With regard to the Ohio Revised Code, any work done privately within a County road's right-of-way requires a written permit from the Board of County Commissioners. These permits are required to ensure that work within roadside right-of-ways meet Paulding County standards.

Permits are free of charge and will be issued upon approval from the Board of County Commissioners. The Board considers all applications based on the recommendations of the Paulding County Engineer's Department.

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Application to Tile an Open Ditch (59 KB)
An applicant must file this form in preparation for installing a new driveway, enclosing a ditch or gutter with tile, or replacing an existing drive pipe. Each application will be evaluated based on potential water flow, length of enclosure, and zoning regulations. An appropriate tile size and type will be recommended for each application.

If you are installing a new driveway on a County road, you need to contact the Paulding County Engineer's office to receive a driveway permit. A two week minimum notification is required to effectively process your application. If you are installing along a Township road, please contact your Township Trustee. A State permit is required if you are installing along a State or Federal Highway.

Installing a pipe without authorization and/or that impedes the flow of water could result in a legal situation between landownders or being forced to correct the problem at your expense.

Application to Work Across County Roads (65 KB)
This permit is required for work that will involve a cut across county roads. Working across a county road will require additional planning to coordinate road closures and public notices. The applicant will be subject to sign rental and set up fees. Examples may include installation of a new outlet pipe or buried utilities.

Application to Work Along County Roads (65 KB)
This permit is required for a variety of work including ditch work, shoulder work, tree planting, buried utilities, and any work not covered by other permits.

Special Permit Application (62 KB)
This permit is required when oversized or overweight vehicles are being moved over County roadways. Moving mobile homes, heavy equipment, houses, and barns are some examples of special permit projects.

It is the Engineer's Department duty to oversee and inspect all permit projects. Representatives will work with the applicant before, during, and after the job to ensure the project is completed in a safe and timely manner. Upon satisfactory completion, a written or verbal release will be granted to the applicant.

Please contact our office for additional permit information and to arrange a meeting with a representative regarding your project.