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  2. Development Services Center
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  4. Public Right-of-Way
  5. Street Terrace Alterations (Sidewalk, Terrace, Drive Apron)
Building Inspection Counter Appointments

Building Inspection plan review and zoning review counters will be open to the public by appointment only.

Street Terrace Alterations (Sidewalk, Terrace, Drive Apron)

The street terrace is the space that lies between the sidewalk and the curb. The following street terrace improvements require a Street Terrace Permit from the Engineering Division:

  • Residential driveway aprons (less than 5 parking stalls)
  • Sidewalk replacement (may require different permitting depending on amount of work)
  • Minor landscaping in the right of way (bricks and pavers, retaining walls, stairways) – subject to approval
  • Installation of terrace rain garden

Process Overview

  1. Apply for Permit

    Note: All contractors performing any work in the City right of way need to be prequalified by the City of Madison.

    Apply Online

  2. Permit Review

    Allow 5 – 7 working days for review.

  3. Completion

    Permit issued by City Engineering upon successful review. Follow directions on permit for inspection prior to the start of construction.


Related Forms & Handouts

  • Related Permits for work in the right of way
  • How to Get Prequalified

Land Development

  • Private Property
    • Annex / Attach Land
    • Conditional Use
    • Condominium Creation / Conversion / Amendment Application
    • Demolish a Building
      • Demolition Notification
    • Erosion Control
    • Existing Specific Implementation Plan Alterations
    • Landmarks & Construction in Historic Districts
    • Rezoning Property
    • State Environmental Permits
    • Storm Water Management
    • Subdividing Land
    • Urban Design Approvals
    • Variances
  • Public Right of Way
    • Excavate in Right of Way
    • Storm Water Connection Permit
    • Street Encroachment / Privilege in Streets
    • Street Occupancy
    • Street Terrace Alterations (Sidewalk, Terrace, Drive Apron)
    • Street Vacation

Contact Engineering

Engineering
210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Room 115
City County Building
Madison, WI 53703
Engineering Division Permit Applications
1600 Emil Street
Madison, WI 53713

  • Hours:
    Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Erosion Control Questions
  • Excavate in the Right of Way Questions
  • Storm Water Management Questions
  • Street Terrace Alterations Questions
  • Street Vacation Questions
  • Technical Questions: (608) 266-4751
  • Applying for Permits & Final Invoices Questions: (608) 266-6429
  • Construction Questions: (608) 267-1197
  • Main Office: (608) 264-9274
  • Fax: (608) 264-9275
  • WI Relay Service

Development Services Center

  • Contact Us
  • Hours:
    Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Phone: (608) 266-4551
  • Building Plan Review:
    (608) 266-4559
  • Fax: (608) 266-6377
  • WI Relay Service

Contributing Agencies

  • Building Inspection
  • Engineering
  • Madison Fire Department
  • Planning

Resources

  • Data Sheets
  • Development Assistance Team (DAT)
  • Development Center Terminology
  • Development Review Bodies
  • Neighborhood Resources
  • Project Status Information
  • Additional Resources

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