A container placed on private property, such as your driveway or a private lot, usually needs no City permit in Moses Lake. A permit comes into play when any part of the container sits in a street, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way.
For work in the right-of-way, the City of Moses Lake uses its Right of Way Permit, also called the Street and Utility Construction Permit. The City says you need it before doing any work in public areas like streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and driveway approaches. It's written mainly for construction work, so ask whether your container placement falls under it.
The permit fee is a percentage of the value of the work, not a flat amount. Contractors also need a City bond on file, while homeowners doing sidewalk work in front of their own homes are excused from the license and bond rules. The City doesn't publish a review time.
For questions, call the Moses Lake Public Works Engineering Department at 509-764-3798. If you're unsure whether your spot is private property or right-of-way, your account manager can track down the right City contact.