Fairbanks Alaska Right-of-Way and Driveway Permit Guide

Fairbanks separates building permits from engineering permits for right-of-way work, including sidewalk or traffic-lane closures, street excavation, and driveway construction in public right-of-way.

Permit takeaway

Fairbanks Engineering provides right-of-way permitting materials for closing a sidewalk or traffic lane, street excavation, and constructing a driveway on public right-of-way.

Zoning and placement

Driveway and right-of-way work should be checked separately from building permits because it can involve public streets, sidewalks, drainage, and engineering review.

Building and trade review

Homeowners planning driveway approaches, utility trenching, sidewalk closure, or street occupancy should confirm whether Engineering approval is needed before scheduling contractors.

Call before applying when

Call before cutting a curb, changing a driveway approach, closing a sidewalk, occupying a traffic lane, or excavating near the street.

Documents to prepare

• Right-of-way application
• Driveway application when applicable
• Site address
• Work description
• Traffic or pedestrian control information

Inspection planning

• Contact Engineering
• Choose the correct right-of-way form
• Submit required documents
• Wait for review
• Follow permit conditions during work

Official sources

• Fairbanks Right-of-Way Permit Applications
• Fairbanks Forms and Applications
• Fairbanks Building Department

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.