Permits
Permits and Applications
Looking for an application or permit?
Check out the information below about Public Works permits and applications. These can be dropped off in person at our Avery Building, located at 360 SW Avery Ave.
If you don’t find what you’re looking for, check out the Community Development permits page.
Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC)
This permit is necessary for anyone or any business planning to disturb at least one-quarter acre of land or create a solid surface of at least one-quarter acre. To calculate your impact or disturbed area, use this worksheet. Resources for Erosion and Sediment Control permit applicants can be found here.
Stormwater Management (SWM)
The Benton County Stormwater Program’s main objective is to reduce the amount of pollution, erosion and sediment entering our rivers and streams. Your construction project may require this permit. To determine your impervious area, use this worksheet. Additional resources for Stormwater Management permit applicants can be found here.
Event Permit
If you’re looking to have an event in the county right of way or road, you’ll need to fill out this application for a permit. This form is a fillable PDF
Work in the Right of Way
If you are going to be preforming any kind of work in the County right of way, you’ll need to apply for this permit.
Ag & Wildlife Protection Program (AWPP) Grant
Farmers in Benton County can receive up to $5000 to install protective fencing, animal housing, sound and light devices and other wildlife deterrents to prevent damage or loss from wild predators and beavers. Learn more.
Dust Control
Every year the Public Works Department works with a local distributor to apply a dust control product to local roads. If you want your road to get this special treatment, you’ll need to fill out this application and pay the fees. Learn more.
Adopt-A-Road
If you, your group or club want to volunteer to keep a street clean and maintained, you’ll need to fill out this application. Learn more.
No Spray
Annually, the Public Works Roads team administers herbicides to control roadside vegetation. If you wish to take charge of vegetation management along your roadside rather than relying on the county’s spraying, you will be required to complete this permit application. Learn more.
Road Approach
A permit for a road approach might be necessary when a landowner enhances an existing driveway (for instance, adding a new culvert, widening the access, or paving a gravel entrance), constructs a new residence, or makes changes to the property’s intended use. Standard Driveway Drawings can be found here.
Overweight/Oversize Vehicles
You need a special permit to drive on Benton County roads if your vehicle is really big or heavy, or if the county’s map says there are extra rules for smaller vehicles. You can find the County map of size restrictions here.
Tourist Signs
Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs (TODs) are meant for business owners who want to put up signs along a County-owned area by the road. These signs are to guide people traveling to their businesses.
Franchise Utilities
A permit for utility line construction