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Construction work performed within the city's right-of-way must be inspected by the Public Works Department.

This includes sidewalk, driveway aprons, curb, gutter, storm drainage, sewer line tie-ins, water main tie-ins, street construction and/or repairs and street cuts.

Depending on the type of work involved, one or more permits may be required from the City prior to construction in the right-of-way. For these projects, appropriate permit applications and fees must be submitted at the Fairfield Municipal Building, 5350 Pleasant Ave.

Curb cut/driveway permit

This permit is required for the modification or repair of new and existing driveways between the property line and the street. The curb cut/driveway permit application fee is $10 for residential driveways and $25 for commercial driveways.

An application form for a curb cut/driveway apron permit may be obtained at the Municipal Building, 5350 Pleasant Avenue, Building Division (Room 146) or downloaded here.

Open road cut permit

This permit is required for any project involving an open construction cut in a public roadway. All open cuts must also be restored in accordance with city specifications. The open road cut permit application fee is $20.

An application form for an open road cut permit application may be obtained at the Municipal Building, 5350 Pleasant Avenue, Building Division (Room 146), or downloaded here.

Storm sewer connection permit

This permit is required for constructing a connection with the public storm sewer system. Per city regulations, such a connection can only be used to discharge storm water, building foundation drainage and other unpolluted water. The storm sewer connection permit application fee is as follows:

An application form for a storm sewer connection permit may be obtained at the Municipal Building, 5350 Pleasant Avenue, Building Division (Room 146) or downloaded here.

Right of way inspection

Inspections are required and can be scheduled by calling the Construction Services Division at 513-867-4200 or may be requested through the online form below.

To allow the inspectors sufficient time to schedule their inspections, requests for inspections must be made one working day before the time needed.

Please note the type of inspection being requested, the time and date you would like the inspection, the address where the inspection is needed, the contact person and a call back number. An approved plot plan/drawing must be at the job site.