Concrete Driveways & Sidewalks in Parkland, WA

Driveways & sidewalks in Parkland: what to know

Pierce County’s driveway guidance says a permit is generally not needed when the grade, drainage, and width of a driveway stay as they are. A slab replaced on the same line and grade is the case that guidance describes. A driveway in a critical area is different, since the county says a permit may be required there, so the parcel’s critical area status gets read before forms are set.

Work inside the county right-of-way is a separate question. The county says that work needs approval from Planning and Public Works, and it requires the driveway approach to meet current standards. Ditch cuts, culverts, and shoulder regrading inside that right-of-way fall under the same approval, so they stay off the slab estimate until the county has answered.

Permits and rules in Parkland

Before we price a Parkland driveway, we confirm whether grade, drainage, or width will change, and we check the parcel for critical areas. Where the apron touches the county road, we ask Development Engineering for the requirements in writing, since the county says every parcel is unique. Right-of-way work waits for Planning and Public Works approval, and we verify that approval is on file before crews start.

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

How we approach it

Note whether grade, drainage, or width will change
Check the parcel for critical areas before forms go up
Ask Development Engineering about the apron in writing
Hold right-of-way work until county approval is on file

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 Parkland homeowners

Does a Parkland driveway replacement need a county permit?

Generally not, if the driveway keeps its grade, drainage, and width, according to the county’s driveway page. A driveway in a critical area may need a permit, so we check that status first and then ask the county about anything that changes on the lot.

What does Pierce County require at a Parkland driveway apron?

The county says the approach must meet current standards, a requirement from the County Engineer that protects the public entering a county road. We ask Development Engineering for the apron details in writing before the pour, then file the reply with the job.

Who approves work in the right-of-way beside a Parkland driveway?

Planning and Public Works does. The county says any work within its right-of-way needs that approval, so a culvert, ditch cut, or shoulder regrade waits until it is granted. We list each right-of-way item on the estimate as its own line.