Permits

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Listed below are our various permit application forms.

If you would like to fill out a permit application, please print it out and fill it out by hand, or complete the fillable PDF fields, and send the application, all required documentation, and permit fee check to 12665 Merritt Rd, Chardon, OH 44024, or email it to GCEPermits@geauga.oh.gov. Please refer to our Permit Cost Schedule below for permit costs.

Highway Use Manual

Driveway Permit Application

Details on Drive Permit Applications

  • The applicant is responsible for the cost of the drive permit ($75 cash or check made payable to the Geauga County Engineer), and the cost of the drive culvert pipe (Applicant to purchase elsewhere)
  • The County Engineer sizes drive pipes for all county and most township roads
  • The County Engineer will install/replace all drive pipes on county roads. There is no charge for installation/replacement of these drive pipes
  • For details regarding drive pipe installation on township roads, please contact your township
  • The County Engineer will assign an address slip for your parcel on a state route upon your request. For details regarding drive pipe installation on state routes, please contact the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Submit completed permit applications to GCEPermits@geauga.oh.gov.

Download Application

Highway Use Permit Application

Details on highway use permit application

  • The cost for a Highway Use Permit is $30 (cash or check made payable to the Geauga County Engineer)
  • This permit is for any excavation within the right-of-way on all county and some township roads
  • A performance guarantee in the form of a bond or certified check will be required for all permits granted. The bond or certified check shall be posted prior to the issuance of the permit and shall remain in force for a period of ninety (90) days following completion of the restoration of the Highway right of way
  • The bond or certified check shall be for the amount established by the Geauga County Engineer’s Office to ensure the complete restoration of any pavement, drainage, shoulder, structures, sod, or other items disturbed by the permittee

Submit completed permit applications to GCEPermits@geauga.oh.gov.

Download Application

Ditch Enclosure Permit Application

Details on the ditch enclosure permit application

  • There is no charge for a Ditch Enclosure Permit Application
  • The County Engineer’s Office will inspect and determine the appropriate size pipe for the ditch enclosure
  • Residents assume maintenance and responsibility for the ditch enclosure after the installation is complete
  • The Geauga County Engineer’s Office reserves the right to remove the enclosure if it is found that it is not maintained to properly handle the roadside drainage
  • For any ditch enclosures/eliminations done on State Routes, the applicant will need to contact the Ohio Department of Transportation at 440-834-4441

Submit completed permit applications to GCEPermits@geauga.oh.gov.

Download Application

Hauling Permit Application

Details on various hauling permit applications

  • Trip and Return Permit Application: This permit is for overweight loads to travel to and from a single location. The cost of this permit application is $40.
  • Annual Overwidth Permit Application: This permit covers legal weight loads that are from 8’6″ up to and including 12′ width. A single permit will cover the tractor and any trailers or legal loads that fall within the gross width for a period of one year. The cost for this permit is $25.
  • Construction Permit Application: This permit provides a company undertaking a project to permit the oversized loads going to and from a project on a specified route for a specified period of time. A permit is needed for each tractor. The cost for this permit is $40.
  • Special Hauling Permit: This is a permit that requires special conditions that will be reviewed by the Geauga County Engineer’s Office. The cost for this permit is $40 (Cash or check made payable to the Geauga County Engineer).
  • Applicants are advised that these permits cover all Geauga County highways.
  • Permits to move over state highways must be obtained by contacting the State (ODOT)  440-834-4441
  • The Geauga County Engineer’s Office handles these permits for some township roads, but others must be obtained from the respective township.

Submit completed permit applications to GCEPermits@geauga.oh.gov.

Download Application

Permit Cost Schedule

Use our Permit Cost Schedule to determine the cost of the permit for which you are applying

 Trip and Return: For overweight loads to travel to and from a single location. Tire sizes, axle weights, axle numbers, load weight, gross weight, tractor and trailer empty weights, types and license numbers will be required. All axle weights must still be legal as stated in the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Special Hauling Rules and Regulations. $40.00

 Annual Overwidth:  Permit covers legal weight loads that are from 8’6” up to and including 12’ width. A single permit will cover the tractor and any trailers or legal loads that fall within this gross width for a period of one year. $ 25.00

Construction Permit:  Provides a company undertaking a project to permit the oversized loads going to and from a project on a specified route for a specified period of time. A permit is needed for each tractor. $40.00

Special Permits: Permits that require special conditions will be reviewed by the Geauga County Engineer’s Office and any special arrangements, routing, bonds, escorts, videoing of the roadway, contact with utilities, etc. will be made with the applicant and all applicable parties. Each permit will be reviewed individually to determine what arrangements will need to be handled and whether the permit will be granted. An example of a special move is a building/house move. $40.00

 Driveway Permits: Driveway permits are required for proposed driveways within county and township rights of ways. The Engineer’s Office will determine the correct size and inspect the installation of drivepipes within County rights-of-way. Townships will be responsible for inspection of drivepipes installed within their Township’s rights-of-way. $ 75.00

Highway Use Permit: This permit is for any excavation within the right of way, The Geauga County Engineer shall be responsible for receiving applications for permits; Reviewing the application and plan; issuing permits; inspecting construction to insure conformity to the permit; and maintaining records of all applications and permits. $30.00

Ditch Enclosure Permit: Provides information and input from the Engineers office to correctly enclose a roadside ditch, the engineers office will determine the correct size and inspect the installation of the pipe within county right of way, the permit holder will bare the cost of materials and construction labor. No charge for permit

Please make checks out to Geauga County Engineer. Please mail your check to 12665 Merritt Rd, Chardon, OH 44024.