Right of Way Permitting Section

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All installation(s), construction, and/or maintenance activities, which take place within the City of Tampa rights of way are subject to oversight by the City. This is accomplished via a permit application and review process. The most commonly requested permits fall into the following categories:

• Sidewalk and driveway construction/repair, which takes place within City rights of way, is regulated by a permit process in order to ensure optimal user safety.
• Utility construction and maintenance activities are also regulated by permit.

PLEASE NOTE:   The right of way permit review and approval process takes approximately twelve (12) to fifteen (15) business days.  

Please see the following for the right of way permit fee schedule:  Right of Way Permit Fee Schedule

Sidewalk Cafe and Street Cafe:

• Sidewalk Cafe Permit (Accela website)
• Angled Parking Street Cafe Diagram
• Parallel Parking Street Cafe Diagram
• Sample Certificate of Insurance ACCORD FORM
• 4 Top Table Sample Layout 1
• 4 Top Table Sample Layout 2
• 4 Top Square Table Sample Layout 3
• 2 Top Table Sample Layout 4

• 2 Top Table Sample Layout 5

Right of Way Permitting Resources

• ROW, AUP, WSN Permit Application (Accela website)
• Standard Right of Way Maintenance of Traffic Plans (PDF, 1568 kb)
• 48-Hour Work Start Notification (PDF, 750 kb)
• Notice of Completion (PDF, 780 kb)
• Non-Motorized Vehicle Application 2019 (PDF, 88 kb)
• Valet Permit Application (PDF, 331 kb)

Right of Way Permitting Section - Contact Information

Right of Way Permitting Review, Issuance, and General Questions

306 East Jackson Street, 4th Floor East Wing

Tampa, Florida 33602

Right of Way Permitting Inspections