St. Clair Shores, MI Right of Way Bond
Overview
St. Clair Shores requires contractors and utility workers to post a Right of Way Bond before performing any work within city-owned streets, sidewalks, or public rights of way. This bond protects the city and its residents by guaranteeing that any excavation, trenching, or surface disruption will be properly restored. If the work is left incomplete or the right of way is damaged without repair, the city can make a claim against the bond. Getting bonded is a non-negotiable step before the city will approve your permit.
Who Needs This Bond?
Contractors digging utility lines, telecom companies pulling conduit through city streets, and paving crews cutting into public roadways all need this bond before working in St. Clair Shores right of way areas. If your project touches any city-owned surface — pavement, curb, sidewalk, or parkway — the city will require this bond as part of the permitting process. It applies to both general contractors and specialty subcontractors whose scope of work enters the public right of way.
What is this Bond For?
St. Clair Shores uses this bond to hold contractors financially accountable for restoring public infrastructure after permitted work is complete. If a contractor excavates a street or sidewalk and fails to backfill, repave, or repair it to the city's standards, the bond provides the city with a financial remedy. The bond is not insurance for the contractor — it protects the public and city property. Approved restoration work is the obligation the bond enforces.
When is it Required?
Before a right of way permit is issued by St. Clair Shores, you will be asked to provide proof of this bond. The bond requirement comes at the permit application stage — before any equipment rolls or any surface is disturbed. You cannot legally begin work within city right of way until the city has the bond on file. Plan to secure this bond as part of your permit package, not after.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is specific to the City of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, and applies only to work performed within St. Clair Shores city limits. It is a local city requirement — not a Michigan state license bond. Work in neighboring Macomb County or adjacent municipalities requires separate bonding arrangements with those jurisdictions.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you will be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application, review your bond, and purchase — all in one session without waiting on a callback. Once issued, you will have the bond document ready to submit with your St. Clair Shores right of way permit application.
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