(A) Standard encroachment permit applications for sidewalks must be obtained through the city Clerk-Treasurer's office at 1102 16th Street, Bedford, IN 47421. The permittee must submit the original application, a bond and a drawing of the proposed encroachment to the Street Commissioner or his or her representative. Upon receipt of the application, the permittee shall be notified after a review period of up to five working days of the approval or denial of the submitted application, excluding applications requiring the Board of Public Works and Safety approval. Permits shall be returned by mail only when the permittee provides the proper postage and envelopes. Permit applications can be filed online as well using the city's website www.bedford.in.us.
(B) Retaining wall building permit applications must be obtained through the city Planning Department office at 1102 16th Street, Bedford, IN 47421 for all retaining walls taller than four feet. If the retaining wall is four feet or less, then refer to division (A) of this section for the standard encroachment permit. The permittee must submit the original application and a drawing of the proposed accessory structure work to the Building Commissioner or his or her representative. Upon receipt of the application, the permittee shall be notified after a review period of up to five working days of the approval or denial of the submitted application, excluding applications requiring the Board of Public Works and Safety approval. Permit applications can be filed online as well using the city website www.bedford.in.us.
(Ord. 2-2022, passed 2-22-22)