Dripping Springs, TX · Hays County
License to Encroach Application and Utility Providers’ Consent Form
Property owners use this application to request permission for an encroachment into city property, a right-of-way, or an easement and obtain utility-provider consent.
What this form is
Use this application to describe a current or proposed encroachment into City property, a right-of-way, or an easement and request a license agreement with the City of Dripping Springs. The form asks for property and applicant information, an encroachment description, and signatures from applicable utility providers before submission. Attach a site plan showing utility lines, easements, rights-of-way, and the encroachment; the fee is the same as a Vacation/Right-of-Way fee listed in the Fee Ordinance.
Who needs it
A property owner proposing or maintaining an encroachment into City property, a right-of-way, or an easement should complete this application and obtain applicable utility-provider approvals.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The Planning Department contact information is listed for utility-provider inquiries.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner and applicable utility providers sign and date their sections.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the License to Encroach Application and Utility Providers’ Consent Form.
- 2
Complete The Property Details
Select an easement or right-of-way license and fill in the property, owner, applicant, and encroachment information.
- 3
Gather The Site Plan And Consents
Attach the required site plan and obtain applicable utility-provider approvals before submitting the application.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the License to Encroach Application used for?
- It helps the City review a proposed or existing encroachment into City property, a right-of-way, or an easement and document a license agreement with the property owner.
- What should I attach to the application?
- Attach a site plan showing current or proposed utility lines, the locations of rights-of-way and easements, and the location of the current or proposed encroachment.
- Do I need a notary for the License to Encroach Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the property owner and applicable utility providers sign and date their sections.
- How do I submit the License to Encroach Application?
- Complete the application and obtain applicable utility-provider signatures before submission. The form does not specify a submission method; it lists the Planning Department for utility-provider inquiries.
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This License to Encroach Application and Utility Providers’ Consent Form doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.