Euclid requires permits for new driveway aprons and curb cuts through the Engineering Department. Gravel driveways prohibited; paved surfaces required in residential zones.
Driveway apron installation or replacement requires a right-of-way permit and must meet city spec for concrete thickness (minimum 6 inches) and width (typically 10-20 feet residential). Contractors must be registered with Euclid. Gravel or dirt driveways are not permitted in R1-R3 residential zones; asphalt, concrete, or brick paver surfaces required.
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