WHEN IS A DRIVEWAY PERMIT REQUIRED?

A Driveway Permit is required to construct a new driveway, to modify an existing driveway, or to install a temporary construction entrance within the public right-of-way. It ensures the stability of the public roadway and provides for safe and uniform access from abutting properties. The driveway permit may also include any necessary sidewalk, curb-and-gutter, shoulder and ditch improvements.

WHAT IS THE DRIVEWAY PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS?

The applicant completes the Application for Construction on Property Dedicated to Public Use. This should include a sketch showing the driveway location.

DPS inspector determines the scope of work involved in construction of the driveway and determines a bond and fee amount to ensure completion of the construction. DPS notifies the applicant of the bond and fee amount in writing, or the inspector completes a portion of the application on site and gives it to the customer. The customer must then complete the application and mail it or bring in with the bond and fee.

The applicant posts a bond with the required non-refundable fee.

DPS reviews and approves cash bonds, certificates of guarantee and performance bonds. Letters of credit are submitted to the County Attorney for approval. DPS then issues the Driveway Permit. When the bond has been approved, DPS releases that portion of the applicant's pending building permit.

After permit issuance, and 48 hours prior to starting driveway construction, the permittee contacts the Permitting Services Inspector listed on the permit to schedule an inspection.

The permit requries a minimum of two inspections:

• forms, subgrade
• final

The applicant secures his/her own contractor to construct the driveway. (DPS does not construct the driveway for the applicant.)

WHAT WILL THE DRIVEWAY PERMIT COST?

A non-refundable filing fee of $115.00 is required for all driveway permits.

• Bond - the bond amount is based on the construction cost estimate, and is verified by the inspector in the field, or by submission of drawings showing the work.
• Fee - 12.515 % of the construction cost estimate/bond amount. An additional 10% Automation Enhancement Fee is charged on the cost(s) listed above.
• Extension Fee - 10% of the original permit fee, but not less than $145.00. An additional 10% Automation Enhancement Fee is charged on the cost(s) listed above.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE DPS TO ISSUE THE DRIVEWAY PERMIT?

• Residential driveways approximately two weeks review time, plus one week permit-issuance time after DPS receives the fee and bond.
• Commercial driveways approximately three weeks review time, plus one week permit-issuance time after DPS receives the fee and bond.
• Temporary construction entrance same as residential driveways.

Note: Actual processing time may vary according to workload and/or complexity of the project.

The permit is valid for 18 months. A written request prior to the expiration datate is required for a permit extension.