|
KEYWORD |
QUESTION |
ANSWER |
| Permit |
Do I need a permit to construct a concrete or asphalt
driveway? |
Yes, any repairs to or new driveway in excess of
100 square feet requires a paving permit. |
| Do I need a permit to construct a service or postal
walk? |
No |
| Do I need a permit to construct a concrete patio
? |
No, as long as it is not used for vehicular traffic
/ parking. |
| Do I need a permit to concrete my entire rear yard
for parking? |
Yes, and you will need to seek an Architectural
Review Board approval. |
| What information do I need to secure a driveway
permit? |
- A plot plan or drawing showing the location of the driveway.
- Show length & width dimensions
- Show total square feet
- Show type of material (concrete or asphalt)
|
| How much does it cost? |
See Permit Fees. |
| Public sidewalk
/ street apron |
Are permits required for public sidewalks and street aprons? |
Permits are required for both and are obtained
from the Public Works department on the 2nd floor of Lakewood
City Hall. See Requirements for Public Sidewalks and Driveway Aprons |
| Construction- |
Do I need to install wire mesh in the driveway? |
No, wire mesh is not required but is strongly recommended. |
| What type of base is needed for the driveway? |
Gravel - no larger than two (2) inches in diameter
or other material approved by the Building Department. |
| How close to the property line can I construct
my driveway? |
You can construct the driveway up to but not
on the property line. |
| Expansion joints |
Where are expansion joints required? |
- At the garage
- At the public sidewalk
- At any service / postal walk
- At any property line if two (2) driveways are being constructed side
by side.
|
| Drain |
Do I need to have a driveway drain? |
No, if the rainwater can flow to the street or
your property only. Rainwater shall not flow to your house, garage or to
an adjoining property. |
| Where do I tie in my driveway drain? |
It must be tied into the storm sewer.
See
Driveway Drain
See Sewer Connections |
| Inspections |
When does the Building Department need to inspect
the concrete driveway work? |
- Call for an inspection upon completion of the setting of forms /
stone. (24 hour notice is required for this inspection).
- Call for a final inspection of the driveway when forms have been
removed and backfilled.
|
| When does the Building Department need to inspect
the asphalt driveway work? |
Call for final inspection when asphalt driveway
completed. |