Chardon, OH — Right Of Way Bond
Chardon requires contractors doing public right-of-way work to submit a $5,000 bond and a certificate of insurance naming the city as an additional insured. Ask the city for the current bond condition and project permit before choosing this offering.
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- Recorded state
- Ohio
- Bond type
- Right-of-Way / Street Work Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
This Chardon, Ohio offering addresses the bond requested for contractor work in the city's public right-of-way. It should not be confused with general registration in Planning and Zoning or a bond for another road authority.
- Who needs it
- The contractor responsible for proposed work in Chardon's public right-of-way, using the business name that will appear on the city's permit and bond.
- Who it protects
- The city's published guidance establishes the right-of-way bond requirement but does not reproduce its full condition. The accepted instrument must identify the secured work and the city's rights; no broader project-completion promise is inferred.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- City of Chardon: Zoning and Development, contractor registration guidance (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Confirm the City of Chardon administers the affected right-of-way.
- Describe the contractor's work and exact location.
- Request the current $5,000 bond condition, recipient and dates.
- Arrange insurance documentation, tax registration and the appropriate permit separately.
Questions about this bond
What amount does Chardon's guidance require?
Its Zoning and Development page says contractors performing public right-of-way work must submit a $5,000 bond and a certificate of insurance listing the city as an additional insured.
Is Planning and Zoning registration the same requirement?
No. The city distinguishes department registration from tax registration, project permits and the additional bond and insurance required for right-of-way work.
Does the published page establish the bond term?
No. Ask the city for the accepted form, effective period, cancellation and release instructions. Those terms remain unconfirmed by the cited guidance.
What should I do after receiving the bond?
Check the contractor name, city recipient, sum and dates, then submit it as the city directs and obtain the necessary permit before work.