ROW development work is typically permitted under a DS, EX, and/or TURP. View the Right-of-Way Development page to learn more.

There are three categories of development work:

• Commercial - this work is typically associated with a Consolidated Site Plan (SP), Non-Consolidated Site Plan (SP), Site Plan Exemption (DA), New Subdivision (C8), General Permit (GP), Small Project Exemptions, or a Commercial Building Permit (BP).
• Residential - this work is typically associated with a Residential Building Permit (BP) and involves building a single- or two-family dwelling or townhouse.
• Stand-Alone - this work is not associated with Commercial or Residential development.

Emergency

ROW emergency work is typically permitted under an EX or TURP.  View our Emergency page to learn more.

Emergency work is defined as operations or repairs of facilities to prevent imminent harm to the health, safety, or welfare of persons or property.

Capital Improvement Project (CIP)

A CIP is a contract for the delivery of supplies or services on behalf of the City. There are two categories of CIP work:

• Standard: This work typically lasts longer and affects a single location.
• Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ): This work typically has a shorter duration and impacts multiple locations.

ROW CIP work is typically permitted under an EX and/or TURP. When applying online, be certain to select the "Capital Improvement Project (CIP)" application option (unless otherwise directed by the City Project Manager).

Permit Extension/Revision

Permit extensions and revisions are commonly requested to add workdays, implement a phase change, adjust a traffic control plan, or change workdays/times.  For more info on extending/revising your permit, click on the applicable permit link in the table above.

ROW Resources

Use the ROW Permitting Process flowchart for a step-by-step guide on how to obtain a permit. 

The General Considerations document identifies common permitting requirements and explains how to address them.

Check out our list of ROW Definitions to help you as you work through our permitting process.

Standard Right-of-Way (ROW) Permit Conditions

All Permit Types:

1. Permittee shall provide the following entities with specific dates, location, and dimension of work area, as applicable:
   1. ROW Inspections at least two weeks in advance of a proposed full road closure: ROWinspections@austintexas.gov.
   2. Austin 3-1-1 (512-974-2000) a minimum of three (3) business days prior to ROW closures. Be prepared to provide permit number and closure information. (See our TCM - 8.4.1 - Notification and Mobility Guideline 4 - Provide Notification for additional guidance on submitting notification to Austin 3-1-1.)
   3. City of Austin Meter Shop for removal/protection of paystations, meters, and parking signage: 512-660-3293.
   4. City of Austin Sign Shop for removal/protection of all other signage: 512-974-4089.
   5. Austin Fire Department for all alley work: AFDAlley@austintexas.gov.
   6. Austin Resource Recovery for Central Business District alley work: ARR.CBD@austintexas.gov.
   7. Downtown Austin Alliance for emergency and long-term stationary work within the Central Business District (area outlined in red): hello@downtownaustin.com.
   8. If police officers employed by agencies other than the City of Austin will be used to assist in directing traffic, applicant must notify APDSpecialevents@austintexas.gov at least three days prior to work with the name(s) and agency of the police officers to be employed, along with the date, time, and location where the officer(s) will be working.
   9. If existing signalized intersections are within the temporary traffic control area, the contractor shall contact Austin's Mobility Management Center (MMC) at MMC@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-4075 two (2) weeks prior to setting up any traffic control devices and/or any phase changes. Additionally, the contractor shall provide immediate notification to MMC for each subsequent change of phase for the Traffic Control Plan (TCP) by providing the current phase, next phase, and project end date, as applicable.
2. All traffic control must be:
   1. In compliance with the current versions of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) and Austin's Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM);
   2. Set and maintained by Competent Trained Traffic Control Personnel or Barricade Company;
   3. Removed from the ROW after approved work hours, returning ROW to full use.
3. City Officials and Inspectors must be allowed to inspect the right-of-way work zone.
4. Prior to any excavation work in the ROW, underground utilities must be located and marked at the surface using the Uniform Color Codes of the American Public Works Association (APWA).
5. ROW work must not conflict with:
   1. Austin Special Events web page
   2. Existing temporary traffic control in the area.
6. ROW work must comply with the Sound Ordinance per Chapter 9-2-3. ROW work must not make noise audible to an adjacent business or residence between 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. or operate a machine that separates, gathers, grades, loads, or unloads sand, rock, or gravel within 600 feet of a residence, church, hospital, hotel, or motel between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., except for installation of concrete authorized by a separate non-peak hour concrete pour permit issued under City Code section 9-2-21. ROW work must maintain local access to all properties.
7. ROW work must maintain ADA-compliant paths at all times. Aerial elements shall not encroach on required clearances for accessible routes.
8. Insurance and Bond must remain active and on file with ROW Management for the duration of the permit, as applicable.
9. Site contact must be available 24 hours a day at a current phone number and e-mail address.
10. Permit must be placed on the dashboard of vehicles if a parking space is permitted, as applicable.
11. Permitted parking does NOT allow for:
    1. Parking of personal vehicles.
    2. Occupancy of handicap, taxi, ride-hailing, carshare, valet, emergency, or other restricted parking zones.
12. Permittee is responsible for any costs incurred by the City to restore condition of the ROW.
13. Violations will be subject to penalties as provided for by law.
14. Use COA Standard Details, as applicable:
    1. For Trench and Street Repair - Series 1100
    2. For Traffic Controls - Series 804 S