Effective September 1, 2019
The City of Rowlett Community Development Department will now only accept applications for review of Civil Plans and subsequent Resubmittals on Monday by 3:00 p.m. Any application that does not provide the required exhibits or information will not be accepted by the city.
Effective March 1, 2020
Community Development has adopted a new fee schedule. All Right-of-Way Permit applications are not assessed a fee of $100. To be processed, a complete Right-of-Way Permit application must consist of the following:
- Complete ROW application, including valid DCAD/RCAD address.
- Map or Site Plan clearly indicating the work location and that displays street names: in come cases, depending on complexity and length of project, a complete set of drawings may be requested.
- Credit Card authorization form for $100.
- All documents must be received in PDF format.
Division Functions
Responsibilities
- Review and Regulation of all private development (development paid for by private entities) including residential subdivisions, commercial, and industrial projects.
- Flood Plain Management - To ensure development in the flood hazard areas are in accordance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and City Ordinances.
- Administration of the Storm Water Management Program, Rights-of-Way and Easements within the City.
- Management and Issuance of all Right-of-Way and Grading Permits
Permit Applications, Forms, & Checklist
Right-of-Way Permit (PDF) - A permit is required if you need to work in the City’s Right-of-Way (a strip of land that is granted, through an easement or dedication, for the purpose of public access and utility service).
Contractor Registration - All Utility Contractors who do work in the City of Rowlett must be registered. We will not authorize Civil Plans or issue Right-of-Way Permits unless the Utility Contractor is registered.
Grading Permit (PDF) - A permit is required if you are adding, removing, or moving dirt on your land/lot or subdivision.
Civil Engineering Plans Checklist (PDF)
Standard Details (PDF)
2019 Impact Fee Study
Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) Information: ERU
Please email all permit applications to.
Please email all as-built requests.
After Hours Inspection Requests
Please email all after hours inspection requests.
