Chesapeake, VA — Right Of Way Permit Bond
Chesapeake's Civil Permits office requires an approved construction plan and permit bond for ROW work. The bond amount follows the scope shown on that plan, and the permit may be issued only to the landowner or a Virginia-licensed contractor.
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- Recorded state
- Virginia
- Bond type
- Right-of-Way / Street Work Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
Supports Chesapeake's permit-bond requirement for the approved right-of-way construction scope.
- Who needs it
- Landowners and Virginia-licensed contractors preparing a Chesapeake ROW permit application.
- Who it protects
- The city-accepted permit instrument defines the secured obligation. A ROW permit bond is separate from contractor liability insurance and from subdivision, stormwater or other securities that the project may also require.
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
- Chesapeake — Civil Permits (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
- Chesapeake — Permits, Subdivision Forms and Agreements (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Identify the landowner or Virginia-licensed contractor applying for the permit.
- Keep the approved construction plan and ROW work description available.
- Request current permit bond forms and the scope-based amount from Development Construction.
- Prepare separate liability insurance and any other civil or franchise approvals, then complete city filing.
Questions about this bond
Can any company be the ROW permit applicant?
The city's ordinary ROW instructions limit issuance to the landowner or a Virginia-licensed contractor. Match the bond principal to the accepted application rather than assuming a subcontractor or unrelated developer name will work.
Where do I obtain the current bond form?
Chesapeake's forms page directs applicants to Development Construction at 757-382-6101 for current permit bond forms. Obtain the package before provider issuance.
Is one amount used for every project?
No. Civil Permits bases the required amount on the work shown in the approved plan. The catalog does not supply a fixed selectable amount.
Does this replace a franchise utility approval?
No. The city lists franchise utility permits and their City Council-approved agreement separately. Confirm the actual permit category and its required security.