Public Works Inspection Services
Permits, Rules, and Regulations
PERMITS DRIVEWAY APPROACH * SIDEWALK * CURB & GUTTER
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There may be special provisions governing whether or not a driveway approach is allowed in specific
locations, particularly in commercial areas. Check with a representative in the Design Services Division
of Public Works before requesting a permit. (See Attachment #1 for an example of the required permit form.
This permit is obtained from the Design Services office after a Street Contractor's Bond has been submitted.)
- The Owner/Contractor must provide the City of Abilene with a Street Contractor's Bond in the amount of
$1,000 in order to obtain a permit. The bond can be obtained from most insurance companies and must expire
December 31 of the current year. Refer to Attachment #2 for required format of the Street Contractor's Bond.(Note: this is not the same as a Contractor's Bond!)
- See Attachments 3, 3A and 3B for approach, sidewalk and curb and gutter construction standards.
- IMPORTANT - BEFORE PLACING CONCRETE, all concrete forms must be inspected and approved by Inspection
Services Division.
- Call Inspection Services at 676-6311 to schedule an inspection. Call by 3:00 p.m. for an inspection on
the morning of the next day. Call by 10:00 a.m. for same day, afternoon inspections.
- If all City standards have been met, a blue inspection form will be placed on the forms.
- If standards are not met, a yellow correction notice will be placed on the forms. After owner/contractor
has made corrections, another inspection is required (no charge). All inspections thereafter for the same
problem will have a re-inspection fee of $25.00.
| Driveway Approach | $35.00 each |
| Re-inspection | $25.00 each |
| Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter | $35.00 (1st 100 L.F - $.06 each L.F. thereafter) |