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1. Why would I need a Driveway permit?

Before the surface or subsurface of any County Maintained road system can be tied into (private drive or new street) or altered in any way the Road Department must approve this action. This would include the changing of old or installation of new culvert for homesites.

2. Why would I need a Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit?

Any utility work, encroachments into a public right-of-way or easement (other than mail boxes meeting the requirements of this Development Code), pavement cuts and associated road or lane closures must be reviewed, approved and permitted by the Director of Public Works.  

3. Once I have the permit, who pays for the culvert pipe?

The property owner is responsible for the cost of the culvert and the installation.  We do inspect all culverts and driveway accesses.

4. Does the Public Works Department clean out driveway pipes?

On County Maintained Right-of-Ways the Public Works Department will clean out the culvert pipes when they are doing stormwater drainage ditch maintenance. The Road Department does not have permission to work on Private Property.

5. Will the County allow me to pipe my roadside ditch?

The Public Works Department will consider this option, only after reviewing an engineered set of plans.  When you submit your Driveway Permit or Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit you must includes an engineered set of plans that include drainage plan and hydraulics analysis. This must include a means of collection and discharge of water.

6. Does the county maintain ditches on State Right-of-Way?

No, this goes to local maintenance office of Georgia Department of Transportation.

7. What do I do if my driveway culvert needs to be replaced?

Contact a local contractor that replaces driveway culverts and performs driveway repairs.  Contact the Public Works office to obtain a Driveway Permit for repairs/maintenance.  After the repairs have been completed contact the public works office again for inspection.    

8. How can I protect my driveway and culvert?

1. Always be aware of water running or erosion starting on the sides of your driveway.  Water will always follow the path of least resistance.  
2. Make sure to inspect the sides of your driveway and around your culvert after a heavy rain event.  
3. Contact a contractor to inspect your driveway if you see cracking, make necessary repairs quickly.
4. Make sure your driveway is installed per standard specifications and that you use a licensed contractor. 
5. Concrete driveways should be a minimum of 6” in depth. 

9. I live on a private road; do I need a driveway permit?

No, the county only regulates Right of Way access on county owned and maintained roads and Right-of-Way.

10. I already have an existing driveway, I am installing an accessory in my back yard: do I need a permit?

If you are using you existing driveway to access your yard to install your accessory, No, you do not need an additional permit.  

If you will make a new ingress/egress over the Right-of-Way for construction, Yes, you will need a permit.  This would cover, pole barns, pools, sheds, barns, etc.