Fairfield, MT · Essex County
Residential Driveway Application/Permit
Property owners and contractors use this application to request a permit for a new residential driveway or a modification to an existing driveway.
What this form is
This application is for a new residential driveway or a modification to an existing driveway. It asks for property, owner, and contractor details, lot coverage, zoning district, and flood-zone status; a copy of a survey showing the driveway location is required. The form lists permit conditions, including an Engineering Department markout inspection and approval before construction begins.
Who needs it
A property owner or contractor seeking approval for a new residential driveway or a modification to an existing driveway should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $75.00 fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by the owner and contractor without a notary; no notarized attachment or sworn step is mentioned.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Residential Driveway Application/Permit PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, owner, and contractor details, driveway type, lot coverage, zoning district, and flood-zone status.
- 3
Gather The Survey
Include a copy of the survey showing the driveway location.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Have the owner and contractor sign and date the form, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Driveway Application/Permit?
- No. The owner and contractor sign and date this application without a notary; no notarized attachment or sworn step is mentioned.
- How do I submit the Residential Driveway Application/Permit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $75.00 fee.
- What attachment does the driveway application require?
- For a new driveway or modification, the form requires a copy of a survey showing the driveway location.
- Can driveway construction begin as soon as the application is submitted?
- No. The form says construction may not begin without a markout inspection and approval from the Engineering Department.
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This Residential Driveway Application/Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fairfield form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.
