PUBLIC WORKS

PERMITS DRIVEWAY APPROACH * SIDEWALK * CURB & GUTTER

1. 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.)

2. 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!)

3. See Attachments 3, 3A and 3B for approach, sidewalk and curb and gutter construction standards.

4. IMPORTANT - BEFORE PLACING CONCRETE, all concrete forms must be inspected and approved by Inspection Services Division.

5. 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.

6. If all City standards have been met, a blue inspection form will be placed on the forms.

7. 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.

Fees: