Springdale, AR Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)

Before any person shall dig, excavate in, bore under or remove any portion of any city right-of-way, street, alley, curb or sidewalk in the city, he shall obtain a permit issued by the city public works director. At the time of making application for the permit, an inspection fee of $50.00 shall be paid. An applicant for such permit shall deposit a sufficient surety bond at the office of the city public works director before a permit shall be issued. The amount of the bond shall be determined by the public works director based upon the estimated cost of the permanent repair as described under subsection (2)d below, plus an amount sufficient to pay for any and all damages to public property that may result in the course of the permitted work, but shall not be less than $5,000.00. The bond shall be forfeited, all or in part thereof, for failure to comply with the rules of public safety, failure to close the opening within 24 hours after the work has been completed, failure to complete the backfill and repair in accordance with specifications, failure to complete the necessary cleanup, damage to public property including but not limited to the street subgrade, asphalt surface, concrete surface, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and/or all infrastructure located within the street right-of-way or causing unnecessary inconvenience or damage to vehicular or other traffic. The person working within the city street or right-of-way shall