A permit is required if installing a driveway approach, sidewalk or curb and gutter on the public right-of-way. There is no fee required for this permit. Homeowners cannot take out this permit. The permit can only be issued to a licensed contractor. The contractor must be licensed with the State of Minnesota as a residential building contractor or have a commercial contractor's license with the City of St. Cloud. To become licensed as a commercial contractor with the City of St. Cloud, please contact the Building Safety Department at 320-255-7239.

Work shall comply with City of St. Cloud Standard Detail Plates STRT-10 (Residential Driveway) and/or STRT-11 (Commercial Driveway) along with City restoration standards and cold weather concrete pavement protection guidelines.

To apply for this permit, the licensed contractor can email the permit application along with the sketch to engineering@ci.stcloud.mn.us.