The District 3 Permits office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The office is closed on all major state-recognized holidays. The District 3 Permits office handles permits in Ashland, Crawford, Erie, Huron, Lorain, Medina, Richland, and Wayne counties only.

Contact Transportation Technician Specialist, Ernie Roggie at (419) 207-7031 or Ernie.Rogge@dot.state.oh.us. You can also check out the Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information.

These permits are issued for all approved work performed on or occupancy of all state highway right of way as established by the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 5515. These permits apply only to state highways outside municipal corporations.

Roadway/Residential Permit Instructions

Permit Application (MR 505)

Examples of such permits are:

• Construction of a residential, commercial, or field drives
• Installation of drainage pipes or catch basins
• Excavation of banks and installation of fill materials
• Installation of utility facilities

Contact ODOT District 3's Permit Office for more information.

Legal Dimension and Weight Limits for Highway Vehicles

These permits are issued for movement of vehicles that exceed the limitations on length, height, width, or weight as established in the Ohio Revised Code, Sections 5577.01-5577.09.

An insurance policy endorsement form (OS-32) must be filed with the ODOT Special Hauling Permits Section prior to processing a permit application. Contact ODOT District 3's Permit Office for more information.

The State Highway Access Management Manual contains the process requirements and standards that are applied depending on the type of highway facility involved. Each access management category has its own standards for number of drives permitted, permitted traffic movements at the drive, spacing requirements, turn lane thresholds and a variety of other items. These standards ensure the highway will continue to function as it was originally intended to operate in terms of safety, mobility and land access.

Commercial Access Application Checklist

Commercial Permit Instructions

Commercial Permit Application (MR 505)

Contact Commerical Access Permits Coordinator, Ernie Rogge, at (419) 207-7031.

Contact Utility Permit Coordinator, John Schafrath, at (419) 207-7115 for further information.

Utility Companies Instruction Sheet

Permit Application (MR 505)

The Office of Real Estate Manuals