Juneau Alaska Site Utility and Right of Way Permit Guide

Juneau grading, drainage, water, sewer, onsite wastewater, driveway, right-of-way, encroachment, and utility projects should be checked with Engineering and Public Works before construction.

Permit takeaway

Juneau Engineering and Public Works reviews permit applications for site and utility improvements, site grading and drainage, water and sewer service, driveway permits, and right-of-way permits.

Zoning and placement

Public works, land use, driveway, grading, wastewater, encroachment, water service, sewer service, and right-of-way compliance can all affect residential site work.

Building and trade review

Engineering provides field inspection for water and sewer service construction, site grading and drainage improvements, driveway construction, and right-of-way permit compliance.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the project includes grading, drainage, driveway changes, water service, sewer service, onsite wastewater, encroachment, right-of-way work, or site utility improvements.

Documents to prepare

• Engineering permit application
• Grading checklist
• Water or sewer service information
• Driveway details
• Right-of-way or encroachment information

Inspection planning

• Submit engineering permit
• Coordinate field inspection
• Keep utility work visible
• Resolve grading or drainage corrections
• Request final acceptance

Official sources

• Juneau Engineering and Public Works Permits
• Juneau Inspection Request
• Juneau Permitting Data

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.