Permit Applications:  permits@kalamazoocountyroads.com

The RCKC now accepts credit payments for Driveway Right-of-Way Applications.  Click "Driveway Right-of-Way Application" below to complete an application and process your credit card payment.

A permit is not valid until you receive the approved permit with a signature and permit number.  

Please use current forms listed below, old forms will no longer be accepted.  

RIGHT-OF-WAY:

Schedule of Fees

Application to Construct in Right-of-Way
Driveway Right-of-Way Application 

Reference checklists below to assist with the application process.

• Checklist for Commercial Driveway
• Checklist for Residential Driveway
• Checklist for Low Use/Temporary Driveway

Policy for Safely Allowing Limited Communication Service Provider Facilities Access within the County Road Right-of-Ways

• Special Terms and Conditions

Allow 10-14 business days for review and processing applications to construct in the right-of-way.  

The penalties for working within the road right-of-way prior to obtaining a permit will include the cost of the permit plus any additional charges including administrative and inspection expenses.  RCKC also reserves the right to remove said work within the right-of-way at the property owner’s expense.

When is a driveway permit needed?

• If you are installing a new driveway
• If you are paving or installing concrete on an existing gravel driveway
• If you are removing a layer of asphalt or concrete and repaving with asphalt
• If you are removing a layer of asphalt or concrete and installing a new concrete driveway
• If you are widening your driveway
• If you are installing a low use (agricultural or utility) driveway
• For a temporary driveway
• If you are installing a second driveway

 When is a driveway permit not needed?

• If you are adding a layer of gravel to an existing gravel driveway
• If you are seal coating an existing asphalt driveway (contractor’s  performing seal coating operations in the county’s right of way are required to have insurance on file at the RCKC)
• General maintenance not involving resurfacing of existing driveway 

Encroachment Information

Construction Guidelines

• Winter Construction
• Construct, Operate, and/or Use Within the County Road Right-of Way
• Procedures, Guidelines, and Specifications for Developing Public Roads
• Downtown Development Authorities
• Driveway Policy

Please use the checklists above in assisting you in the driveway permitting process.  Lack of information will delay the permitting process.  

 TRANSPORTATION:

2018 All Seasons Routes and Restricted Structures Map

Seasonal Public UtilityTransportation Non-Emergency Exemption

Seasonal Public Utility Transportation Route Notification Request (Seasonal Permit Above Required)

Seasonal Agricultural Transportation

     Please email the Route Notification Application to permits@kalamazoocountyroads.com

Seasonal Milk Transportation
Annual Cab Card Application
Annual Mobile Home Transportation Application
Fillable Single Move Application

Single Move Application 
Single Move Mobile Home Transportation Application 

Pay Invoices

Pay Outstanding Permit Invoices

 

All contractors working in the right of way must have insurance on file with the RCKC.

Insurance Requirements:

Insurance Requirements
Insurance Requirement EXAMPLE FORM