Apply for a Driveway Permit

Step 1.Create a Citizen Access account

We use a third party application called Citizen Access for our Driveway Permit applications.  If you've never used Citizen Access, we recommend that you review how to create an account before starting your application.

Step 2.Make sure you have time to apply

This application will take about 20 minutes once you've gathered the required information identified in the steps below. You'll be able to save your application and resume later if you need more time.

Step 3.Plan your driveway

During the application process you will need to upload a site drawing showing new or expanded driveway. Include the exact locations and dimensions of all of these features: 

• Property lines
• Buildings
• Driveways
• Streets
• Alleys
• The proposed location of the driveway
• The amount of ground cover (unpaved area) in the yard

Step 4.Review the requirements

If your driveway permit is approved, all work in the right-of-way, including curb, gutter, driveway approach/apron, and sidewalk must be performed by a City licensed Sidewalk contractor. Sidewalk contractor will be required to obtain a Sidewalk/Drive Approach permit to work in the right-of-way AFTER your driveway permit has been approved.

If your driveway work will be part of a larger development project requiring a Land Use (LUDS) permit, this Driveway Permit Application is not required. However, any work in the right-of-way will require a Sidewalk/Drive Approach Permit.

Step 5.Have your credit/debit card ready

You'll need to enter your credit/debit card information to pay the permit fee. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

Step 6.Apply for a permit online

Login to Citizen Access and choose the Planning Applications category using the link below. 

Apply Online in English

Step 7.We'll review your application

Expect to hear from us within 1-2 business days. We'll email you to confirm receipt of your application. Keep in mind that you might need to revise your application or attachments if we notice any missing or incorrect information.

Step 1.Plan your driveway

During the application process you will need to upload a site drawing showing new or expanded driveway. Include the exact locations and dimensions of all of these features: 

• Property lines
• Buildings
• Driveways
• Streets
• Alleys
• The proposed location of the driveway
• The amount of ground cover (unpaved area) in the yard

Step 2.Review the requirements

If your driveway permit is approved, all work in the right-of-way, including curb, gutter, driveway approach/apron, and sidewalk must be performed by a City licensed Sidewalk contractor. Sidewalk contractor will be required to obtain a Sidewalk/Drive Approach permit to work in the right-of-way AFTER your driveway permit has been approved.

If your driveway work will be part of a larger development project requiring a Land Use (LUDS) permit, this Driveway Permit Application is not required. However, any work in the right-of-way will require a Sidewalk/Drive Approach Permit.

Step 3.Complete the application

Download, print, and fill out the printed application

Download Application in English

Download Application in Spanish

Step 4.Bring your completed application to our office

We accept printed mechanical permit applications by mail or in person. We can't accept emailed or faxed driveway permit applications. If you're a homeowner, visit our office to submit or complete the application. You can find our address in the Contact Us section of this page.

If you're mailing your application, call us to get the current permit fee. Our phone number can be found in the Contact Us section of this page. If you're submitting in person, you can pay with cash, check, money order or credit/debit (Visa, MasterCard or Discover).

If you can't make it to our office, apply online using Citizen Access.

Step 5.We'll review your application

Expect to hear from us within 1-2 business days of receipt of a mailed application. We'll email you to confirm receipt of your application. Keep in mind that you might need to revise your application or attachments if we notice any missing or incorrect information.

Step 1.Plan your driveway

During the application process you will need to upload a site drawing showing new or expanded driveway. Include the exact locations and dimensions of all of these features: 

• Property lines
• Buildings
• Driveways
• Streets
• Alleys
• The proposed location of the driveway
• The amount of ground cover (unpaved area) in the yard

Step 2.Review the requirements

If your driveway permit is approved, all work in the right-of-way, including curb, gutter, driveway approach/apron, and sidewalk must be performed by a City licensed Sidewalk contractor. Sidewalk contractor will be required to obtain a Sidewalk/Drive Approach permit to work in the right-of-way AFTER your driveway permit has been approved.

If your driveway work will be part of a larger development project requiring a Land Use (LUDS) permit, this Driveway Permit Application is not required. However, any work in the right-of-way will require a Sidewalk/Drive Approach Permit.

Step 3.Have your payment ready

Make sure to bring a payment method for the permit fee. We accept cash, credit, and debit (Visa, MasterCard and Discover). 

Step 4.Come to our office and fill out an application

You'll find our address in the Contact Us section of this page.

You can download and print the application beforehand if you want. Otherwise, we'll get you a copy when you come in.     

Download Application in English

Download Application in Spanish

Step 5.We'll review your application

Expect to hear from us within 1-2 business days. We'll email you to confirm receipt of your application. Keep in mind that you might need to revise your application or attachments if we notice any missing or incorrect information.