Glynn County, GA Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)

Anyone planning to obstruct, excavate, alter, or otherwise work within a Glynn County-maintained road, sidewalk, or right-of-way in the unincorporated area must get a Right-of-Way permit before starting, per § 2-13-24. The application goes to the Public Works Director and must describe the nature, extent, location and timing of the proposed obstruction, excavation or alteration under § 2-13-26(a). The Public Works Director or Building Official inspects the site at least three times: before the permit issues, during the work, and after completion. A $100 administrative inspection fee is due at the Building Inspection Department for each approved permit; utility companies and Utility Facilities Protection Act co-location activities are exempt from that fee.

Except in emergencies, the application must be filed 15 days before work begins; a lane closure or road closure needs five working days' notice, and the permit holder must give Public Works a 24-hour heads-up before starting (§ 2-13-27). Road-surface repairs after digging must meet the county's Typical Street Repair Detail: cut back 12 inches beyond the disturbed area, compact subgrade in lifts no thicker than 12 inches, lay a 10-inch lime-rock base, and finish with asphaltic concrete "E"; cable work must sit at least 24 inches below the drainage flow line, and concrete may not be used on asphalt roads.

Applicants must also post a bond or indemnity instrument and give a one-year warranty on the restored surface (§ 2-13-34). Work outside the permitted footprint, or without an approved Traffic Control Plan, can draw a stop-work order from a County official.