City of Maple Grove

All excavations taking place in right-of-way must conform to Minnesota Statute Chapter 216D. Excavation Notice System.

Excavations taking place in the Maple Grove city limits in the Hennepin County right-of-way requires permits from the City of Maple Grove and Hennepin County.

All properties affected by excavation and construction must be notified in writing prior to beginning work.

A City of Maple Grove Excavation Permit shall be on site at all times and available upon request by any City official.

Any placement of utilities, including but not limited to cabinets, boxes, and pedestals must conform to City Code.

Absolutely no removal of bituminous or concrete is allowed without prior approval from the City of Maple Grove.

Vehicles, equipment, and materials are not allowed on sidewalks, trails, or ped ramps at any time unless the contractor performing work has exhausted all other alternatives, including, but not limited to lane closures, boulevard parking, etc. If it has been determined that all alternatives have been exhausted, permission must be obtained from City representative before proceeding to use sidewalks, trails, or ped ramps.

Street crossings must be installed perpendicular to the road to avoid future potholing in street.

All open trenches and holes must be backfilled before leaving work site at the end of the day.

Inclement weather shall be reason for delay of the project start or suspension of the project as determined by the City of Maple Grove.

The City of Maple Grove only allows traffic control to occur during off peak hours, which is between 9:00am-3:00 pm Monday thru Friday.

Traffic control on weekends requires prior approval from Transportation Operations Engineer John Hagen. John can be reached via email at jhagen@maplegrovemn.gov or 763-494-6364.

Restoration Requirements on Soft Surfaces:

1. Turf: Hydroseeding is required unless otherwise directed by Right-of-Way Technician.
2. Soil: Six inches of topsoil is required on all boulevards that are damaged.
3. Sprinklers: Restore to prior condition with like materials and equipment.
4. Pet Fences: Check for continuity after repair.
5. Landscaping: Restore to original with like materials.

Restoration Requirements in areas where core drills were approved:

1. Bituminous: Core drills in bituminous paths are replaced at width of path (example: 8 foot wide path is replaced 8'x8' per core).
2. Concrete: Core drills in sidewalks require a minimum of two panels to be replaced per core to assure base has been properly reestablished.

Damage on boulevards due to vehicles and equipment must be restored and treated the same way that excavation damage is restored.

Once restoration has been completed, contact Kelly Matzke at (612) 968-3615 or change status on permit software so an inspection can be completed in a timely manner. Failure to notify the City will result in all permits with the City of Maple Grove being put on hold until notification takes place.

Absolutely no removal of bituminous or concrete is allowed during winter months.