Permits for using and renting streets and green areas
- Permit or other obligation
- Varkaus
- Public service
You may not work in streets or other public areas without permission from the city. The City of Varkaus guides and supervises work on the streets and other public areas. Based on the notifications, the city will ensure that the work does not cause unreasonable hindrance to traffic or damage existing structures.
When working in public areas, you need the following permits/notifications:
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Requests for permits and reservations can be made to municipal authorities responsible for the construction and maintenance of streets and green areas.
Apply for the permit on the city’s website using the eLupa application. The maximum processing time for permits is 21 days.
The attachments required for the application are listed in the valid instructions “Work permit instructions and conditions for streets and other public areas”
You can also submit a request for advice if your project requires planning assistance from a professional.
In Varkaus, permits are processed by a city engineer, a city gardener and a regional manager. For advice on applying for permits, contact the above-mentioned persons.
To whom and on what terms
If a trader has established their business in another country within the European Economic Area and intends to provide their services temporarily in Finland, the trader is subject to the same obligations as all other traders established in Finland.
The permit applicant must comply with the city’s instructions “Work permit instructions and conditions for streets and other public areas”. In addition, the city may issue necessary regulations to ensure the smooth flow of traffic, safety or accessibility, for example.
Efforts must be made to minimise the harm the work causes to traffic and the environment. The work site should be fixed to a state at least as good as it was before the work.
As the street permit fee is based on the extent of the area used for the work and its duration, you should try to define the excavation work accurately and finish the work quickly and safely.
Period of validity
The permit is granted for a fixed period on a case-by-case basis.
Background information
Permits for using streets and green areas for exceptional purposes must be sought from the municipality. A permit must be sought for such purposes as cultural events.
If you need to lease a street or green area due to, for example, nearby construction work, you must post a worksite board that details the party performing the work and the contact details of the person responsible for the work.