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Permit Applications & Registrations

Visit our Permit Portal to access permit applications and register your company. All customers must create an account when accessing the portal. If you have questions or need assistance with the Permit Portal or application process, please contact our Permit Team by email.

Permit Information

City Ordinance requires a Right-of-Way permit when any utility company is to place facilities in, on, under, or over the City of Round Rock owned or otherwise controlled property. 

Right-of-Way permits require the following from an Applicant when submitting an application:
  • Registered Utility Company (with valid Insurance & Utility Bond)
  • Registered Contractor (with valid Insurance)
  • Submittal Plans
  • Traffic Control Document
  • $400 fee (if applicable, subject to change upon Civil Inspector review)
The review period for Right-of-Way permits is 30 days. Please refrain from contacting City staff for updates during the review period. We will reach out to the applicant if we require additional information. Additionally, all status updates, including issuance and fees due, regarding the permit will be viewable from the Permit Portal.

City Ordinance requires a Small Cell Node Permit when placement of a network node, node support poles, or transport facilities are necessary within the City owned public ROW. 

Small Cell Node permits require the following from the Applicant when submitting an application:
  • Assigned GIS address from Kim Jones;(512) 218-5426 .
  • Registered Utility Company (with valid Insurance & Utility Bond)
  • Registered Contractor (with valid Insurance)
  • 300′ distance analysis exhibit (verifying Small Cell distance separation)
  • Aerial map of project location
  • City Small Cell License Agreement
  • Copy of letter mailed to identified property owners
  • List of mailing addresses of identified property owners.
  • Documentation of frequency(ies) for each Small Cell Node
  • Electrical Conduit Plan (obtain separate electrical permit before construction)
  • Equipment Details (meeting all size limitations)
  • Industry Standard Pole Load Analysis (certified by a registered engineer)
  • Land Survey of existing surrounding infrastructure 
  • Map identifying parcels within a 300′ buffer.
  • Pole elevations (meeting height requirement)
  • Site Plan
  • Street view image indicating new proposed pole location
  • Traffic Control Plan (including pedestrian safety plan)
  • Oncor pre-approval letter (if applicable)
  • Other Utility pre-approval letter (if applicable)
  • State or Federal Right-of-Way permit (if applicable)
  • $500.00 Application Fee (includes 5 nodes)
  • $250.00 Node Fee (if applicable, only occurs after 5 initial nodes)
  • $1000.00 Node Support Pole Fee (if applicable)
  • $28x#Nodes/month Transport Facility Fee (if applicable)
  • Prorated Annual Fee 

The initial review period for Small Cell Node permits is 30 days. During this time frame we will review your application and notify you if any additional paperwork or modifications are needed for a “complete” application. Additionally, Small Cell Node permits are subject to extended review periods. See the below schedule outlined for “final decision of approval/denial”, as review schedules vary based on the type of install.

Review Schedule for final decision of approval/denial:
  • 21 days after receipt of complete application for a transport facility.
  • 60 days after receipt of a complete application for a network node.
  • 150 days after receipt of a complete application for a new node support pole.
Please refrain from contacting City staff for updates during the review period. We will reach out to the applicant if we require additional information. Additionally, all status updates, including issuance and fees due, regarding the permit will be viewable from the Permit Portal.
City Ordinance requires a Street Cut permit when any work which will cut, break, or otherwise damage a public street in the City of Round Rock roadway is performed. 
 
If you are a Contractor performing work, we will require the following from the Applicant:
  • Registered Contractor (with valid Insurance and Contractor Bond)
  • Location Sketch of Work
  • General $50.00 fee if residential property or $200.00 fee if commercial property (subject to changes upon Civil Inspector review)
If you are a Homeowner performing work, we will require the following from the Applicant:
  • Copy of Homeowners Insurance (to use in-place of Contractor insurance/bond should any damages occur)
  • Location Sketch of Work
  • General $50.00 fee (subject to changes upon Civil Inspector review)
The review period for Street Cut permits is 30 days. Please refrain from contacting City staff for updates during the review period. We will reach out to the applicant if we require additional information. Additionally, all status updates, including issuance and fees due, regarding the permit will be viewable from the Permit Portal.

For information pertaining to as-builts please contact Jimmy Vrabel;(512) 218-6604.

City Ordinances require permits to conduct special events, filming, parades and block parties.  The required information can be found under the Administration Department.

City Ordinances require permits for commercial, single-family, trade/On-the-spot, remodels/finish-outs/additions, site developments, and sign & banners.  The required information can be found under Developmental Services department.

FAQs

Yes, any permit that you apply for under your account name will be tied to your account. This means that you can view the status of your permit, request inspections and even pay fees related to your specific application directly through the portal.

Additionally, upon the issuance of any permit, it becomes the responsibility of the applicant to coordinate the approved permit with any staff that requires reference of the approved permit application.

If additional representatives require access to view or modify the application, you can include their contact information within a comment to us, and we can add them to the “People” section so they have the same permissions as you.

Yes, you can reach out to us by comment on the specific permit case from the portal. We will be notified that you have left a note and reply as soon as possible.

Alternatively, you can reach out to us by email

 

This means you will need to register with the City, so we can include you in the system. Under “Select Application Type” search for the “Contractor Registration” dropdown, and select the specific registration that applies to your company. From there, simply follow the specified steps to register your company.

Should any complications arise when using the Permit Portal, please reach out to the Permit Team by email and explain the issue that occurred.

Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding the Permit Portal or Applications, please contact:

The Permit Team
transpopermits@roundrocktexas.gov

For any inquiries regarding Right-of-Way, Street Cut, or Small Cell Node construction, please contact:

Chief Construction Inspector
Eddie Imken; (512) 218-3241
3400 Sunrise Road
Round Rock, Texas 78665
eimken@roundrocktexas.gov 

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