Apply for a Driveway Permit

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.

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.

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

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 Right-of-Way/Sidewalk 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 Right-of-Way/Sidewalk Permit.

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.

The application fee for a driveway permit is $22.00.

Apply for a permit online

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

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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.

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

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 Right-of-Way/Sidewalk 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 Right-of-Way/Sidewalk Permit.

Have your payment ready

Make sure to bring payment for the $22 permit fee. We accept cash, credit, and debit (Visa, MasterCard and Discover). 

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 the Driveway Permit Application   

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.