DRIVEWAY PERMITS - RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL

Please follow the instructions set forth in the Permit Application. If there are any questions or concerns, you may contact our office at (269) 674-8011.

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A driveway is the resident's access point to their property and proper maintenance is important for keeping the driveway and right-of-way in good condition. 

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Driveway permits are the property owner's responsibility to obtain before installation or replacement occurs. 

 

When is a driveway permit needed?

• If you are installing a new driveway

• If you are paving or installing concrete on an existing driveway

• If you are removing asphalt or concrete

• If you are widening your driveway

• If you are installing a low-use (agricultural or utility) driveway

• For a temporary driveway

• If you are applying for a building permit

• If the use of the land served by the driveway is changed or expanded

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When is a driveway permit not needed?

• If you are adding a layer of gravel to an existing gravel driveway

• If you are seal coating an existing asphalt driveway (contractor performing seal coating operations in the county's right-of-way are required to have permit and insurance on file at the VBCRC)

• General maintenance not involving resurfacing of existing driveway

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Installing your own driveway and/or driveway culvert:

You must agree to accept responsibility for any claims, lawsuits, etc. that occur as a result of your driveway installation and/or driveway culvert installation.  A "Hold Harmless Agreement" must be signed by the Permit Holder in this regard prior to the issuance of a driveway permit.

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Ag Farm-Field, Utility, or Parcel Access Driveway

Use the “Residential or Other Than Commercial DW Application and Permit”. $25.00 fee for non-residential access drives.