driveway PERMIT REQUIREMENTS updateDRIVEWAY PERMIT REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Before the permit process can begin for any driveway, a house number must be assigned.
The following information must be provided to the Engineering Department:
Address of the property requiring driveway work (street name and number).
If no house number, provide existing map, lot number and plan (ANR or other survey plan, if available).
Name of applicant/contractor
Lot owner’s name
Phone number, postal address and email address
Description of proposed need or construction
FEE: $250 Payable to the City of Northampton
RULES AND RESTRICTIONS:
1. Driveway may only be 15’ wide at the street line unless Planning Board has approved the proposed
curb cut for a greater width.
2. Driveway must be staked on both sides (15’) at street line. House or lot number must be posted on the
stakes.
3. Two driveways are not allowed unless approved by Planning Board.
4. If there is an existing driveway and the plan is to install a new one at a different location on the same
property, a plan must be submitted for closing off and repairing the old curb cut.
5. Even if only replacing an existing driveway, a Trench Permit will be required.
6. Permits are only valid for 30 days unless extended by DPW.
APPROVALS:
Street Superintendent inspections and approvals required:
a. Proposed Location
b. Gravel Base Inspection
c. Final Inspection
DPW Director provides final approval at completion of work.
REQUIREMENTS:
Name, address, phone number of applicant/company
Name, address, phone number of owner
All new driveway/curb cuts permits will require a *Trench Permit. (additional fees apply)
Work to any existing driveway on or near City layout requires a *Trench Permit.
A sketch or plans plus PHOTOS OF PROPOSED LOCATION of the work.
Upon completion of this process the Building Department will require approval from DPW for any new or
relocation of driveway. They also require final sign off on a driveway prior to issuance of certificate of
occupancy.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to call at each step of this process for inspections. A two day notice is
required for all inspection.