Permits

Adopt-A-Road Permit

Any person or organization wanting to adopt a section of a County-owned highway must fill out an Adopt-A-Road Permit Application. There is no charge for the permit application. Vests and trash bags are provided by the County.

Driveway Permit

Any person wanting to construct a private or commercial driveway on Jefferson County right-of-way must have a Driveway Permit. The permit escrow fee is $500 and is fully refundable upon satisfactory completion of the driveway.

Land Disturbance Permit

Any person or organization engaged in a land disturbance activity of 5000 sf. up to one acre or 5' or more cut of fill must first obtain a Minor Land Disturbance Permit. If the disturbance activity is over one acre a Major Land Disturbance Permit must first be obtained as described in Section 505.190 of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson County. The property owner, or an authorized representative, must submit a complete application, in writing, upon forms furnished by the County. The application shall be in accordance with the permit submission requirements delineated in Section 505.200 of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson County.

Permission To Dump

Any person that would like to give Jefferson County Highway Division,  consent to dump dirt, fill, and more onto your property, in an agreeable area. There is no charge to receive this fill but not all locations will be accepted.

Special Road Use Permit

Any person wanting to make use of the County road right-of-way must have a Special Road Use Permit. There is no charge for a permit, but the applicant is required to provide a certificate of insurance when working on County right-of-way.

Stream Buffer Variance

The Stream Buffer Variance Permit Application is a request for relief against Section 505.170 of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson County to have activity in the protected stream buffers. Section 505.170 of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson County for guidelines on Erosion and Sediment Control/Stormwater Management Design Criteria details Stream Buffer guidelines. See also Section 505.950 of the Code of Ordinances of Jefferson County for guidelines on Variances. You may also reach out to the stormwater office via phone at 636-797-6228 for questions.

Utility Permit

Any person wanting to install a utility pipe or wire across or under a County road must have a Utility Permit. The cost of the permit is $50.00. A $5,000 performance bond is required.