Permit(s)
PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY................................................................................................ $30.00
FARM-FIELD DRIVEWAY.................................................................................................. $15.00
COMMERCIAL DRIVEWAY
First Approach
Parking spaces: <10................................................................................. $200.00
Parking spaces: 10-50.............................................................................. $300.00
Parking spaces: >50................................................................................. $400.00
Each Additional Approach...................................................................................... ½ Initial Fee
INTERSECTING ROAD ENTRANCE (Cost per Entrance)
Number of Lots: <10............................................................................... $200.00
Number of Lots: 10-50............................................................................ $300.00
Number of Lots: >50............................................................................... $400.00
UTILITY PERMITS
Annual Utility Maintenance Permit......................................................... $200.00+Oxcart Processing Fee
General Right of Way Utility Permit....................................................... $200.00+Oxcart Processing Fee
TRANSPORTATION PERMITS
All Moving Permits................................................................................. $0.00+Oxcart Processing Fee
PARADES, BANNERS & GOVERNMENT AGENCY PERMITS..................................... $0.00
NOTES:
- If the driveway is an existing drive given a hard surface treatment or upgrade the permit fee will be reduced by one-half. (Excludes Commercial and Road Entrance Permits)
- If work has begun prior to approval of the permit, the permit fee will be doubled.
- One permit fee will be charged for residential driveways if they are located on the same property.
- Multiple farm-field driveways will be covered under the same permit fee if the driveways are on adjacent or adjoining lands as long as the applicant has the property leased for agricultural purposes.
- Commercial driveways with less than a 10’ median will be treated as one driveway.
- All permit fees shall be paid by check or money order made payable to: Mecosta County Road Commission
Transportation Permits Process:
Starting May 2, 2022 the Mecosta County Road Commission will be changing the way we process all transportation permits. We will be using an online-based permitting system via the web at www.oxcartpermits.com. We will no longer process transportation related permits in person or via fax. Any entity wanting to apply for a moving permit for Mecosta County roads must use the Oxcart permitting software. Registration is easy and can be completed on the Oxcart website under the Trucking login/sign-up link www.oxcartpermits.com/user/login. Once registered, companies will then be able to reap the benefits of the following via Oxcart:
- Access a simple to use online interface for requesting local permits.
- Paperless permits downloadable to your computer or any mobile device.
- Eliminate tedious paper processes, emailing and scanning.
- Speed the process of permit approvals
- Feature an online, interactive mapping solution to assist in route selection
- Online permit approvals pushed to your email inbox.
MOVING PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE USING THE OXCART LINK BELOW:
Click Here to Setup a New Oxcart Account
Utility Permits Process:
Starting September 19, 2022 the Mecosta County Road Commission will be changing the way we process all Utility permits. We will be using an online-based permitting system via the web at www.oxcartpermits.com. We will no longer process Utility related permits in person or via fax. Any entity wanting to apply for a Utility permit for Mecosta County roads must use the Oxcart permitting software. Registration is easy and can be completed on the Oxcart website under the login/sign-up link www.oxcartpermits.com/user/login. Once registered, companies will then be able to reap the benefits of the following via Oxcart:
- Access a simple to use online interface for requesting local permits.
- Paperless permits downloadable to your computer or any mobile device.
- Eliminate tedious paper processes, emailing and scanning.
- Speed the process of permit approvals
- Feature an online, interactive mapping solution to assist in route selection
- Online permit approvals pushed to your email inbox.
UTILITY PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE USING THE OXCART LINK BELOW:
Click Here to Setup a New Oxcart Account
Driveway Permits & General Right of Way Permits
You must have a permit to do any work within the Road Commission's right of ways; and permits are required to install new driveways and to update or change an existing driveway. The Mecosta County Road Commission for does NOT issue permits for State Trunk lines. Contact MDOT's TSC office in Cadillac for state permits.
If you require a right of way permit, please fax, mail or email the permit form and proof of insurance (Insurance requirements are listed on the application). Permit applications can be faxed to 231-796-5287, mailed to 120 N Dekrafft Ave Big Rapids, MI 49307 or emailed to jfirman@mecostaroads.org.
Right of Way Permits:
Adopt A Road
General Right of Way Permit
***Mecosta County road commission accepts exact cash or check made out to “Mecosta County Road Commission” for Driveway Permits.