Utica, NY Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

New or modified driveway access in Oneida County requires a highway work permit, with the permitting authority depending on which road the driveway enters. State routes (NY 5, 8, 12, 26, 28, 31, 49, 69, 365) require a NYSDOT Highway Work Permit from Region 2 (Utica). County highways require a permit from the Oneida County Department of Public Works, Highway Division (phone 315-736-3212). Local town or village roads are permitted by the town highway superintendent per NY Highway Law §149. Required specifications commonly include: minimum sight distance based on posted speed (typically 250-450 feet), maximum 2% grade for first 25 feet from pavement, minimum 10-foot width for single-family, 20-foot width for commercial. Culvert pipe (typically 12-15 inch diameter HDPE or corrugated metal) is required for driveways crossing roadside ditches; exact specs are set by the permitting authority. Urban lots in Utica and Rome require curb cut permits from the city engineer.