Permits and Plan Review

OC DPW Permit

View the Procedure for Obtaining a Driveway or Utility Permit (PDF) from Orange County.

View the Plan Review Checklist (PDF) for proposed projects along County Roads.

View the Dedication of Lands and Easements Checklist (PDF)

View the Policy and Standards for Permit Work within County Right-of-Way (PDF). All work within a County Right-of-Way and all work requiring access from a County Road Right-of-Way must have project plans prepared in conformance with the Policy and Standards. Plans for all proposed work must be approved by the Department of Public Works before a Highway Work Permit can be issued.

   PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

  • Permit for Work on a County Road (PDF): All work within the County Right-of-Way and all work requiring access from a County Road Right-of-Way must have a Highway Work Permit from the Orange County Department of Public Works under Section 136 of the New York State Highway Law.
  • Special Event Permit (PDF): All functions using a County Road or County owned property require a Special Event Permit issued by the Orange County Department of Public Works.
  • Special Hauling Permit (PDF): All oversized and/or overweight vehicles (length, width, and/or weight) using a County Road or Bridge within Orange County requires a Special Hauling Permit issued by the Orange County Department of Public Works.