WHEN IS A PAVING PERMIT REQUIRED?

A Paving Permit is required before any roadway paving may be started in the public right-of-way. It ensures that roadway pavement will accommodate the safe movement of vehicular traffic.

WHAT IS THE PAVING PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS?

The applicant submits roadway construction plans (Transmittal Form and Checklist for Paving Plans) prepared by an Engineer registered in the State of Maryland. DPS reviews and approves the plans.

The applicant submits a Paving Permit application package (Transmittal Form and Checklist for Paving Permit) with the approved plans. DPS encourages the applicant to combine the Storm Drain and Paving Permits to expedite the processing of applications and permits.

DPS reviews and approves cash bonds, certificates for guarantee and performance bonds. Letters of credit are submitted to the County Attorney for approval. DPS reviews the submitted information for completeness, including certification from the applicant that all underground utility installations are complete; and issues the Paving Permit.

After permit issuance, and 48 hours prior to the start of paving, the permittee contacts the Permitting Services Inspector to schedule an inspection. Required inspections and testing are performed both during the work and after its completion of the work. After completion of the base paving, the applicant may submit a written request for a partial bond release from DPS.

WHAT WILL THE PAVING PERMIT COST?

• Bond - Cash, Letter of Credit or Performance Bond equal to construction cost based on DPS standard unit prices using approved quantities estimate from application package. Standard format for Letter of Credit and Performance Bond will be provided b y DPS.
• Fee - 14.930 % 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 $175.00. An additional 10% Automation Enhancement Fee is charged on the cost(s) listed above.

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

DPS will prepare the application in approximately four weeks. The permit will be issued within approximately three weeks after DPS receives the signed application, the fee and any outstanding checklist information.

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.