Help/Assistance

For assistance information and materials please visit https://wsdot.wa.gov/business-wsdot/highway-access-requests-training.

Other sources of help, information, and references:

Several publications and information are available at http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/realestate/ right hand column under Property Management

The Wireless Permit is designed specifically for Wireless Communications Sites, in accordance with Chapter 47.52 RCW.

Subject matter expert contact information:

LeRoy Patterson (360)705-7266 and Jeanne Doolin (360) 705-7458

doolinj@wsdot.wa.gov

224-008 Access Wireless Communication Site Permit (PDF)

Description/Purpose

This permit is to allow an off and on approach to a partially controlled limited access highway facility in a legal manner for the sole purpose of serving a wireless communication site. The permit allows site access for the normal construction, operation and maintenance of the wireless communication site for the permit holder and its contractors but not its subtenants. If a sale or merger occurs that affects an existing wireless communication site, the new wireless communication provider will be authorized to utilize said approach upon the state's receipt of written notice of the sale or merger action.

Triggers and activities which would require this permit

It is required to have an approved permit prior to constructing an access connection to a state highway for the purpose of serving a wireless communication site.

Explanation/Description of costs/fees, including statutory, regulatory, or other legal authority for fees

The base fee for the permit is $500.00 and other factors determine the final fee amount. There is a $500/year annual fee per permit.

Application Information

The application is called 'DOT Form 224-009' is online and can be accessed at https://wsdot.wa.gov/publications/fulltext/forms/224-009.pdf.

Yes- Additional items required are located on-line and on the back of the application form: https://wsdot.wa.gov/publications/fulltext/forms/224-694.pdf

Yes - approval will be based on several factors, but center around safety of the public, applicant, and roadway at the requested access connection point.

Applications are review regional, based on the location of the requested Access Connection.

Once the permit is signed, and the connection is built, the permit is valid until there is a change of use. However, the wireless communication site access permit may be canceled upon written notice for reasons specified in the wireless communication site access permit general provisions. The permit will only be issued if it meets all state criteria, including, but not limited to, design and safety standards.

Since the state is the owner of the access right, this permit is not pursuant to Chapter 47.50 RCW, and therefore, there is no right to appeal a denial of a Type F approach permit.

Permit Timeliness Results

Permit Timeliness data collection is in response to a State Auditor’s Performance Audit and RCW 43.42A. Each regulatory agency developed a plan to improve permit clarity, predictability, and timeliness. Each agency considers the customers experience to ensure permit assistance is simple to use, easy to access, and designed in a customer-friendly manner. Agencies report progress to the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA). ORIA prepares and distributes reports, with participation from the State Auditor’s Office and Results Washington. See latest report here: https://www.oria.wa.gov/ORIA-2020-PermitTimelinessProgressReport.pdf.

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Process a Permit Application (Definition)
Average days from Receipt to Complete: 1
Maximum days from Receipt to Complete: 9

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Issue a Permit Decision (Definition)
Average days from Complete Application to Decision: 1
Maximum days from Complete Application to Decision: 4


(Summary results based on 3 submittals in 2023, no data for latest year [2024])

Legal authority
Notes / Comments

The Wireless Permit is designed specifically for Wireless Communications Sites, in accordance with Chapter 47.52 RCW.

Contacts
Washington State Department of Transportation, Development Division
310 Maple Park Ave SE
Olympia WA 98501
Email: doolinj@wsdot.wa.gov
Website: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov and Real Estate Services
Telephone: (360) 705-7458
* Credential details last updated 6/8/2023
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