Residential Driveway/Sidewalk (DS) Permits

Residential Driveway/Sidewalk (DS) Permits

These requests are for Residential DS permits that are tied to a Building Permit (BP). If you have a BP, one DS permit has automatically been created.

If you need a second DS *or* your request is not tied to a BP, please fill out an application online at https://abc.austintexas.gov. To read more about DS permits visit our webpage.

If your work scope required additional waivers and/or approvals, attach those waivers/approvals down below.

If you still have additional questions or to withdraw your application, email rightofway@austintexas.gov.

Requestor Name*

Requestor Email*

Permit Address*

Building Permit Number

Who is the Right-of-Way contractor?*

If you are not the licensed Right of Way Contractor, then you MUST be an authorized agent to receive this permit. Direct your Right of Way Contractor to complete the Authorized Agent Form here.

Description of Work*

When submitting a job description, there is basic information that is required:

What? (ex: driveway, sidewalk, and/or curb and gutter)(linear footage for each structure)
Where? (ex: approach from alley or sidewalk along Sample Road)
Why? (ex: new, demo, repair, or modify)
How? (ex: Concrete mixer truck to pour from parking lane or using wheelbarrow mix and only closing the sidewalk)

What is the total linear footage of any sidewalks to be built in the right of way?*

This should NOT include the sidewalk that runs the width of the new driveway.

NOTE: If you are a volume builder, please double check linear footage to ensure accuracy. This is especially important for corner lots.

What is the number of driveways you will construct?*

If there is more than one driveway, an additional DS permit will be needed for each additional driveway. Apply for that additional DS permit through the ABC Portal, https://abc.austintexas.gov.

Only one DS permit is required, if it is a semicircular driveway.

NOTE: Do NOT include driveways that you will be demoing in this number.

What is the width of the driveway approach at the property line that you will construct?*

This width should NOT include driveway wings. Provide the width at the driveway expansion joint.

You are allowed to cut and construct curb and gutter as part of the driveway installation. If additional curb and gutter must be constructed, provide the total linear footage.*

This should NOT include the cuts of curb and gutter (C&G) for the new driveway, only for replacing C&G outside of the NEW driveway approach.

Will the concrete pour be done from private property?*

Yes

Traffic Control Plan (TCP)*

If the concrete pour must occur from the right of way, then a TCP will be necessary. Standard details may be acceptable. For more information, go to https://www.austintexas.gov/page/right-way-traffic-control.

Will a path be built connecting the residence to the right of way?*

This is called a "walkway" and will be permitted as sidewalk, which would require a sidewalk inspection. Approval MUST come from Office of City Engineer. Request for the walkway to be built in the ROW and include your site/plot plan.

Yes

File Attachments

Attach applicable waivers, plans, TCP, etc.

Drag and drop files here or

You must acknowledge the following statements before submitting a permit request using this system.*

1.) I do not have an outstanding violation to a permit issued under Chapter 25 of the City of Austin Code in the two years preceding the date of this application. 2.) I acknowledge that I am the Licensed Contractor or that the Licensed Contractor has given me permission to assign them to this permit. 3.) If application fee applies, I acknowledge that fee must be paid before submittal will be reviewed.

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