Lancaster, TX · Dallas County
Permit Application Request for Construction Within City ROWs
This application is for contractors requesting permission to perform construction within Lancaster city rights-of-way.
What this form is
Contractors use this application to request construction within Lancaster city rights-of-way. The form asks for utility and contractor contact details, the work location, scope and purpose, and estimated start and completion dates. It states that all contractors must be registered with the city, includes a $50 application fee with an exemption for franchise utilities, and requires one plan set showing the proposed work area.
Who needs it
A contractor or franchise utility requesting to perform construction within a Lancaster city right-of-way needs to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application with one plan set showing the proposed work area to the City of Lancaster at 700 E. Main Street, Lancaster, Texas 75146-0940. The application lists a $50 fee, with an exemption for franchise utilities.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer acknowledges the work must follow city ordinances and design guidelines.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the construction within city ROW permit application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide utility and contractor details, work location, scope and purpose, estimated dates, and the applicant’s signature and date.
- 3
Gather The Plans
Include one plan set showing the proposed work extent, with the work area highlighted.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and plan set to the City of Lancaster at 700 E. Main Street, Lancaster, Texas 75146-0940.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the construction within city ROW application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer acknowledges the work must follow city ordinances and design guidelines.
- How do I submit the construction within city ROW application?
- Submit the application with one plan set showing the proposed work area to the City of Lancaster at 700 E. Main Street, Lancaster, Texas 75146-0940.
- What must accompany the application?
- The form requires one set of plans showing the extent of the proposed work, with the work area highlighted. It also says utility lines must be located before excavation.
- What is the application fee?
- The application lists a $50 fee and notes that franchise utilities are exempt.
Need something notarized?
This Permit Application Request for Construction Within City ROWs doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.