Right-of-Way Permits

The City of South St. Paul requires permits for work or obstructions in the City’s right-of-way. The South St. Paul Engineering Department uses the  Dakota County One Stop Roadway Permit Shop  to manage all right-of-way permits.

Application Process

Please visit the  One Stop Roadway Permit Shop  to begin the permit application process.

• 3/2/2026 Update: Spring road load restrictions start 3/3/2026. Dumpsters and PODS will only be allowed on 9 and 10 ton rated loads. Obstruction permits will not be approved until restrictions are lifted by MnDOT.
• Obstruction permits are required if construction materials, dumpsters, or storage PODS are placed in the right-of-way. The permit fee is $50. When applying at the One Stop Roadway Permit Shop, please list the address where the obstruction will be placed.
• Dumpster/Storage Pod Handout
• Utility right-of-way permits are required. The permit fee for a utility permit is $200.
  • A footage fee of $0.20 per foot applies for permits over 500 feet.
• Permits will NOT be approved until payment is received, unless approved for emergency situations.
• A Utility Delay Permit for unreasonable delays may be charged at $200.

If you are a first-time user of the One Stop system, you must register as a new user by clicking the  Create Account  link in the lower right corner of the One Stop page. There is no fee to register.

Gopher State One Call for Excavations

Excavators, including homeowners, are responsible for notifying  Gopher State One Call  of their proposed excavations. The call center notifies participating underground facility operators so they can mark the location of their facilities. You can notify Gopher State One Call through their  website  or by calling 651-454-0002.

If you are a contractor working for a homeowner, it is your responsibility to read the  Gopher State One Call Handbook . This handbook is updated annually and is available for review on the Gopher State One Call website.