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Utility Division

Utility Division

This division issues permits for utilities that will be placed in the County's Right of Way. It is also responsible for the relocation of utilities on all County funded projects.

Application for Utilities

The attached application is for utility encroachment within the public right of way in Forsyth County.

Please complete all the information on the form. Then submit the form with an original plan and or drawing and two(2) copies of the plans and/or drawings to: Utility Coordinator, 110 E. Main Street, Suite 120, Cumming, GA 30040

Application for Utilities

The attached application is for utility encroachment within the public right of way in Forsyth County.

Please complete all the information on the form. Then submit the form with an original plan and or drawing and two(2) copies of the plans and/or drawings to: Utility Coordinator, 110 E. Main Street, Suite 120, Cumming, GA 30040

Standards for Utilities

The Forsyth County Department of Engineering Standards detail can be found in the File Library.

  • Standard Number 110  -   Underground Utilities placement for Subdivisions
  • Standard Number 115  -   Underground Utilities placement for 50' R/W with 5' Utility Easement

Forsyth County Utility Standard Details

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Helpful Links

View the links below for additional information on utilities and our sponsored projects.

Call Before You Dig #811

Georgia Department of Transportation

Georgia Public Service Commission

Utility Manual

Utility Accommodation Standards, Policies and Procedures Manual

Download Utility Manual

Download Utility Accomotation Ordinance