FAQs • Nassau County • CivicEngage

What gives the County the right to dig up my front yard?: Some residents do not understand that the public right of way extends into what they consider to be their private property. The public right of way is usually a strip of land (sometimes around cul-de-sacs and at intersections, the right of way also has curves and/or tapers associated with it), acquired for transportation purposes; more specifically land in which the County owns the fee, or has an easement devoted to or required for use a public street. The public right of right of way usually varies from about 50 feet to 60 feet for typical residential streets, and up to more than 100 feet for principle arterial streets. In addition to public right of way, the County occasionally has utility easements for such public improvements as water, sewer, and stormwater facilities. To determine what private and public easements, if any, your property has, you should contact your title company.

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Rights of Way / Driveway Permitting (Engineering Services)

1. Do I need a permit to install a driveway?: Refer to Municode link; Appendix D Roadway and Drainage Standards
Article 8 Section 8.6.3
All driveway and/or drainage connections to and/or across public right of way shall require a permit. The pipe size and invert depth of all side drains / driveway culverts shall be approved by the County and set to the County specified grades. In cases where the driveway connection does not require a pipe, the driveway should be constructed with a minimum of six inches of reinforced concrete (3,000 psi) to conform with the existing flow line of the roadside swale, or as established by the Public Works Department. Swale driveways will not be allowed. Codes and Ordinances

2. Where do I get a permit from?: You can obtain your driveway permit from:
96161 Nassau Pl.
Yulee, FL 32097 or on our website: Engineering Application | Nassau County - Official Website (nassaucountyfl.com)

3. How do I pay for my permit?: Nassau County accepts credit card, cash, and checks for payment.

4. How long is a Right of Way / Driveway Permit good for?: 6.1.2 Upon approval by the Public Works Department, the Right of Way Permit shall allow the described construction for a specified period not to exceed six months from the date of approval. Right of Way Permits for construction may be extended with prior written approval from the Public Works Department up to a total period of 12 months. Additional extensions beyond a total permit period of 12 months shall require a new application for right of way permits to be submitted and approved, including payment of all applicable fees. For more information, view the
Municipal Code, Appendix D, Article 6, Section 1.2

5. What is the number to Sunshine State One Call (Call before you dig)?: 8-1-1 or (800) 432-4770

6. What gives the County the right to dig up my front yard?: Some residents do not understand that the public right of way extends into what they consider to be their private property. The public right of way is usually a strip of land (sometimes around cul-de-sacs and at intersections, the right of way also has curves and/or tapers associated with it), acquired for transportation purposes; more specifically land in which the County owns the fee, or has an easement devoted to or required for use a public street. The public right of right of way usually varies from about 50 feet to 60 feet for typical residential streets, and up to more than 100 feet for principle arterial streets. In addition to public right of way, the County occasionally has utility easements for such public improvements as water, sewer, and stormwater facilities. To determine what private and public easements, if any, your property has, you should contact your title company.

7. How much does a driveway permit cost?: Please view the Fees section of the
Right of Way / Driveway Permitting Page

8. What are the specifications for constructing my driveway?: View the Driveway Construction Standards