# Driveway Permit Application

- Summary: Overview The City of Altoona Public Works Department requires a permit for any new driveway construction or alteration to an existing one. This application must be submitted with the required fee and…
- Source: AltoonaPa.gov
- Published: 2023-02-10
- Captured: 2026-08-10T16:49:35.826Z
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Overview The City of Altoona Public Works Department requires a permit for any new driveway construction or alteration to an existing one. This application must be submitted with the required fee and a sketch of the proposed driveway location. Application Requirements To apply, you must complete the following sections: Applicant Information: Name, phone number, and mailing address. Location for Permit: The specific mailing address of the property where the driveway will be built. Owner Information: Name and address if different from the applicant. Project Type: Indicate if the driveway is for an existing building or new construction. If new, specify if it is residential, commercial, industrial, or institutional. Sketch: A drawing showing the location of the proposed driveway on the property is required. Signature: The applicant must sign and date the form. Fees A fee of $175. 00 must accompany the application. Checks should be made payable to the "City of Altoona. " Residential Driveway Specifications Width: Minimum 10 feet, maximum 20 feet. Construction Materials: With Curb/Sidewalk: Minimum 6-inch reinforced concrete. Without Curb/Sidewalk: Minimum 6-inch reinforced concrete (preferred) OR a specific layered base of stone subbase, B. C. B. C. , and wearing course. Curb & Drainage: Must match existing curb lines/grades. Depressed curbs should be 1 1/2" above the street grade to ensure drainage. Setbacks: Must be a minimum of 5 feet from the side property line within the right-of-way. Intersections: Minimum 20 feet from intersecting curbed streets, 30 feet from uncurbed streets, and 15 feet from alleys. Quantity: Normally only one driveway is permitted per residential lot unless site conditions warrant an additional one. Safety: Must meet PennDOT sight distance criteria and be stabilized inside the property line. Utility Notification: Contact Pennsylvania One Call System (811) three business days before digging. Commercial Driveway Specifications Commercial driveways follow all residential rules with the following exceptions: Width: Maximum width of 35 feet. Separation: If more than one driveway is requested, there must be an 8-foot or larger separation area between them. Signage: May be required to be entrance/exit only and must be signed at the owner's expense. Stop signs or other signage may be required based on existing conditions.