A Driveway Permit is required for any new construction or re-construction of driveways either in a commercial or residential district. Permits and inspections are the primary instruments by which the City seeks to protect the public investment in right-of-way infrastructures. The permit fee covers the cost of issuing the permit and inspection of the applicable work within the right-of-way.

Location:
2^nd Floor, City Hall Building, Department of Public Works, 810 Union Street, Norfolk, VA 23510

Contact:
Division of Transportation - Permits Office
Telephone: (757) 664-7306
Facsimile: (757) 664-4696

Requirements:

• Driveway Permit application and site plan of proposed work are required for all permit requests.
• Permit applications can be obtained from this office in person, mail, by fax and on-line.

Time Frame:
Depending on the complexity of the work request, most permits can be issued on the same day.

Fees:
Cost for permits vary by type of work within the right-of-way.

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