Concrete Driveways & Sidewalks in North Bend, WA

Driveways & sidewalks in North Bend: what to know

Chapter 12.24 of the North Bend code, the Right-of-Way Use Code, lists curb cuts and driveways among Type B permit activities under section 12.24.070(B)(2). That puts the approach and its connection to the street on the right-of-way track, which we confirm with the city before the slab is set. The building side is separate: the city’s permit FAQ exempts driveways and sidewalks that are not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below, and zoning and setback rules still apply.

On a sloped lot the grade decides where runoff goes, so we set the slab to shed water away from the garage and the house. We check the new approach against the existing curb line before forms are set.

Permits and rules in North Bend

The curb cut or apron is a Type B right-of-way permit activity under section 12.24.070(B)(2), so we confirm which office handles it and what it requires before quoting. The building exemption covers a driveway or walk that stays no more than 30 inches above grade and clear of any basement or story below. Chapter 12.24 governs work in the right-of-way, and we ask the city how it applies to the walk at your frontage. We confirm both points for your address before quoting, and we tell you which one sets the schedule.

Rules change and vary by parcel, so we confirm the current requirements with the city before we start.

How we approach it

Confirm the Type B right-of-way permit for the curb cut under Chapter 12.24
Measure the finished height to confirm it stays within the 30-inch exemption
Set the slab to shed runoff away from the garage and the house
Match the new approach to the existing curb line before forms are set

For the full process, see our Concrete Driveways & Sidewalks page.

Building in the cold months? See our guide to winter concrete pours.

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Questions from North Bend homeowners

Do I need a permit to replace my North Bend driveway?

Maybe. A replacement that stays at or under 30 inches above grade, and sits over no basement or story, falls within the city’s building exemption for driveways. A curb cut or apron in the right-of-way is a Type B permit activity under Chapter 12.24, so we check the approach before quoting.

Does North Bend require a permit for a sidewalk repair?

Chapter 12.24, the Right-of-Way Use Code, governs work in the public right-of-way, and we ask the city how a repair at your frontage is handled before we start. The building exemption covers sidewalks no more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below.

How high can a North Bend driveway sit above grade without a building permit?

The city’s permit FAQ exempts driveways and sidewalks that are not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below. A higher slab, or one over a story below, needs a closer look, so we measure the finished height before we design the approach.