Encroachment Permits

Chapter 22.3 of the Ames Municipal Code requires anything of a permanent and fixed character that encroaches into the public way to have an approved Encroachment Permit.

The following are required before an Encroachment Permit can be issued: 

  • A completed and signed Encroachment Permit Application with a sketch of the encroachment; 
  • Comprehensive general liability insurance coverage in the amount of not less than $500,000 combined single limit and a current copy of Endorsement CG 2013, naming the City of Ames and its employees and assigns, as an additional insured on the policy; 
  • Payment of the application fee of $25 or $1 for every square foot that encroaches, whichever is larger; 
  • Signed Agreement; and 
  • Approval by the Ames City Council. 

Click on the following links to access the Encroachment Permit Guidelines and the Encroachment Permit Agreement Template: 

Encroachment Permit Guidelines(PDF, 104KB)

Encroachment Permit Agreement Template(PDF, 137KB)

Please submit your Encroachment Permit application using the following digital application form:

Encroachment Permit Application

Questions? Contact us by email at renee.hall@cityofames.org or by phone at 515-239-5105. 

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