Fairfield, MT · Essex County

No notary required

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. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Residential Driveway Application/Permit PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the property, owner, and contractor details, driveway type, lot coverage, zoning district, and flood-zone status.

  3. 3

    Gather The Survey

    Include a copy of the survey showing the driveway location.

  4. 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.

Need something notarized?

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.