What are the requirements for me to install a driveway?
Listed below are the City requirements for driveway installations:
All portions of the driveway within the right of way shall be constructed of 3000 psi concrete with fiber and shall be a minimum 6" thick.
No steel shall be used to construct the driveway within the right of way.
Properties requiring culverts shall provide a minimum 15" concrete pipe with mitered end sections.
Larger pipe sections maybe required and shall be evaluated on a case by case basis.
All driveways shall be sloped towards the roadway. No driveway shall be approved that directs runoff towards the home. Inverted driveways are not allowed.
Driveway aprons will be installed with crack control joints at the extent of the right of way, along the roadway and along sidewalks. All joints shall be full depth using pressure treated wood. No saw cuts allowed.
Where driveway aprons meet the roadway the contractor shall saw cut the asphalt to provide a straight line to place the wood joint.
Other materials such as pavers may be approved for driveways within the right of way. Please contact the Engineering Department for further details.
No laterals, cleanouts, water service lines or meter boxes shall be installed within or under the driveway.
City requires an inspection of the concrete forms prior to pouring of the concrete. Twenty four hour notice is required to schedule a pre pour inspection.