New Construction Driveway & Culvert Replacement

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Township Road District of Zuma Township Driveway Installation Specifications

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• New driveways on township roads should slope away from and be even with the existing road surface. If this is not possible, the Township Highway Commissioner may approve a driveway sloping toward the road providing the first four (4) feet are even with the roadway. A driveway that does not meet this requirement must be removed and reconstructed at the expense of the property owner.

• Zuma Twp will supply up to a 12” x 24’ culvert for new or replacement driveways. Any project requiring larger than 12” x 24’ culvert with be at cost to property owner.

• When installing a driveway and or field entrance, a permit for a driveway installation on the township right-of-way is required. Driveway Permits expire after 120 days. Construction must take place during this time.

• Property owners are required to obtain a $5,000 bond and attach a copy with submitted permit to the Township Highway Commissioner.

• Driveway installation and restoration will be at the owner’s expense. The owner will also be responsible for replacing culverts damaged during construction.

• Concrete headwalls poured on or around a driveway culvert is prohibited.

• Driveways must be constructed with CA6 gravel or better (grade 7 or 9). A minimum of six inches of cover over the culvert is required. The gravel must extend from the road surface to the right of way line.

• No obstruction of water flow through the ditch line is allowed. (i.e. rock, timber, concrete walls, brick, etc..).

• If a house or other building is constructed, the property owner must obtain a Driveway Permit and have the driveway installed before a Building Permit will be issued. The Township Highway Commissioner may require a bond before issuing a permit. The bond will be returned after the driveway construction and restoration are approved.

• If the driveway is paved, the bituminous surface must be even with the road surface.

• After completion of the construction and restoration work, the Permittee must call the Highway Commissioner for an inspection.

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