-751-1526 24 hours in advance prior to starting work. In the interest of public safety all operations shall take place during daylight hours, unless specifically authorized.
  6. All traffic detours will be restricted to the limits of right-of-way with necessary flagman and marking devices. A traffic detour or lane closure shall require specific approval of the Town.
  7. All utility construction and maintenance shall be performed with proper shoring, barricades and maintenance of traffic signage in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, with the regulations of Florida Industrial Safety Board and the Florida Department of Transportation Safety Manual.
  8. In the case of noncompliance with the Town’s requirements, this permit will be void and the facility will be brought into compliance or removed from the right-of-way at no cost to the Town.
  9. The Town may issue “Stop Work” orders upon any permittee who committing or creating an unsafe act which may create a public hazard or who is not complying with this permit or the applicable codes. The order shall remain in effect until such time as these matters are corrected.
  10. The Town shall not be responsible for damages to any structure placed within the right-of-way. All structures shall be properly maintained, adequately visible or properly delineated to prevent damage due to normal maintenance of the right-of-way.
  11. It is expressly stipulated that this permit is a license for permissive use only and that the placing of facilities upon public property pursuant to this permit shall not operate to create or vest any property right in said holder.
  12. It is understood and agreed that the rights and privileges here set out are granted only to the extent of the Town’s right, title and interest in the land to be entered upon and used by the holder, and holder will, at all times, assume all risk of and indemnify, defend, and save harmless the Town from and against any and all loss, damage, costs or expenses arising in any manner on account of the exercise or attempted exercised by said holder of the aforesaid rights and privileges.
  13. Open cuts of roads will not be allowed unless specifically authorized by the Town. To request an inspection, please call the Public Works Department at (352) 751-1526.
  14. Pursuant to Section 337.403(1), Florida Statutes, any utility placed upon, under, over, or along any public road or publicly owned rail corridor that is found by the Town to be unreasonably interfering in any way with the convenient, safe, or continuous use, or maintenance, improvement, extension, or expansion of such public or publicly owned rail corridor shall, upon 30 days’ written notice to the utility or its agent by the Town, be removed or relocated by such utility at its own expense.
  15. It is agreed that in the event the installation, adjustment or relocation of said utilities are scheduled to be done simultaneously with the Town construction work, the PERMITTEE will coordinate with the Town before proceeding and shall cooperate with the Town’s contractor to arrange the sequence of work so as not to delay the work of the Town’s contractor, defend any legal claims of the Town’s contractor due to delays caused by the permittee ‘s failure to comply with the approved schedule, and shall comply with all provisions of the law and the Town’s current Utility Accommodation Manual. The permittee shall not be responsible for delay beyond its control.
  16. The permittee has researched the available right-of-way width and location and has shown the public right-of-way on the attached plans or sketch. The permittee shall be solely responsible for damages to private property outside of the public property and the authority of this permit.
  17. Applicant/Permittee has made no unauthorized changes to this form.