Leavenworth Land Disturbance Surety Bond
What it is & who requires it
Anyone conducting regulated land disturbance in Leavenworth. The requirement scales with the work rather than sitting at one number: the code sets separate levels by acreage disturbed and by the number of single-family residences involved, exempts disturbance under an acre from surety altogether, and gives utilities and their contractors an annual general-permit level. Disturbances under an acre that need a building permit or a right-of-way permit still need an erosion and sediment control plan even though no surety attaches. Note the penalty structure: starting without the permit triggers a surety of its own, and a second offense doubles it.
Obligee: City of Leavenworth (City Engineer; City Commission). Citation: Leavenworth Code of Ordinances § 18-94 (Fees, escrow account, surety bond and fines); § 18-91 (land disturbance permit application; security); § 18-93 (disturbances under one acre; general permit for franchised and public utilities); Code 1994 § 46-267; Ord. No. 8021 (2016); Ord. No. 8156 (2020).
Bond amount
Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
How to get it
This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
Request a bond quote
Tell us about the bond and the project. A licensed producer follows up — these bonds are individually underwritten, so they are not issued instantly.
Term & renewal
Term: Established and maintained throughout the permit period.
Renewal: Per event, or annually on a general land disturbance permit for utilities and the contractors working for them.
Filing
Established in the city’s name and maintained for the permit period. No figure is published because a bond is only one of the accepted forms — an escrow account sits beside it in the imposing clause — and because the city engineer may determine which instrument a particular applicant must use, based on the project and on past performance. The amount of an escrow account may be reduced with the engineer’s written approval, which is a further reason the posted figure is not fixed. The applicant must also be trained in erosion and sediment control practice and keep the project SWPPP on site.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; City of Leavenworth (City Engineer; City Commission) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Leavenworth Land Disturbance Surety Bond?
- It’s required by City of Leavenworth (City Engineer; City Commission) (Leavenworth Code of Ordinances § 18-94 (Fees, escrow account, surety bond and fines); § 18-91 (land disturbance permit application; security); § 18-93 (disturbances under one acre; general permit for franchised and public utilities); Code 1994 § 46-267; Ord. No. 8021 (2016); Ord. No. 8156 (2020)). Anyone conducting regulated land disturbance in Leavenworth. The requirement scales with the work rather than sitting at one number: the code sets separate levels by acreage disturbed and by the number of single-family residences involved, exempts disturbance under an acre from surety altogether, and gives utilities and their contractors an annual general-permit level. Disturbances under an acre that need a building permit or a right-of-way permit still need an erosion and sediment control plan even though no surety attaches. Note the penalty structure: starting without the permit triggers a surety of its own, and a second offense doubles it.
- How much is the Leavenworth Land Disturbance Surety Bond?
- Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
- How do I get the Leavenworth Land Disturbance Surety Bond?
- This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
- What is the term?
- Established and maintained throughout the permit period. Renewal: Per event, or annually on a general land disturbance permit for utilities and the contractors working for them.
- Is this bond insurance for me?
- No. It protects the obligee and the public — not you. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety.
- How is this requirement verified?
- This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources. The obligee sets the exact amount, which we confirm automatically when you start your bond in the portal or with a producer.
