Do I need a permit to excavate in the City right-of-way?

Yes, you need to complete and file an excavation permit application with the Public Works Department prior to undertaking any excavation in the city right-of-way.  An application form can be obtained from the Public Works Department.  A completed form and a $100.00 permit fee shall be forwarded to:

City Engineer
City of Rochester, DPW
45 Old Dover Road
Rochester, NH 03867

All persons authorized to excavate in the City right of way shall abide by the Procedures and Specifications for Excavations on City Streets or Rights-Of-Way.