Permits
The Engineering Division issues all construction permits and grading permits (excluding building permits) for the construction of public infrastructure within Douglas County. The following permits are required when working within Douglas County Right-of-Way (R.O.W.)/easements or as defined in the Douglas County Grading, Erosion, and Sediment Control (GESC) Manual. Generally permits will be issued within three working days from the date of application, however the larger the projects or incomplete submittals will require additional time. No permit for new infrastructure or grading will be issued until the construction plans are approved by Douglas County.
Right-of-Way Use And/Or Construction Permit
Any work performed inside Douglas County Right-of-Way (R.O.W.) or easements must have a valid Right-of-Way Use And/Or Construction Permit and/or an Access Permit. The storage of materials and equipment within the public R.O.W. also requires a Permit. This permit is issued to ensure public safety and reduction of future maintenance issues. The Permit holder must call the Engineering Division Inspection Department (303-660-7487) at least 24 hours (one work day), but not more than 120 hours, in advance of commencing work or penalties associated with a “Stop Work” order may apply. If an inspection is scheduled and, for ANY reason, work is not performed as scheduled, the Permit holder must call and cancel the inspection as soon as possible. Failure to cancel the County inspection will result in a penalty fee of $50.00 being levied. Repeated failure to notify the Engineering Division Inspection Department of a scheduled inspection cancellation may result in the revocation of the Permit.
Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control (GESC) Permit
GESC Permits shall be applied for per Section 4 of the Douglas County Grading, Erosion, and Sediment Control (GESC) Manual. If the Permittee(s) begin work on the site (other than installing the Initial BMP’s) prior to obtaining an approved GESC Permit, the County will issue a “Stop Work” order and assess a fee of three times the GESC Permit fee.
Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control (GESC) Low Impact Permit
This Low Impact GESC Permit applies to projects with a disturbed area less than one acre where insignificant negative impact can be adequately demonstrated to County staff.
The Engineering Division can be contacted to clarify GESC Permit requirements and interpret which GESC Permit, if any, applies to a particular project.
Permanent Access Permit
No special instructions apply to the use of this form. Use Permanent Access Permit Application form available from the Public Works Department or per the permit forms below. The Engineering Division will continue to provide input on all commercial/industrial access through the Site Plan process, use by Special Review, Platting, etc. All State Highway access permits within Douglas County shall be processed through the County Public Works Department, Engineering Division.
Temporary Access Permit
Temporary Access Permits are issued in order to provide access in and out of public R.O.W. associated with Non-Construction (Events), Construction, and/or Landscaping. The Permittee is required to provide a Detailed Traffic Control Plan for the proposed temporary access. Pictures are required of any existing damage to streets, curb, gutter and/or sidewalk prior to issuance of this permit. Any damage not identified prior to issuance of said permit shall be the permittee’s responsibility. Security of $2,500.00 per access is also required.
Oversize/Overweight Moving Permit
This permit is required when moving any oversized/overweight load on Douglas County Roads.
Related Information
GESC Manual Changes - Recently Updated 2010
Douglas County Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control (GESC) Manual »
Douglas County Low Impact GESC Requirements and Permit Application
Roadway Design and Construction Standards »
Engineering Permit Forms
GESC Low Impact Permit [36KB]
Permanent Access Permit [182KB]