Greeley, CO Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit issued by
- Director of public works
- Covers
- Sidewalks, curbs, driveways, curb cuts
- Contractor license
- Required for the work
- Citation
- Greeley Municipal Code § 18-2
Summary
Before building or altering a sidewalk, curb, driveway or curb cut in a Greeley public right-of-way, owners and contractors must get a permit from the director of public works.
No person, either as owner or as a public right-of-way contractor, shall commence the construction, installation, alteration or repair of any sidewalk, curb, gutter, driveway, curb cut, street, alley or any other improvement in or under a public right-of-way, in the city or in subdivisions or other areas subject to contract with the city for water or sewer service, without first obtaining a permit with respect to such work in accordance with this section and sections 18-3 and 18-4. In the event physical alterations to the public right-of-way are performed, such work shall be in conformance to the city's requirements of the engineering design standards and construction specifications and specifications governing utility cuts and excavation.
(Prior Code, § 19-19(a); Code 1994, § 13.04.010; Ord. No. 45, 2016, § 1(exh. A), 12-20-2016)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 6 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Greeley Municipal Code § 18-2 bars anyone -- property owner or public right-of-way contractor -- from starting construction, installation, alteration or repair of a sidewalk, curb, gutter, driveway, curb cut, street, alley or any other improvement in or under a public right-of-way without first getting a permit from the director of public works. Applications under § 18-3 need detailed plans, proof the applicant isn't delinquent on past city work, liability insurance naming the city, payment of the § 18-4 permit fee, and evidence of a valid city public right-of-way contractor's license before work can begin.
Violations & Fines
Starting right-of-way work without the required permit is a code violation; contractors also risk losing their public right-of-way contractor's license for unpermitted or defective work.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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