Get a Public Works Covenant/Agreement

Are you applying for a building permit, and were told that you need a covenant or agreement with the Department of Resilience and Public Works? Many types of covenants exist to allow the The City to protect the right-of-way, this page outlines those services. 

Steps

Select Covenant & Follow Steps

There are many types of covenants and most have different requirements. Be sure you know which one you're applying for. The City of Miami would have informed you which covenant you need during your Plan Review.

Select the covenant from the list below and follow the link for directions.  

  1. Non-standard improvements (requires City Commission approval if it's related to State's Right-of-Way under FDOT's MMOA). 
  2. Non-standard driveway approach 
  3. Private Utilities
  4. Temporary encroachment (requires City Commission approval if it's within the Fully Dedicated Right-of-Way area). 
  5. Sidewalk/curb & gutter construction (aka deferment, or postponement)
  6. Perpetual easements (requires City Commission approval). 
  7. Subdivision improvement postponement(PDF, 288KB) (related to Platting)
  8. Subdivision improvement bond agreement
  9. Hold Harmless & Indemnification agreement

If you have any additional questions, call 305-416-1200. 

Attend Commission Meeting, if Necessary

Depending on the type of covenant you're applying for, you may need to obtain a City Commission Resolution. You will be notified if this step is necessary as well as when your covenant will be added to the Commission agenda. 

  • If Commission approves your covenant, you may move forward.
    NOTE: If you have a Non-standard improvement related to the State's Right-of-Way under FDOT's MMOA, you must get the MMOA signed by FDOT, then bring back to The City at the address above. 
  • If your covenant is denied, you will need to make changes to your proposal.