Street Closure Permit

The occasion may arise when you find it necessary to block a street, alley, sidewalk or other public way or place. You may be granted by the City to do so for the purpose of moving a building or structure or encumbering the public right-of-way. The permit is to occupy or obstruct the street, alley, sidewalk or public grounds only for the use in connection with the actual erection, alteration, repair, removal or moving of buildings or structures. If necessary, street closure/detour permits from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation or Walworth County shall be obtained. The procedure is as follows:

Complete an application available by clicking to the Reference Desk at this site or pick up the form at the Public Works Department office at City Hall.
The fee is $25 per day with electricity being an extra $50.
A bond or Certificate of Insurance with endorsement naming the City of Elkhorn as additional insured.
The temporary obstruction shall not cover more than 1/3 of any street or alley.
The obstruction shall be sufficiently lighted at night and in full view of the public from all directions.
Sidewalk traffic shall not be interrupted, but temporary sidewalks of not less than four feet in width guarded by a closed fence at least four feet high on both sides during the period of occupancy.
When the project is completed, the public property must be vacated, cleaned of all rubbish and obstructions and placed in a safe condition for public travel at expense of the permitted.
No building or structure is allowed overnight on any street crossing or intersection or near a fire hydrant.
Street privilege permits may not exceed 30 days. Common Council must approve a permit for periods exceeding 30 days.