Contractor Info - Permits

Contractors Requirements

Sequence of Development - Residential Construction

Right of Way Permitting

REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY WORK IN ROADWAY OR WORK IN TOWN RIGHT OF WAY

1.  A Valid Call Before You Dig Number

     (Call 811 to obtain CBYD Number)

2.  Certificate of Insurance: 

    • $1,000,000 naming Town of Watertown
    • as additionally insured, w/$2,000,000
    • General Aggregate & Wavier of Subrogation
    • In favor of Town of Watertown.

3. Right of Way Permit Application Click Here or obtain a copy at Public Works

4.  Provide $25.00 Cash/Credit Card/Check for Each Permit Application

5.  Post A Bond: Bonding Requirements (paid by check only) 

Street Opening/Trenching Bond for Contractor - Insurance Company Bond $3,000.00
Driveway Bond $1,000.00
Sidewalks (per square foot) $5.00
Drainage Connections (completed drainage agreement with property owner required) $250.00
ROW Cash Bond Held in escrow/reimbursed when work is Town approved
ROW Bond for Contractor Insurance company bond

6. Completed permit must be signed by applicant and received back by Public Works before it is effective

Solid Waste Hauler Permitting

All businesses picking up waste from Watertown residents are required to obtain a permit from Public Works. A link to the application and requirements can be found below:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • Solid Waste Permit Application: Click here for fillable pdf version
  • Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Watertown Additional Insured 
  • Certificate of Good Standing with Connecticut Secretary Of State
  • Name of Recycling Facility Used
  • Notarized list of Violations, Notices or Suspensions in the last ten years
  • Evidence of Liability Insurance on all vehicles
  • List of Municipalities within which business operates

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • All vehicles shall have business name, address and telephone number clearly marked
  • $150.00 Permit Fee
  • 7 day written notice required in the event of sale and/or transfer of business