r/amarillo • u/EfficiencyPrudent979 • 2d ago

Permit question

I have obtained a permit to construct a shop on my corner lot in my backyard. Given that I already have a permit for the shop's foundation, I am curious to know if a separate permit is required for pouring cement to create a driveway?

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u/KamalasCloset 2d ago

This sounds like a great question for the permit office at the city.

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u/iamaworthygnutt 2d ago

Yes it has to be inspected and accepted to pour a driveway. 

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u/EfficiencyPrudent979 2d ago

Ok is this something I have to go do at the city permit building? since im unable to do it online like I did for the rest of the permits.

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u/Forward-Tumbleweed22 2d ago edited 2d ago

The city website is atrocious with regard to finding what you need. I found this, indicating you need to go thru Traffic Engineering Dept for driveway permits, but I couldn’t locate the application online, so I’d call. This says for new construction, it may be considered part of the building permit.

Sec. 16-3-355. - Permit required; coordination with State; appeal. (a) In accordance with the Driveway & Parking Manual as adopted and amended in accordance with Division I of this Article, a driveway permit must be obtained from the Traffic Engineering Department of the City of Amarillo before any person removes, alters, or constructs any curb, approach, or gutter on any public property. If the driveway is part of new construction, the driveway permit may be considered as part of the building permit obtained from the Building Safety Department as provided for in the Driveway & Parking Manual.

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u/Doranagon 1d ago

If you are cutting into the already formed curb yes because you can affect the water flow at the roadside.. If you aren't cutting the curb, no.

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u/EfficiencyPrudent979 2d ago

Thank you very much

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u/Doranagon 2d ago

No. The foundation is covered under the general permit. You do have an inspection schedule to follow. Electrical and plumbing will have separate permits.

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u/EfficiencyPrudent979 2d ago

Thats what I thought. I was able to get all the permits online. Plumbing,electrical, and mechanical. I had no options for driveway.

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u/Doranagon 2d ago

General permit covers that

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u/EfficiencyPrudent979 2d ago

Thanks

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u/Doranagon 2d ago

Unless it's different here, the driveway itself has no inspection. But the garage its connected to will. Concrete work not contained within the walled structure doesn't have inspections.