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    Special Permits and Maintenance Agreement Information

    Maintenance Agreements

    A maintenance agreement allows features in the public right-of-way to be maintained by the permittee. The agreement contains details to identify locations of features and the type of material used. 

    The Street Transportation Department considers Maintenance Agreement applications on a case-by-case basis. Approximate processing time is 15 business days from submittal.​​ 

    To complete an application, click on Exhibit Checklist, Maintenance Agreement Application and Maintenance Agreement Example below.​ 

    Private Street Dedication Process

    If the streets in your neighborhood are designated "private," they cannot be maintained by the City of Phoenix. In some instances, streets constructed prior to 1986 may be eligible to be "dedicated" as public streets and receive City of Phoenix maintenance services.

    Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit

    The Street Transportation Department issues permits to allow oversize/overweight vehicles to drive along City of Phoenix routes. Service fees apply - single trip $30, 30-day permit $45. To complete an application, click on Oversize/Overweight Permit Application in the More Information section on this page. 

    Revocable Permit

    The Street Transportation Department issues permits to allow minor encroachments in the public right-of-way. Minor encroachments are considered surface or aerial use encroachments that are easily removable, including, but not limited to, the following:

    • Fences
    • Surface parking
    • Awnings
    • Monitoring wells
    • Overhangs
    • Aerial cables
    • Poles
    • Bus shelters
    • Small temporary structures without foundation

    The Street Transportation Department considers Revocable Permit applications on a case-by-case basis. Approximate processing time is 15 business days from submittal.​

    To complete an application, click on​ Exhibit Checklist, Revocable Permit Application and Revocable Permit Example below. 

    Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit

    The Street Transportation Department issues permits to allow oversize/overweight vehicles to drive along City of Phoenix routes. Service fees apply - single trip $30, 30-day permit $45. To complete an application, click on Oversize/Overweight Permit Application below.