During the spring, many homeowners are busy in their yards starting numerous landscaping projects. When it comes to planning larger-scale projects, such as a new drainage system to the street, Collierville residents need to ask themselves if this requires a construction permit. If the drainage system plan involves a “curb cut”, the answer is yes – it does require a permit. A curb cut is when the curb running along the street is altered by creating a ramp or apron for something such as a driveway, or redirecting water to provide a drainage solution. The Town requires a curb cut permit to ensure the work does not affect the structural integrity of the curb providing a long-term solution with strong, surrounding infrastructure. An inadequate curb cut can be subject to erosion over time, and possibly create more drainage issues in the future. 

To apply for a curb cut permit, visit the Building and Codes Division at Collierville Town Hall at 500 Poplar View Parkway. The Building and Codes Division is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, and you can reach them by phone at (901) 457-2310.

There is a standard fee of $45.50 for all curb cuts, and most projects will require a site map of the lot (unless an existing curb cut is not going to be altered in size.) Once the application is received, it will go through an approval process by both a Town Engineer and Building Inspector. After a physical inspection and site approval, the process is complete.  

For any questions involving an existing or future curb cut project, contact the Engineering Division at (901) 457-2340 or email Mike Kelly at mkelly@colliervilletn.gov.