Permits

The following permits, forms, and drawings can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate name. However, the completed forms and permits MUST be returned to the Engineering Division, 631 Perry Street, Suite 102, Defiance, along with proper payment (if applicable) to be processed.

Please call 784-2249 if you have any questions.

When a Permit is needed

• Water Tap and Meter
• Sanitary Sewer Tap
• Storm Sewer/Drainage (if applicable and allowed)
• Drive Approach/Curb
• Sidewalks
• Opening in Right of Way

Applying for a Permit
Discuss proposed needs with one of the engineering staff members so that the correct permit is applied for. An engineering staff member will advise you of the proper City construction specifications for working within the street right of way. The permit fee will be calculated and relayed to you.

Properly fill out permit and pay the permit fee. Permit is approved once signed by the City Engineer.

Water Tap & Meter Forms
Water Tap Request & Estimate Form (67 KB PDF)
Plastic Water Service Line Material Information (4 KB PDF)
Water Tap Backflow Questionnaire (5 KB PDF)
Measurements for Water Meters (4 KB PDF)

Water Meter Installation Drawings
Standard 3/4" Water Meter Installation (60 KB PDF)
Standard 2" & Larger Water Meter Installation (46 KB PDF)
Residential/Sprinkler Meter (106 KB PDF)
Commercial Meter w/ Backflow and By-Pass (240 KB PDF)
Combined Fire and Domestic (132 KB PDF)
Auxiliary Water Connection (142 KB PDF)
Commercial Meter Pit (145 KB PDF)

Sewer Forms
Sanitary Sewer Tap Permit (7 KB PDF)
Storm Sewer/Drainage Permit (7 KB PDF)

Sewer Drawings
Building Sewer Requirements (152 KB PDF)
House Connection - Type 1 (1 KB PDF)
House Connection - Type 2 (7 KB PDF)
House Connection - Type 3 (1 KB PDF)
Typical Sanitary Sewer Repair Detail (1 KB PDF)

Drive Approach/Curb Cut Forms
Drive Approach/Curb Cut Application (7 KB PDF)

Drive Approach/Curb Drawings
Drop Curb Detail (254 KB PDF)
Drive Approach (122 KB PDF)
Drive Approach Slopes (1 KB PDF)

Sidewalks
Sidewalk Permit (5 KB PDF)

Sidewalk Drawings
Sidewalk Detail (1) (122 KB PDF)
Sidewalk Detail (2) (127 KB PDF)
Sidewalk Detail (3) (171 KB PDF)
Typical Sidewalk - Deflection and/or Reduction (144 KB PDF)

Right of Way
Permit for Openings in Right-of-Way (1 KB PDF)
General Provisions (1 KB PDF)
Infrastructure Data Sheet (1 KB PDF)

See Building Inspection Division for more permits.

Steps Contractor Takes Once Notified of an Approved Permit

Water Tap and Meter

• Extend the building water service to the agreed upon location by the street.
• The City water crew will then tap the City water main, run a service line, install a curb stop valve and box, and attach to your building service line.
• Once the City's plumbing inspector has approved the building's plumbing, the City's Meter people will install the meter.

Sanitary Sewer Tap
The contractor shall notify Engineering (at least 48 hours in advance) for an inspection prior to covering the sewer service.

Storm Sewer/Drainage
The contractor shall notify Engineering (at least 48 hours in advance) for an inspection prior to covering the sewer service.

Drive Approach (Curb Cut)
The contractor shall notify Engineering (at least 48 hours in advance) pouring concrete for an inspection of forms, grade, and final approval to proceed.

Sidewalk
The contractor shall notify Engineering (at least 48 hours in advance) pouring concrete for an inspection of forms, grade, and final approval to proceed.

Opening in the Right of Way
Prior to closing of the opening in the right of way, the contractor shall notify Engineering (at least 48 hours in advance) for the appropriate inspections.