Converse, TX Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit required
- Sec. 38-70 construction permit
- Registration term
- Renews every 5 years
- Insurance required
- $6,000,000 liability coverage
- Application lead time
- At least 10 working days
- Easement encroachment fee
- $300.00 per lot
Summary
Converse requires a construction permit from the public works department before anyone builds, installs, or places facilities in a city street or sidewalk right-of-way, with registration, insurance, and bond requirements for permit holders.
No person shall perform any construction or installation of facilities in the right-of-way without first obtaining a construction permit, except as provided in this division. The permit will be in the name of the person who will own the facilities to be constructed. The permit must be completed and signed by a representative of the owner of the facilities to be constructed.
Full Breakdown
Before digging, boring, or installing any pipe, cable, or other facility in a Converse street or sidewalk right-of-way, the owner must register with the city and obtain a construction permit from public works under City Code Sec. 38-69 and Sec. 38-70. Registration requires contact information, an emergency contact, and, unless waived for franchised utilities, proof of $6,000,000 in liability insurance and an annual surety bond covering restoration costs. Permit applications need engineering plans, a route map, and must be filed at least ten working days before work begins; the director of public works can revoke a permit for noncompliance.
Violations & Fines
Constructing or installing facilities in the right-of-way without a permit, or violating permit terms, is a code violation punishable by a fine up to $500 per day; the city may also revoke or deny future permits.
Frequently Asked Questions
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