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Telecommunication devices are essential for the growth of a city. These include things like:
- Fiber lines,
- Small cell poles,
- Cell towers, and;
- Antennas
In order to expand city infrastructure, companies are required to submit plans for encroachments (when needed) and permitting to allow the installation of these devices.
Equipment in the Public Right-of-Way
This process is developed for the installation of new small cell poles, antennas, and new antennas (co-locates) proposed on existing poles in the right-of-way. Any request for equipment in the right-of-way must be approved through the Encroachment Process prior to permitting issuance. Additionally, the following documentation must be submitted to the Planning and Development Customer Service Center via email:
- Encroachment case number (obtained during the encroachment process).
- Non-residential permit application
- Location Address specific to the equipment location, prior to submittal (contact raleighaddressing@raleighnc.gov)
- One set of plans
- Electrical detail drawings
- Structural plans
- Elevation drawings with height measurements
- Approved NCDOT encroachment (on State maintained roads only)
- Certificate of Appropriateness (when applicable)
Submit your permit package via email to CommercialBuilding@raleighnc.gov.
Once the timing of the installation within the public right-of-way is known, submittal of a Street, Lane, and Sidewalk Closure permit is required. A Street, Lane, and Sidewalk closure permit is obtained by submission of your closure plan through the Permit and Development Portal. Please allow 5 days for the processing of this permit. Additional information can be found on the Right of Way Services page.
Equipment on Private Property
This process is developed for the installation of cell towers, telecommunication equipment, new antennas (co-locates), or the replacement of assets in areas dedicated to telecommunication equipment on private property.
The permit package must include the following. All documents must be submitted in PDF format:
- Non-residential permit application
- Location Address specific to the equipment location, prior to submittal (contact raleighaddressing@raleighnc.gov)
- One set of plans
- Building Code Summary Sheet
- Sealed Electrical Plans
- Sealed Structural Plans/Structural Analysis
- Elevation drawings with height measurements
- Certificate of Appropriateness (when applicable)
Submit your permit package via email to CommercialBuilding@raleighnc.gov.
Fiber Installation (aerial or underground)
Any request for new underground or aerial assets must be submitted and approved through the Encroachment Process prior to permitting for any installation.
Once approved by City Council, the applicant can apply for Right-of-Way permits. Visit our Right-of-Way Services page for more information on this process.