Curb Cut Permit

The Curb Cut Permit is required for the approval of the location of any proposed curb alterations (raising, lowering, widening, narrowing, adding, removing, or relocating) in the City Right-of-Way. If proposed curb alterations are part of a site plan approved by the Office of Zoning Administration, this application is not required. In addition, a separate Road Cut Permit is required to approve the construction of curb alterations.

Apply for Curb Cut Permit

Learn more about curb cut requirements and steps to apply below:

Who needs to Apply?

The Property Owner or Contractor must apply.

Permit Requirements:

The Property Owner is responsible for the cost of the approved curb alteration, including maintenance.

The Property Owner may choose their own Contractor or use a Contractor provided by the City of Syracuse:

If the Contractor is chosen by the Property Owner, the Contractor must obtain a Road Cut Permit to perform the work.
If the Contractor is provided by the City, the Property Owner may pay the cost in a lump sum or may finance the cost of construction over a ten-year period by paying the cost as an additional charge to property taxes during that period.

The design must conform to the City’s design standards and the “Policy and Standards for Entrances to State Highways” latest edition, published by the State of New York.

If proposed curb alteration is approved, the Property Owner must contact Street Repair Inspector Matt Fiato at 315-882-3101 one week prior to starting construction, to arrange for an inspection to ensure that the work is done according to City specifications.

Fee:

Fees associated with the curb cut permit will be determined as part of the road cut permit application. For a complete list of fees associated with the road cut permit, click here.

Steps to Apply

The Curb Cut Permit Application is on the City’s Online Application Portal. If you require assistance with online access, please visit us in person at the Central Permit Office.

Online

Step 1.What you Need to Apply

To-Scale Engineering Drawing (Scale: 1-inch equals 20 feet):
The drawing must include all appropriate topography, property lines, street lines, sidewalks, proposed curb cut location with dimensions, and distances on either side of the proposed driveway to the nearest intersection.

Step 2.Access the Application

Click the button below to apply online. If this is your first time using the Online Application Portal, you will need to create an account. Instructions for the portal can be found here.

Step 3.Complete Application

Follow the steps to provide the required information.

Step 4.Review

Several City departments will review the application. Please allow at least 10 business days for review once a complete application has been submitted.

Step 5.Permit Issuance

Once approved, a digital version of the permit will be sent to you. You must print the permit and have it available at the project site.

Step 6.Request Inspection

If proposed curb alteration is approved, the Property Owner must contact Street Repair Inspector Matt Fiato at 315-882-3101 one week prior to starting construction, to arrange for an inspection to ensure that the work is done according to City specifications.

Apply for Curb Cut Permit

In Person

Step 1.Visit the Central Permit Office

One Park Place
300 South State Street, 1st Floor
Syracuse, NY 13202

The main entrance is located on the south side of the building, on East Onondaga Street. Parking is available for visitors at the One Park Place Parking Lot, located at 343 East Onondaga Street.

Step 2.Online Access

You may use the computer located at the front kiosk in the Central Permit Office to access the application online. From here, see steps 1 to 6 outlined in the Online Steps to Apply. If you have questions or need assistance, a staff member can help you.