Sidewalk & Grading

Residential Permits

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING SIDEWALK AND GRADING
The Sidewalk and Grading Permit is issued for any work performed within a platted subdivision. It is intended to have an expedited process since subdivisions are required to have planned drainage when initially developed. The Sidewalk & Grading Permit verifies that your development plans do not change the planned drainage of the subdivision.

Sidewalk and Grading Application Instructions
1. Make sure you have a site plan for your development.

Please review the appropriate checklist(s) on the right to make sure your plan has the necessary information.

2. Follow the instructions for creating an account if you have not already done so.
3. Use your Username and Password to log into your LCExpress account.
4. Select "Create Application" at the top.
5. Select "Sidewalk & Grading."
6. Review the "Application Help" and then click OK.
7. Click on "Begin Application."
8. Answer the intake questions providing as much detail as possible about your development project.
9. In the final step, you will need to upload your Site Plan.

You must name the site plan: Click on the word label next to your attachment and name the file.

10. Click submit.

You will receive an 8 digit case number if all information is submitted correctly (2024-1234)

11. The LCEO will review and verify the details of your application to confirm appropriate jurisdiction and required documentation.
12. The LCEO will invoice fees.
13. Pay the application fee

Application fees can be found in the Fee Schedule on the Permits home page of the LCEO website.

14. The LCEO will review your submitted documentation for compliance.

Once the permit can be approved, the LCEO will coordinate with the Lucas County Building Regulations (LCBR) to confirm approval. We will provide a Blue Slip to the LCBR.

Checklists to Help Your Plans Meet Minimum Requirements

Pools Checklist

New House in a Subdivision
Checklist

Home Addition, Garage, Shed
in a Subdivision Checklist

Drainage System Checklist
(sump pumps, yard drains, etc)

Other Helpful Links

Manual & Standards

How to Create an LCExpress
Account

Making Permit Fee Payments

Creating a Simple Site Plan
with LCEO GIS

How Do I Get My Blue Slip

FAQs