Solicitar un permiso de la calzada

Are you looking to add a driveway or expand an existing driveway on your property? Apply for a permit to make sure your driveway will meet our community’s standards. 

Online Form

Paso 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.

Paso 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.

Paso 3.Review the requirements

All work in the right-of-way , including curb, gutter, driveway approach/apron, and sidewalk must be performed by a City-licensed contractor. 

Click here for a list of City-licensed sidewalks contractors

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. 

Paso 4.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

Paso 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.

The application fee for a driveway permit is $22.00.

Paso 6.Apply for a permit online

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

Leave grandrapidsmi.gov
Apply Online in English

Paso 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.

Paper Form

Review the requirements

All work in the right-of-way , including curb, gutter, driveway approach/apron, and sidewalk must be performed by a City-licensed contractor. 

Click here for a list of City-licensed sidewalks contractors

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. 

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

Complete the application

Download, print, and fill out the printed application

Download the Application(PDF, 160KB)

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, the $22 payment must be by check. 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. 

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.

Phone

Call us for instructions

You can find our number in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll get you all the information you need to apply for your Driveway Permit. We don't take applications over the phone, but we'll make sure you have everything you need to get your application approved.

In Person

Paso 1.Review the requirements

All work in the right-of-way, including curb, gutter, driveway approach/apron, and sidewalk must be performed by a City-licensed contractor. 

Click here for a list of City-licensed sidewalks contractors

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. 

Paso 2.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

Have your payment ready

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

Paso 3.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   

Paso 4.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.