The Hocking County Engineer's Office requires permits for all work done within a road's right-of-way.
Permits are required for installation of a driveway; utility work consisting of road cuts, bore pits and trenching within the right-of-way; tapping into roadside drainage tiles; and hauling overweight items.
Some permit applications may include a performance bond to ensure proper procedures are followed.
To apply for a permit, click on the appropriate link below to download an application. Bring or mail the application to:
The Hocking County Engineer's Office
1286 California Avenue
Logan, Ohio 43138
Office Hours: 7:00-3:30 Monday-Friday
Phone - (740) 385-8543
Fax - (740) 385-0542
Underground Construction on Hocking County Right-of-Way : Download
Load Limit Permit: Download
Road Repair Agreement: Download
Driveway and Roadside Pipe Policy (Permit):
Download
Over Sized, Over Weight Hauling Permit Application: Download
Fill Dirt Waiver:
Download
Frost Law
Frost Law:
Effective February 1, 2024, the legal load limit on all Hocking County roads will be reduced by 50% with the exception of County Road 33A, Chieftain Drive, County Road 33B, Hocking Drive and County Road 25, Haydenville Road. This legal load limit reduction will be in effect from February 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024. This reduction period may be extended upon the recommendation of the Hocking County Engineer, if the weather warrants.
A road repair agreement MUST be submitted with the load limit permit. Please complete both forms in full.
By clicking on the load limit permit and the road repair agreement above, you may download the necessary application forms and mail or fax to the Hocking County Engineer's Office at 1286 California Avenue, Logan, Ohio 43138 or fax to 740-385-0542. If hauling on a township road, contact the appropriate township as their reduced load limit dates vary.