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Return to Public Opening
The Government Center has officially reopened. Mask policy follows the directive of the Mayor's Office, it is currently recommended, but not required that masks be worn.
Permits and License:
All permits applications can now be filed through Viewpoint Online Permitting.
Engineering has purview over the following permits and licenses. All of these are obtained at the link above.
- Sidewalk, Curb and Driveway License - Contractors need to obtain Hamden's Sidewalk, Curb and Driveway License, which is valid for one calendar year, in order to work in the Town's Right of Way (sidewalk, driveway apron and curb area)
- Sidewalk/Driveway Permit - Sidewalk/Driveway Permits cover work associated with driveway aprons, sidewalks and curbs in the Town’s Right of Way area.
- Excavation Permits - Excavation Permit allows contractors to work on the following within the Town's right of way: Street Excavation, Storm Facilities Construction, Sanitary Facilities Construction, Utility
Phone and Email:
All of our staff are available via phone and email. Please be advised that there may be a slight delay while the phone system finds our mobile devices, so when calling there is a long pause before it begins to ring.
Inspections:
Inspections are ongoing for both active work sites and assessment of the Town's Infrastructure.
Engineering Records and Data Request
Maps, records and Data requests can be made via the Town's online permitting platform. Data can include any scans and/or photocopies of maps or plans within the Engineering Department. GIS Plots, Shapefiles, Geodatabase or any other Digital Data.
After clicking the above link, click the Engineering Department Section of the viewpoint online permitting portal and navigate to the bottom of the Engineering Page, to find the online forms.
Responsibilities
The division staff designs and oversees construction of various types of improvements, which include storm drainage, roads, sidewalks, and infrastructure projects.
In addition, the staff also:
- Designs and oversees capital improvement projects for city buildings
- Oversees and administers professional services for various design projects
- Provides engineering services to other city departments
- Provides inspection services on street and infrastructure projects
- Provides liaison services for state projects
Please download the Engineering Department Overview for a comprehensive picture of the Department's services and responsibilities.
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Mapping Information
Engineering maintains and provides Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services for the Town departments.
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NPDES Phase II MS4 Storm Water
In accordance with the MS4 Stormwater General Permit effective July 1, 2017, the Town of Hamden has complied with registration requirements of the Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance Water Permitting and Enforcement Division at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
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Projects
The Engineering Department is currently overseeing many different projects around the Town.
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Sidewalk Snow Inspections
§96.26 of the Town of Hamden’s Ordinance for Snow and Ice Removal, requires that snow and ice be removed from sidewalks by the person responsible for the premises within twenty-four (24) hours after the cessation of any precipitation.
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