Driveway and paving rules in Utah
What the state says about driveway and paving work, with the page each rule comes from. It's a summary of the published rules, not legal advice, and your city or county can have rules of its own, especially for work that meets the street.
Updated October 8, 2026
On this page: 4 sections
Who licenses driveway and paving work
Utah's Division of Professional Licensing licenses asphalt, sealcoats and concrete flatwork in one class, S260 Asphalt and Concrete.1 Check a license with Utah's Division of Professional Licensing.
Driveways onto a state highway
Utah Code 72-7-102 bars digging in a state highway's right-of-way for a driveway without a permit, which the Utah Department of Transportation issues as an encroachment permit.2
Stormwater and shoreland limits
In Utah, the construction stormwater permit covers work that disturbs 1 acre of land or more.3-4
Door-to-door sales
If someone comes to your door offering paving or sealcoating, get a written contract with the company's name, address and price before any work starts.
Sources
What a driveway costs in Utah
Published national ranges for concrete driveways, patios and walkways, asphalt paving, sealcoating and gravel.
Contractors in Utah
Utah has 839 driveway contractors listed, and 683 of them hold an active USDOT registration. Browse them by county, or ask for quotes and we'll pass your job to contractors near you.
Cite this page
“Driveway and paving rules in Utah.” AllDrivewayServices.com, updated October 8, 2026. https://alldrivewayservices.com/ut/rules/