The Town of Sweden is in Monroe County, about 16 miles from downtown Rochester, with roughly 13,800 residents (Census 2024 estimate). It includes the Village of Brockport, which has its own village government. Driveway Paving Rochester paves, seals and repairs driveways across Sweden, plus parking lots and private drives for businesses and HOAs.
Driveway rules in Sweden
What the town publishes about driveway work, quoted from the source. Rules change, so confirm with the town before work starts. These approvals belong to the property owner; we will make sure the plan you file matches what gets built.
Permit
Driveways and any work in the town right-of-way (Driveway & Right-of-Way Work Permit under Highway Law §149, issued by the Superintendent of Highways). Office: Town of Sweden Highway Department, 40 White Road, Brockport. Fee: $250 for a residential driveway or curb cut with culvert (2023 permit package). Phone: (585) 637-3369. “RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY OR CURB CUT WITH CULVERT $250”Source: townofswedenny.gov/static/sitefiles/ROWPERMITwdrawings2023Updated.pdf
Town code
One driveway curb cut per parcel (Land Use Development and Subdivision Regulations §A177-31). “Driveway curb cuts shall be limited to one per parcel.”Source: townofswedenny.gov/static/sitefiles/ROWPERMITwdrawings2023Updated.pdf
Town code
Minimum width 12 ft for the first 250 ft, 14 ft beyond 250 ft. “Driveway width for up to two hundred fifty (250) feet from the road shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet.”Source: townofswedenny.gov/static/sitefiles/ROWPERMITwdrawings2023Updated.pdf
Town code
Maximum driveway slope 7%. “Driveway slope shall be a maximum of 7% slope.”Source: townofswedenny.gov/static/sitefiles/ROWPERMITwdrawings2023Updated.pdf
Town code
Crusher-run stone must extend 75 ft onto the property before vehicles enter (new construction). “crusher run stone or equal is required to be placed an additional 75 ft. onto the property.”Source: townofswedenny.gov/static/sitefiles/ROWPERMITwdrawings2023Updated.pdf
Road right of way
Temporary binder-only asphalt apron required before construction begins. “A temporary asphalt apron shall be placed before construction begins. This should be asphalt binder only”Source: townofswedenny.gov/static/sitefiles/ROWPERMITwdrawings2023Updated.pdf
Road right of way
48-hour notice to the Highway Department before work starts. “Sweden Highway Department shall be notified (48) hours before the actual work begins.”Source: townofswedenny.gov/static/sitefiles/ROWPERMITwdrawings2023Updated.pdf
Road right of way
Road cuts must be restored to at least 12 in. stone, 3 in. binder and 1-1/2 in. top. “All road cuts must meet, and be repaired to conform with existing road structure, which would require a minimum of 12" stone, 3" binder, and 1 ½" top.”Source: townofswedenny.gov/static/sitefiles/ROWPERMITwdrawings2023Updated.pdf
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Contractor insurance minimum $1,000,000. “The contractor is to provide proof of insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 liability, property damage, and personal injury.”Source: townofswedenny.gov/static/sitefiles/ROWPERMITwdrawings2023Updated.pdf
Road right of way
Driveway culverts need a permit from whichever agency (State, County or Town) has the road. “The installation of driveway culverts requires the approval and a permit for culvert location, size and material from the State, County or Town Highway Department having jurisdiction over a given road.”Source: townofswedenny.gov/static/sitefiles/ROWPERMITwdrawings2023Updated.pdf
Road right of way
Highway Dept handles culvert replacements and inspection of driveway and right-of-way improvements. “Culvert pipe replacements, inspection of driveway and row improvements”Source: townofswedenny.gov/departments/highway-department
Road right of way
Driveways onto Monroe County roads need a Section 136 highway permit from Monroe County DOT (Permit Office 585-753-7710), not the town. “Section 136 of the State Highway Law empowers the County Highway Superintendent with the authority to issue permits for access to or work within a county highway right-of-way.”Source: monroecounty.gov/files/dot/pdfs/Highway%20Access%20Guidelines_July%202
Road right of way
Monroe County roads: residential driveway width 10 ft minimum, 20 ft maximum. “Residential - The minimum width is 10', maximum width is 20' per Monroe County's standard detail.”Source: monroecounty.gov/files/dot/pdfs/Highway%20Access%20Guidelines_July%202
Road right of way
Monroe County roads: one access per residential lot, placed as far from the intersection as possible. “Only one access will be permitted for each residential lot on a County highway. Driveways shall be located as far as possible from the intersection.”Source: monroecounty.gov/files/dot/pdfs/Highway%20Access%20Guidelines_July%202
Road right of way
Driveways on a State highway need a NYSDOT highway work permit (applied for online through PermiTrack). “If your residence is on a State highway, you will need a permit from the NYS Department of Transportation to build or modify a driveway.”Source: dot.ny.gov/programs/residential-driveway-permits
Villages
Village of Brockport: a permit is needed for any new driveway connection, a changed or enlarged entrance, or a removed curb. “No new driveway shall be connected to a Village street, nor may an existing driveway entrance be changed or enlarged, nor may a Village curb be allowed or removed, without a permit therefor.”Source: web.archive.org/web/20210304003020/https://ecode360.com/12203160
Villages
Brockport: paving or regrading the strip between the street and the far edge of the sidewalk needs a permit; 'paving' includes asphalt and concrete. “No driveway shall be paved between a Village street and the edge of the sidewalk most distant from said street nor may the grade or paving of existing driveways in such area be changed without a permit”Source: web.archive.org/web/20210304003020/https://ecode360.com/12203160
Villages
Brockport: driveways may not be paved over cement or flagstone public sidewalks. “no driveway paved with other substances shall be extended over such sidewalks so as to cover the cement or flagstone sidewalk.”Source: web.archive.org/web/20210304003020/https://ecode360.com/12203160
Villages
Brockport: apply to the Village Superintendent of Streets, who sets grades and sizes. Brockport counts county and state roads inside the village as 'Village streets' for this chapter. Village DPW phone 585-637-1060 is listed on the Town of Sweden highway page. “Application for permits hereunder shall be made to the Village Superintendent of Streets ... The Superintendent shall determine the grades and sizes of driveways”Source: web.archive.org/web/20210304003020/https://ecode360.com/12203160
Town permits generally cover driveways onto town roads. If your driveway opens onto a county or state road, the apron is handled by Monroe County DOT or NYSDOT instead. Ask the town which agency covers your road.
Properties inside a village (Brockport village) may fall under village rules instead of town rules.
Driveway services in Sweden
- Driveway Paving: New asphalt driveways built on a real base, graded to drain away from your house.
- Driveway Replacement: Tear-out and repave when cracking, sinking or crumbling is past repair.
- Driveway Sealing: Sealcoating that protects asphalt from water, salt and sun, applied in the right weather.
- Parking Lot Sealcoating: Commercial sealcoating done in sections so your lot stays open.
- Asphalt Paving: Parking lots, private roads and commercial paving, including mill and overlay.
- Driveway Repair: Potholes, sunken spots, broken edges and cracks fixed so they hold.
- Crack Filling: Hot rubberized crack sealant that keeps water out of the base.
- Concrete Driveways: Concrete ordered and cured to stand up to freeze-thaw and road salt.
- Epoxy Garage Floors: Epoxy floor coatings for garages and shops, starting with real prep and a moisture test.
- Line Striping: Parking stalls, accessible spaces, arrows and fire lanes, painted crisp.
Planning driveway work in Sweden? Call (585) 401-2371 for a free estimate. 15% off for military & seniors with proper ID.
Built for Monroe County winters
Rochester averages about 102 inches of snow a year, with roughly 27 inches in January alone (National Weather Service normals for 1991 to 2020). That means months of plows, shovels, road salt, and water that melts in the afternoon and refreezes overnight. A driveway in Sweden goes through the same kind of freeze-thaw cycles, plows and salt, which is why every job here starts with the base and drainage, not the topcoat.
Nearby towns we serve
Mendon, Parma, Perinton, Ogden, Webster, and the rest of the area within about 30 miles of Rochester. See every town.