Rochester Right-of-Way Restoration Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any person or contractor working in or making excavations in the City of Rochester right-of-way (street-opening / restoration work) must provide restoration security as a permit condition.
Obligee: City of Rochester (Department of Environmental Services; Director of Finance). Citation: City of Rochester Municipal Code Ch. 104 (Right-of-Way Code), § 104-17 (Restoration guaranty); § 104-1B (security definition); amount per § 104-56.
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 issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
Term & renewal
Term: Restoration guaranteed at least two years from the City Engineer’s acceptance of the permanent restoration.
Renewal: Per permit / per project.
Filing
Anyone excavating in the City of Rochester right-of-way must provide restoration security guaranteeing the repair for at least two years after the City accepts the permanent restoration. The security can be a surety bond, a letter of credit, a certified check, or cash — the bond is one co-equal form — and the amount is set per project, so it is listed and confirmed at issuance. Authority: City of Rochester Municipal Code § 104-17; § 104-1B.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; City of Rochester (Department of Environmental Services; Director of Finance) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Rochester Right-of-Way Restoration Bond?
- It’s required by City of Rochester (Department of Environmental Services; Director of Finance) (City of Rochester Municipal Code Ch. 104 (Right-of-Way Code), § 104-17 (Restoration guaranty); § 104-1B (security definition); amount per § 104-56). Any person or contractor working in or making excavations in the City of Rochester right-of-way (street-opening / restoration work) must provide restoration security as a permit condition.
- How much is the Rochester Right-of-Way Restoration 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 Rochester Right-of-Way Restoration Bond?
- This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
- What is the term?
- Restoration guaranteed at least two years from the City Engineer’s acceptance of the permanent restoration. Renewal: Per permit / per project.
- 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.
