Driveway aprons in Broome County municipalities require permits when connecting to town or county roads. NYSDOT highway work permit required for state route connections. Typical max driveway width 24 feet residential.
Curb cuts onto Binghamton city streets require a permit from DPW (Code Ch. 276). Town of Vestal and Town of Union require driveway permits from the Highway Superintendent under NY Town Law §130(7). Broome County roads (CR routes) require a permit from the Broome County DPW (607-778-2185). State routes (NY 17, NY 7, NY 434, I-81, I-86) require an NYSDOT Highway Work Permit per 17 NYCRR Part 131. Residential driveways typically capped at 20-24 ft wide at the right-of-way; sight-distance triangles protected. Culvert size usually 12-15 inch minimum.
Unpermitted curb cut: $250-$500 plus cost to restore curb. NYSDOT unpermitted work: $1,000+ under 17 NYCRR Part 131.
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