Permits

We are currently developing permit forms which can be submitted electronically. Until then, we ask that you please continue to fill out the paper permit forms located in the Engineering Office.  If you have any questions regarding this, please feel free to contact us at 574-235-7800.

Online Driveway Permit Application 

Fee Schedule - Ordinance No. 47-09, to Amend Chapter 6.08 of the St. Joseph Code Entitled "Permit Fees"

Permit Type
Permit Amount
Driveway Permit - Residential
$35.00
Driveway Permit  - Commercial
$200.00
Depressed Curb
$300.00
Utility/Construction Permit
$50.00
Open Cut
$200.00
Each Additional Road Bore
$50.00
Each Additional 1/4 Mile of Right of Way Length
$15.00
Re-inspection Fee
$450.00
First Offense Fee
$500.00
Second Offense Fee
$700.00
Third Offense Fee
$1,000.00
Failure to Activate a Permit
$450.00
Improper Backfill
$1,000.00
Improper Restoration
$450.00
Improper Maintenance of Traffic
$500.00
SWPPP Permit
$150.00