Driveway
Permits
Frequently Asked
Questions
Questions or Comments?
Call (970) 244-1765 or email
Mesa County issues permits for ANY construction
activities within the Mesa County Right of Way. Which includes
all public drainage easements, rights-of-way and roads, whether
gravel or paved, under the control and jurisdiction of Mesa
County. Permits are also required for the transportation of
vehicles or loads which exceed the legal load limit for size or
weight, as defined by The Colorado Department of Transportation.
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Why are permits required?
Permits are designed to assist in the
facilitation of safe and proper construction activities and the
safe movement of oversize/overweight vehicles within public
Rights of Way under the jurisdiction of Mesa County. Liabilities
to the traveling public, the contractor/carrier, owner and Mesa
County are minimized through diligent adherence to the conditions
of permits issued by Mesa County. Inspections are performed by
the staff of Mesa County Engineering in an effort to preserve the
integrity and safety of our transportation corridors. We want our
roads to be safe for everyone who uses them or works in them.
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How is a permit obtained?
All permits may be obtained from our office at
750 Main Street in downtown Grand Junction, Colorado. Or, call
one of the numbers at the top of this page and we will be happy
to mail you the appropriate form.
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What specific permit is required?
For construction activities, you will need one of the
following:
1. If you are going to
be installing, performing maintenance on, or repairing
any public or private utility located within the Mesa
County Right of Way, you will need to obtain an Underground and
Utility Permit.
You should apply for the permit at least three working
days prior to the expected start date of your project.
You may be required to submit a Traffic Control Plan
prepared by a certified Traffic Control Supervisor as
well as a set of plans for your project. The fee for the
Underground and
Utility Permit is $25.00.
If a road closure is requested the permit fee doubles.
Please read
APPLICABLE PROVISIONS
before completing permit.
To print a blank Underground and
Utility Permit 
Blank Form
PDF Form
Mail completed form with a check or money order for $25.00 to:
Mesa County Public Works, PO Box 20,000, Grand Junction, CO 81502-5013
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2. If you are going to
be doing work which will impact the surface of a Mesa
County Right of Way ie: landscaping, sidewalks, curb and
gutter, or improving an existing driveway, you will be
required to obtain a Surface
Alteration Permit. Please apply for the
permit at least three working days prior to starting your
project. You may be required to submit plans or a Traffic
Control Plan. The fee for the Surface
Alteration Permit is $25.00.
To print a blank Surface
Alteration Permit 
Blank Form
PDF Form
Mail completed form with a check or money order for $25.00 to:
Mesa County Public Works, PO Box 20,000, Grand Junction, CO 81502-5013
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3. A
Driveway Permit
is required for the construction of any new
driveway which will access a Mesa County Right of Way.
You will be required to illustrate the location of the
proposed driveway on the permit form and to flag the
driveway location on your property. Please allow 10-15 working days after we receive the completed permit form
for processing of the permit. The fee for the Driveway Permit
is $10.00.
To complete a Driveway Permit
online 
Blank Form
PDF Form
Mail completed form with a check or money order for $10.00 to:
Mesa County Public Works, PO Box 20,000, Grand Junction, CO 81502-5013
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