This permit is for a private road (PR) or an access easement connecting to a County Road. This permit does not apply to private driveways connecting to a county road; apply for a Road approach permit for an existing gravel driveway.
Confirm Eligibility
• If there is no constructed connection to the County road (even though an easement exists), apply for a Road Approach Permit instead.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING FOR AN “OTHER ROAD APPROACH” PERMIT
Purpose:
This permit is used when an access connection to a County road already exists (either paved or gravel).
• The permit is generally issued as “Existing” and no improvements are required.
• Most permits are issued at no cost.
Who can apply for the permit:
A contractor or representative may prepare and submit the application in CSS, but the legal property owner must sign the Conditions Page, which is a required document for application approval.
Exceptions:
1. If an access easement exists but no physical connection to the County road has been constructed, this permit does not apply. You must apply for a Road Approach Permit to construct a new access connection to the County road.
2. If your driveway connects to an access easement or private road (PR) and you are the first property owner using that easement for constructing a house, you will be required to improve the access connection to the County road, even if a gravel access currently exists.
o This situation is rare, but when it occurs, you must apply for a Road Approach Permit instead.
o It will be treated the same as if the access to the County road does not exist and needs to be constructed.
o In this case, fees and inspections will apply.
APPLY ONLINE THROUGH THE CITIZEN SELF SERVICE (CSS) PORTAL :
CSS Portal
Required Documents
A complete application must include two required documents uploaded through the CSS portal.
1. Site Plan (Required Upload in CSS)
A site plan must be submitted with your application. The plan must clearly show the property lines, the proposed or existing access point, the connecting county road, driveway dimensions, and any drainage features or culverts.
Your site plan will be reviewed by Public Works staff. If changes are needed, comments will be posted in the CSS portal once the review is complete. Please allow
10 business days for this review. Following the site plan instructions helps reduce review time and minimizes the need for corrections.
Click here for site plan instructions: Site Plan Instructions
2. Conditions Page (Required Upload in CSS)
The Conditions Page must be signed by the legal property owner, even if a contractor or representative submits the application. The Conditions Page outlines the general requirements for constructing a road approach. Additional project-specific conditions may also be added to the permit after review. By constructing the approach after the permit is issued, the property owner acknowledges and accepts all conditions on both the Conditions Page and the final permit.
Click here for the Conditions Page.
Additional Documents That May Be Required
In some situations, Public Works staff may request additional documents after the initial permit review. These documents are not always required at the time of application. However, if they are requested, they must be uploaded in the CSS portal before the permit can move forward. The application cannot be accepted as complete until these items are submitted.
Proof of Ownership
Proof of ownership may be required if the legal property owner is not clearly shown in County records. This commonly occurs when the property is owned by an LLC or was recently sold. Examples of acceptable ownership documents include property title documents or similar legal records.
If you know in advance that the property is owned by an LLC or is newly transferred, you may upload your proof of ownership during the application process in CSS by selecting the “Other” file type in the upload section.
Access Easement Documentation
If your access to a county road crosses private property or uses an access easement that is not immediately documented in County records, Public Works staff may require proof that you have the legal right to use that easement. Access easements shown on short plats usually do not require additional documentation. However, if your access route is not clearly recorded or available, you may be required to upload easement documentation in CSS before the permit is considered complete.
Incomplete Applications
An application cannot be accepted if it is missing the required Site Plan or the signed Conditions Page. These must be uploaded through the CSS portal in order for the County to begin the review process. Incomplete applications will not enter the review queue until all required documents have been provided.
Other Road Approach Permit Checklist
✔ Confirm Eligibility:
• Your driveway connects to an access easement or private road, which connects to a County road.
• The access connection to the County road already exists (paved or gravel).
• If no connection exists OR you are the first user of the easement for a new home → Apply for Road Approach Permit instead.
✔ Gather Information:
• Property owner details.
• Parcel number and site address.
• Site plan showing:
o Parcel
o Private driveway
o Easement or private road
o Connection to County road
✔ Apply Online:
• Go to Civic Access Portal.
• Log in or create an account.
• Select Other Road Approach Permit.
• Upload site plan.
• Upload Conditions Page
✔ Submit Application:
• Most permits are issued at no cost.
✔ County Review:
• County verifies existing access connection.
• No improvements typically required.
✔ Permit Issuance:
• Permit issued as Existing.
• No construction required unless otherwise specified.
Confirm Eligibility
• Your property connects to a County road through:
o An existing access connection (paved or gravel), and
o That access may serve a private road (PR) or an access easement.• If there is no constructed connection to the County road (even though an easement exists), apply for a Road Approach Permit instead.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING FOR AN “OTHER ROAD APPROACH” PERMIT
Purpose:
This permit is used when an access connection to a County road already exists (either paved or gravel).
• The permit is generally issued as “Existing” and no improvements are required.
• Most permits are issued at no cost.
Who can apply for the permit:
A contractor or representative may prepare and submit the application in CSS, but the legal property owner must sign the Conditions Page, which is a required document for application approval.
Exceptions:
1. If an access easement exists but no physical connection to the County road has been constructed, this permit does not apply. You must apply for a Road Approach Permit to construct a new access connection to the County road.
2. If your driveway connects to an access easement or private road (PR) and you are the first property owner using that easement for constructing a house, you will be required to improve the access connection to the County road, even if a gravel access currently exists.
o This situation is rare, but when it occurs, you must apply for a Road Approach Permit instead.
o It will be treated the same as if the access to the County road does not exist and needs to be constructed.
o In this case, fees and inspections will apply.
APPLY ONLINE THROUGH THE CITIZEN SELF SERVICE (CSS) PORTAL :
CSS Portal
Required Documents
A complete application must include two required documents uploaded through the CSS portal.
1. Site Plan (Required Upload in CSS)
A site plan must be submitted with your application. The plan must clearly show the property lines, the proposed or existing access point, the connecting county road, driveway dimensions, and any drainage features or culverts.
Your site plan will be reviewed by Public Works staff. If changes are needed, comments will be posted in the CSS portal once the review is complete. Please allow
10 business days for this review. Following the site plan instructions helps reduce review time and minimizes the need for corrections.
Click here for site plan instructions: Site Plan Instructions
2. Conditions Page (Required Upload in CSS)
The Conditions Page must be signed by the legal property owner, even if a contractor or representative submits the application. The Conditions Page outlines the general requirements for constructing a road approach. Additional project-specific conditions may also be added to the permit after review. By constructing the approach after the permit is issued, the property owner acknowledges and accepts all conditions on both the Conditions Page and the final permit.
Click here for the Conditions Page.
Additional Documents That May Be Required
In some situations, Public Works staff may request additional documents after the initial permit review. These documents are not always required at the time of application. However, if they are requested, they must be uploaded in the CSS portal before the permit can move forward. The application cannot be accepted as complete until these items are submitted.
Proof of Ownership
Proof of ownership may be required if the legal property owner is not clearly shown in County records. This commonly occurs when the property is owned by an LLC or was recently sold. Examples of acceptable ownership documents include property title documents or similar legal records.
If you know in advance that the property is owned by an LLC or is newly transferred, you may upload your proof of ownership during the application process in CSS by selecting the “Other” file type in the upload section.
Access Easement Documentation
If your access to a county road crosses private property or uses an access easement that is not immediately documented in County records, Public Works staff may require proof that you have the legal right to use that easement. Access easements shown on short plats usually do not require additional documentation. However, if your access route is not clearly recorded or available, you may be required to upload easement documentation in CSS before the permit is considered complete.
Incomplete Applications
An application cannot be accepted if it is missing the required Site Plan or the signed Conditions Page. These must be uploaded through the CSS portal in order for the County to begin the review process. Incomplete applications will not enter the review queue until all required documents have been provided.
Other Road Approach Permit Checklist
✔ Confirm Eligibility:
• Your driveway connects to an access easement or private road, which connects to a County road.
• The access connection to the County road already exists (paved or gravel).
• If no connection exists OR you are the first user of the easement for a new home → Apply for Road Approach Permit instead.
✔ Gather Information:
• Property owner details.
• Parcel number and site address.
• Site plan showing:
o Parcel
o Private driveway
o Easement or private road
o Connection to County road
✔ Apply Online:
• Go to Civic Access Portal.
• Log in or create an account.
• Select Other Road Approach Permit.
• Upload site plan.
• Upload Conditions Page
✔ Submit Application:
• Most permits are issued at no cost.
✔ County Review:
• County verifies existing access connection.
• No improvements typically required.
✔ Permit Issuance:
• Permit issued as Existing.
• No construction required unless otherwise specified.