PROCEDURES AND FORMS FOR PERMITS
TRANSPORTATION PERMITS
Transportation Permits are NOT available online at this time. The Permit may be completed either in our office or via mail. They will NOT be accepted via fax. However, the required Certificate of Automobile Liability of at least $500,000, listing Tuscola County Road Commission as Certificate Holder, will be accepted via fax.
R-O-W PERMITS
Any time work is to be performed in the County Road Right of Way a permit is required. Some examples are, but not limited to:
| Residential Driveways |
Commercial Driveways |
| Hard-Surface Existing Driveway |
Open Cutting of Roadway |
| Grading or Landscaping |
Tree Trimming/Removal |
| Fence Installation |
Ditching/Clean Out |
| Yard Enclosure |
Roadside Mowing |
| Dust Control |
Surveying** |
**Surveyor's may call the office regarding blanket permits.
To obtain a Right of Way Permit, two (2) copies may be printed and brought directly to the Caro office with ORIGINAL SIGNATURES ONLY, or the permit can be applied for directly at the office. THERE WILL BE NO FAXING OR MAILING OF RIGHT OF WAY PERMITS! If printing via the website and bringing to the office, please provide signature only. You MAY fill out the worksheet (Page one under ROW Permit .pdf file) included and provide as much information as possible. Otherwise, ALL other information will be taken by the office staff and typed onto permit form.
*PLEASE NOTE*
To obtain a permit you MUST come to the Caro office to complete the process. You will be given flags, and the location will be inspected by a Road Commission Foreman/Engineer. The permit will be mailed to you within a reasonable amount of time with recommendations listed on the permit. For further information, please contact the Caro Office at 989.673.2128. Please see printable insurance requirements and form at the links below.
Insurance Requirements for R-O-W Permits
Right-of-Way Permit Worksheet and Form
(Worksheet MAY be completed with as much information as possible. This is the same worksheet/information the office staff will fill out/require from the applicant and/or contractor.) PLEASE, only signatures on the actual forms. All other information must be typed onto form by office staff.
There is no fee for Right-of-Way Permits.
Minimum culvert requirements are 20 feet in length and 12 inches in diameter.
Culverts may be purchased for use in the Right-of-Way (with approved permit) from the Road Commission. Call for pricing. Delivery is at no charge upon payment via check or cash. We do not accept credit cards.
No headwalls allowed.
Plastic pipe may be used with the following provisions:
- Corrugated plastic pipe for 12" to 36" only. Must meet AASHTO Standard M-294.
- Metal flared end sections required or plastic pipe must be connected to metal pipe.
- Minimum 12" cover over pipe.
- May be used for yard enclosures. Catch basins are required every 100' or at lot line (varying depending on the road drainage).
- In backfilling, no stones larger than 1 inch diameter shall be placed within 6 inches of pipe.