Identify utility work versus water/sewer trench security

The separately linked Utility Right-of-Way application lists a $2,500 minimum subject to Engineering's final determination, $5,000 for sidewalk removal/replacement in the Birmingham Shopping District and $10,000 for street or alley pavement removal/replacement. Those entries must be matched to the actual work; they do not establish a universal citywide amount.

The selected July 2026 water/sewer packet instead uses $3,500/$7,000 trench-maintenance security and describes refunds after accepted permanent repairs. Have Engineering identify which amount and instrument apply, whether cash or a purchased surety is required or acceptable, and whether any separate deposit remains due. Do not treat the two documents as interchangeable security choices.

Obtain the actual permit and repair acceptance

The July 2026 ROW application normally expires 15 days after issuance unless otherwise noted. That is the permit's work window, not a supplied bond term. The City separately lists obstruction, sidewalk/approach, utility and water/sewer applications, so confirm the permissions for your actual activity.

Purchase Now opens Propeller. The option displays no fixed amount or term. Once Engineering confirms an acceptable surety requirement, match its form, principal/City recipient, sum, coverage and dates with the issuer, arrange execution and City-accepted filing, and obtain the approved permit.

The selected requirements call for advance departmental notices and, for specified sewer/utility work, geotechnical backfill testing and documentation. The water/sewer packet ties trench-security refund to accepted permanent repairs and identifies private-property plumbing work as a separate permit/inspection matter. Obtain the actual inspection, acceptance and release directions; the City's inspection does not create a private homeowner-contractor sewer guarantee.