Check a driveway or right-of-way permit in Lee County
A County-maintained road may require Lee County DOT permitting even when the property is inside a municipality. Verify road ownership and right-of-way authority before applying.
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Steps
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Identify the road owner and work location
A city boundary does not determine who maintains the frontage road. Confirm road ownership and whether the work is inside public right-of-way.
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Check Lee County DOT requirements
Review current County residential driveway and right-of-way permit requirements when the affected road is County-maintained.
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Confirm municipal or State approvals
If the road or work is not County-controlled, ask the responsible municipality or State agency for its current application and inspection requirements.
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Confirm fees and closeout
Request current fees, required plans and inspection/closeout steps from the road owner before construction.
leegov.com/dot/engineeringservices/permits
Documents
- Street address and parcel identifier
- Work limits and right-of-way sketch
- Road owner and project scope, when known