Right-of-Way Permits

Right-of-Way (ROW) permit applications for construction work within public ROWs are processed online through e-TRAKiT as of January 1, 2022. 

ROW permits are a crucial component in providing safe and effective use of streets and sidewalks during utility construction activities, allowing for:

  • Conservation and fair apportionment of limited physical capacity of ROWs held in public trust by the city.
  • Reduction of public inconvenience thru utility coordination, notice, and evaluation of Temporary Traffic Control for compliance with the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
  • Improved excavation safety and damage prevention for the public and workers who maintain utility systems.
  • Standardization and assessment of restoration to protect the quality of existing public transportation infrastructure.
  1.  Registration
  2. ROW Permit Application
  3. Review Timeline
  4. ROW Inspections
  5. Permit Status & Construction
  6. Emergency Notification

Prior to conducting work in city ROW, all entities must register with the City of Denton, Public Works Inspections Division, and must remain in good standing with city registration requirements, standard specifications, policies, and laws to continue to apply for permits and work within the ROW.

Select the appropriate registration type below:

Utility provider registration:

Companies who own and operate a gas, telecom, wireless, electric, other utility service as defined by city ordinance 2019-2439, or whom own other infrastructure within City of Denton ROWs such as bus stops, traffic signage, signals, or similar amenities, must have an active Utility Provider Registration with Public Works Inspection prior to applying for a ROW permit.

  • Complete the Utility Provider Registration Application (PDF) and prepare the required supporting documents and information. Registration must be completed and submitted by a utility company, and not a contractor.
  • Submit completed Utility Provider Registration Application (PDF) and required supporting documentation through email.
  • Receipt of a registration requests will be confirmed by email to the applicant, with a full review and written response to grant or deny the request within 30 business days. Contact Public Works Inspection if confirmation of submission is not sent within two business days, as no response will be considered a submission failure and/or denial of the request.
  • Each utility company is responsible for updating registration information:
    • Annually, prior to January 1
    • Within 30 days of any change, and prior to applying for permit.
    • For substantial revisions to a company name or contacts, submit a new Utility Provider Registration Application.

ROW contractor registration:

All contractors, engineers, drafting/permitting firms, and other representatives conducting work on behalf of a utility provider must be registered as a ROW Contractor, in advance of conducting any work. The ROW Utility Provider must authorize each contractor to conduct business on their behalf in writing, by submittal of the ROW Contractor Registration Form. The utility may also retract authorization with this form.

  • Complete the ROW Contractor Registration Form (PDF) in conjunction with the utility provider whom will be authorizing the contractor to apply for permits and/or conduct work in the ROWs on their behalf.
  • Submit completed ROW Contractor Registration Form (PDF) through email to Public Works Inspections.
  • Receipt of a registration requests will be confirmed by email to the applicant, with a full review and written response to grant or deny the request within 30 business days. Contact Public Works Inspection if confirmation of submission is not sent within two business days, as no response will be considered a submission failure and/or denial of the request.
  • Each utility company is responsible for updating registration information:
    • Annually, prior to January 1
    • Within 30 days of any change, and prior to applying for permit.
    • For substantial revisions to a company name or contacts, submit a new ROW Contractor Registration Form.

Other registrations:

Land developers, property owners, and similar entities other than as described above will follow the process to register as a General Contractor with Development Services, here: https://www.cityofdenton.com/668/Contractor-Registration