Driveway Permits
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When is a permit required?
Driveway permits are required when a resident or contractor is:
- Proposing work that alters in any way the existing curb and gutter. For example, a resident wants to remove a steep curb and gutter and replace it with a driveway apron of lesser slope, or wants to saw off the top of the existing sloped curb leaving the gutter intact.
- Wants to simply remove and replace the existing curb and gutter.
How wide can my driveway be paved?
- The maximum width within the right-of-way is 30 feet.
- The minimum width for a driveway is 12 feet within Brooklyn Park right-of-way.
- Outside of City of Brooklyn Park right-of-way, you may have any width of driveway as long as it conforms to the standards.
See a drawing of a typical driveway layout (PDF) >
How close to my property line can the driveway be located?
You must remain at least 5 feet away from your side property line, and 38 feet from any intersecting street if your property is on a corner lot.
What is the permit fee?
$85.00