Public Works Permits

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The City of Denison is the permitting authority for all driveway approaches within the City Limits.
A Driveway Approach Permit is required for all new approaches.
The following items are required as part of the driveway approach permit: description of project, traffic control plan, site plan, scope of work, and proof of current insurance.
Driveway Approach Permits are $50 per approach.
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A Right-of-Way, or ROW, Permit is required for work taking place within public ROW. This includes franchise utility work.
The following items are required as part of the ROW permit: description of project, traffic control plan, site plan, scope of work, and proof of current insurance.
Right-of-Way Permits are $100 per network node, $100 per network support pole, $100 per transfer facility, and $250 for an expedited permit (submitted within 2 weeks of proposed work).

A Lane Closure Permit is required for any project requiring the closure of one or more lanes of traffic. This includes franchise utility work.
The following items are required as part of the Lane Closure permit: description of project, traffic control plan, site plan, scope of work, and proof of current insurance.
Lane Closure Permits are $50 for general permit or $250 for expedited general permit (submitted within 2 weeks of proposed closure). $100 for an extension. If work is started before a permit is issued, the fee doubles.

A Pavement Cut Permit is required for any project cutting pavement, within public Right-of-Way, including road and sidewalk surface, curb, and public parking surface. This includes franchise utility work.
The following items are required as part of the driveway approach permit: description of project, traffic control plan, site plan, scope of work, and proof of current insurance.
Pavement Cut Permits are $50 for general permit or $250 for expedited general permit (submitted within 2 weeks of proposed closure). $100 for an extension and Public Inconvenience penalties may be assessed for incomplete/unaccepted work. If work is started before a permit is issued, the fee doubles.

Drainage plans need to include the following:
- directional arrows indicating intended flow of water,
- proposed structures within the flow path of runoff (fences, etc.),
- grade elevations including at the street, corners of the structure, and rear of the property, and
- slab/finished floor elevation.
Modifications to the flood plain will require a CLOMR. In some cases, a Flood Study showing no adverse effects from proposed modifications can be accepted in lieu of a CLOMR.
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All exterior construction work should be completed and sod down prior to requesting inspection
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**Please note that credit card payments will be subject to a 3% fee.