WHEN IS A ROADWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT NEEDED?

A Roadway Occupancy Permit is required to work on private property when that work requires occupancy of the public right-of-way. For example, a permit would be required to place a crane on a public street to replace air conditioning units, windows, facade panels, etc. on an adjacent building. Depending on the scope of work, this permit may be issued in conjunction with a Special Use Permit.

WHAT IS THE ROADWAY OCCUPANCY APPLICATION PROCESS?

The applicant receives a checklist and completes the Application for Construction on Property Dedicated to Public Use. This submittal should include two copies of a scaled drawing that shows all pertinent information included on the check-list handout.

DPS determines and approves the scope of work and forwards the applicant's traffic-control concept plan to the Department of Public Works and Transportation for approval of the Traffic Control Plan (TCP).

After permit issuance and twenty-four (24) hours prior to starting the work, the permittee must notify the agencies listed on the permit that it has been issued.

WHAT WILL THE ROADWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT COST?

Generally, other than a Certificate of Insurance, there is no bond but a fee is required for a short-term Roadway Occupancy Permit ( one or two days of work ). However, if a Special Use Permit is required, a bond must be posted and a fee will be charged.

A longer term Roadway Occupancy Permit will require a Special Use Permit.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE DPS TO ISSUE THE ROADWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT?

It will take approximately two weeks to process the permit.

Note: Actual processing time may vary according to workload, complexity of the project, number of reviews required, and the need for a Special Use Permit .