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Engineering Division
Our Mission
The Engineering Division serves and enhances the community by planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining transportation and stormwater drainage systems that are safe, efficient, and sensitive to the environment.
Services
Construction Management
Engineering & Design Services
Land Development Program
Pavement Maintenance Program
Right-of-Way Acquisition/Acceptance/Disposition
Voluntary Sidewalk Assessment District
- Under what circumstances do I need a Driveway Permit?
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If you are installing a new driveway or repairing a driveway within the right of way, you will need to submit a Residential Driveway Permit Application. To view the technical standards and application, visit the Forms and Documents page. The fees for permit applications are $85 for a new driveway and $79 for repairs to an existing driveway.
- What is required in order to obtain a Driveway Permit?
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In order to obtain a Driveway Permit, you must complete a permit application. This application must be accompanied by a scaled site plan and the application fee ($85 for new driveway, $79 for repair to existing driveway). Visit the Forms and Documents page to see the technical standards for driveways and the permit application.
The application can be emailed to engineering@accgov.com or dropped off at 120 West Dougherty Street (lower level). The permit is reviewed and approved/disapproved within 2-3 business days. (Cash, check or credit card accepted)
- What is required in order to obtain a Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit?
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In order to obtain a Right-of-Way encroachment permit, please fill out a permit application. The application, along with a drawing of how you plan to encroach in the Right-of-Way, can be emailed to engineering@accgov.com or dropped off at 120 W. Dougherty Street. The application fee is $115 (cash, check or credit card). Your permit application will be looked at within 2-3 days..
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Derick Mason
Engineering Administrator
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Engineering Division
Physical Address
120 W. Dougherty St.
Athens, GA 30601
Phone: 706-613-3440Fax: 706-613-3444