Public Works Fee Schedule

Municipality of Norristown

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Resolution No. 21-83

Fee Schedule


IX. Public Works

The Public Works Department regulates activities of contractors, utilities and private citizens entering the public right of way and streets for certain purposes, particularly construction activity that involves disturbing streets and sidewalks. A permit is required for most activities.

  • 1. Street Openings-This includes any public street, avenue, road, lane, court, cul- de- sac, square, alley, highway, or other public place located in the Municipality of Norristown and either for or intended for public use, and shall include the cart-way, sidewalk, gutter, and right- of-way area: $175
  • 2. Test Holes application fee: $60
    • Per hole fee: $20
  • 3. Utility Poles application fee: $100
    • Per pole fee: $20
  • 4. Sidewalks
    • a. For each 25 lineal feet (parallel to the property line) or fraction thereof: $60
    • b. Each additional 25 lineal feet or fraction thereof: $20
  • 5. Concrete Curb Work
    • a. For each 25 lineal feet (parallel to the property line) or fraction thereof: $50
    • b. Each additional 25 lineal feet or fraction thereof: $25
  • 6. Remove, Trim or Plant Trees
    • a. First tree: $25
    • b. Each additional tree: $10
  • 7. Storing or stockpiling materials in Right-of-Way
    • a. First day: $60
    • b. Each additional day: $50
  • 8. Protective Fence, shed or office trailer
    • a. For each month or fraction thereof: $60
    • b. Each additional month: $40
  • 9. Erecting Scaffolding in Right-of-Way
    • a. For each month or fraction thereof: $60
    • b. Each additional month: $15
  • 10. Street Closings (per day): $120
  • 11. Dumpster in Right-of-Way
    • a. First day: $60
    • b. Each additional day: $15
  • 12. Setting Storm Water Appliance (per unit): $100
  • 13. Oversize Load with Police Escort (per day): $300
  • 14. Temporary No Parking Signs (per day): $3
  • 15. Parking Meter Bags: $15 per bag/per day
  • 16. Highway maps: $100
  • 17. Annual waste/recyclable hauling license
    • Haulers operating 1-5 trucks: $100
    • Haulers operating 6-10 trucks: $150
    • Haulers operating 11 or more trucks: $200
  • 18. Private Collection Registration Fees
    • Residential and commercial properties: $80
    • Office and industrial property: $150
  • 19. Loading Zone Signs
    • a. Sign and installation costs (per space): $300
    • b. Annual Maintenance Fees: $50
  • 20. Contractor Permit Parking: $15
  • 21. Roadway crossings
    • Application Fee: $100
    • Each day fee: $100
  • 22. Hanging Street Banners: $100