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Driveway Permit Pre-Application Worksheet

Fill in what you know before visiting the permit office. Bring this completed worksheet to speed up your application and ask the right questions.

Complete this worksheet before your first contact with the permit office. The more you fill in ahead of time, the faster your permit application will move. Items in gray are things the permit office will fill in or verify — leave those blank.

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Residential Driveway Permit — Pre-Application Worksheet

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Section 1 — Property Owner
Full Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Mailing Address (if different from project)
Project Property Address (911 address)
Use 911 address, not lot number. If new construction, obtain 911 address first.
County Parcel / Tax ID Number
Available from county auditor or assessor website
Section 2 — Road Information and Permit Authority
Road Name or Number
Road Type (who maintains it?)
Permit Office Name
e.g., "Clinton County Engineer's Office" or "City of Austin Public Works"
Permit Office Phone / Website
Posted Speed Limit (mph)
Road Surface
Curb & Gutter Present?
Section 3 — Project Description
Project Type
Driveway Width at Road (ft)
Total Driveway Length (ft)
Approx. Grade / Slope (%)
Surface Material
Distance from Nearest Intersection (ft)
Distance from Side Property Line (ft)
Additional Description / Special Conditions
Section 4 — Drainage and Culvert
Roadside Ditch Present?
Existing Culvert at This Location?
Ditch Depth (approx.)
Neighboring Culvert Sizes
Nearest Culvert (upstream/downstream)
Culvert Specifications (to be completed by county engineer at site visit)
Diameter
Length
Material
End Treatment
Section 5 — Contractor (if applicable)
Contractor / Company Name
State License Number
Phone
Insurance / Bond (if required)
Will work be done by homeowner (DIY)?
Section 6 — Site Sketch

Draw a rough sketch showing your lot, road, proposed driveway location, ditch (if any), and key measurements. Hand-drawn is acceptable at most permit offices.

Draw site sketch here (lot boundary, road, driveway location, ditch, dimensions)
Lot Frontage (ft)
Lot Depth (ft)
Sight Distance: Left / Right (ft)
Section 7 — Questions to Ask the Permit Office
  • Do I need a right-of-way (ROW) permit for the apron? Answer:
  • Do I also need a building permit for the private paving portion? Answer:
  • Is a culvert required? If yes, what are the specifications? Answer:
  • Is a pre-application site visit available? (Highly recommended if culvert may be required) Scheduled for:
  • What is the exact permit fee? Fee: $
  • How do I submit — online, mail, or in person? Method:
  • What is the expected review timeline? Timeline:
  • Are there any maximum width limits for a residential apron on this road? Max width: ft
  • What inspections are required and when must I call? Inspection stages:
Section 8 — Permit Office Record (filled at submission)
Permit Number
Submission Date
Permit Fee Paid
Permit Approval Date
Permit Expiration Date
Special Conditions on Permit (note any conditions attached)
DrivewaypermitGuide.pages.dev · Not an official government form · For planning use only · Verify all requirements with your local permitting authority

Tip: The permit office will answer most questions in Section 7 in a single phone call before you ever visit. Call first, then complete this worksheet with their answers before submitting your formal application.

Related tools: Permit Preparation Checklist · Culvert Specification Sheet · Permit Checker Tool · How to Apply Guide

Disclaimer: This worksheet is for planning and documentation purposes only. It is not an official permit application. All permit requirements must be verified directly with your local permitting authority.