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The Right of Way Department falls under the authority and jurisdiction of the Division of Public Works. The mission of the department is to provide the best service, at the lowest possible cost, for the citizens of Fort Wayne. More specifically:
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To insure that all excavations in the rights-of-way are properly restored in order to minimize damage to public property.
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To insure that all non-City funded construction occurring in the rights-of-way adheres to City engineering standards and specifications through our permit process, inspections, and enforcement efforts.
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To review and analyze infrastructure placement requests in order to optimize facilities placement while minimizing infrastructure conflicts within the rights-of-way. Indiana Underground Plant Protection Service information
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To respond to and resolve all citizens complaints falling within our jurisdiction through appropriate enforcement of City ordinances.
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To respond to a variety of neighborhood concerns that in some fashion relates to the public rights of ways.
This department issues, processes, and handles over 3000 permits annually. In general, all departmental expenses are off-set by permit revenues.
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Right-Of-Way 
Block Party Permits