Naperville Driveway and Right-of-Way Permit Guide

Naperville driveway and right-of-way work requires property owners to document pavement changes, apron materials, plat dimensions, and work in city-owned streets, parkways, alleys, sidewalks, or easements.

Permit takeaway

Naperville requires a driveway permit before installing a new driveway, and decorative driveway apron materials require a right-of-way encroachment license agreement with the permit application.

Zoning and placement

New or expanded driveways must meet zoning requirements, and changes must be clearly shown and dimensioned on a legal plat of survey.

Building and trade review

Naperville requires a right-of-way permit whenever work will obstruct or excavate a city-owned street, parkway, alley, sidewalk, or easement.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the driveway is new or expanded, the apron uses decorative pavement, the work affects sidewalk, curb, gutter, parkway, alley, or any city-owned right-of-way.

Documents to prepare

• Driveway permit application
• Legal plat of survey
• Right-of-way encroachment agreement if applicable
• ROW permit application if city-owned area is affected
• Pavement material details

Inspection planning

• Apply through Civic Access
• Show dimensions and property-line distances
• Coordinate right-of-way work timing
• Schedule required inspections before closeout

Official sources

• Naperville Driveway Permit
• Naperville Right-of-Way Permit
• Naperville Residential Driveway Requirements

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