Once the application, plans, and permits have been approved, the subsequent phase involves commencing the construction process. Construction begins either when the construction materials are delivered to the site or when the ground is broken.

As-Built and pre-Inspection document (if required as per permit regulations)
Inspections
Power release

The Communication Tower inspection will be conducted by the Harris County Development Inspection Group. In order to request your inspection, please log in to ePermits and submit your inspection request or use the link below to submit your Inspection request.

• Check the Status of your Project

Here are the steps for applying through E-Permits:

1. Access the E-Permits platform and log in
2. Navigate to the "Projects" section
3. Click on "Apply"
4. Locate your address on the map by either entering it or zooming in and double-clicking on the location
5. A "Red Pin" will appear on the map, and all associated data will be retrieved by E-Permits. If the address is incorrect, you can correct it on the next page
6. Click on the green "Apply" button
7. In the selection labeled "Application," choose " Cellular Communications Tower"
8. Provide the required detailed information and click on "Next"
9. Complete the application page and click on "Next"
10. Upload all the necessary documents, and once finished, click on "Next"
11. Finally, review the disclaimer, select "Agree," and then click on "Submit Application"

Conditions & Exceptions

• Extending tower no less than 10 ft and replacing existing cabinets and antennas with new ones.

New Tower

• Site plan of entire property showing proposed and existing plans
• New development must go through commercial site development for commercial review concurrent with tower review
• A 300-foot radius from the proposed tower and distance to the nearest boundary of the residential subdivision by a licensed surveyor
• A copy of all recorded plats within a 300-foot radius and a copy of the deed of the nearest residential lot, if any
• Cross section with a height of the tower
• FAA and/or FCC approval(s)
• Complete application (only for over-the-counter submittals
• Floodplain information (if in the floodplain)

Existing Tower

• Engineering site plan showing proposed and existing plans
• Engineering floodplain information (if in the floodplain)
• If extending existing tower by 10 ft, new tower application required