Small Cell Facilities - Wireless Communications

As wireless providers, infrastructure owners or similar entities begin to consider deployment of new small cell networks within Arvada, the first step in that process shall be the execution of a Master License Agreement with the City of Arvada. This agreement shall provide the overall framework for network deployment, permit approvals, and facility installations throughout the City. If no Master License Agreement (MLA) has been completed, please contact our planning division at 720-898-7435 to get started.

Once the Master License Agreement has been completed, you can schedule a pre-submittal meeting with the planning team to go over the proposed sites. This meeting is not required, but we strongly suggest the meeting to help streamline your permit submittals. Please call 720-898-7435 to schedule a meeting.

Small Cell permits include permits for Building and right-of-way access. Your submittal must include all of the required documents listed in the following, if documents are missing, we will not accept your application. Each provider can submit permit applications in sets no greater than 10 applications at one time.

Submittal Process

All applications are completed online through our permitting system, Arvada Permits. You will be required to upload your submittal documents at time of application. If documents are not attached, the application will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. We don't want to deny applications, so make sure to read the following for application information.

When submitting the permits using eTRAKiT, please use SMALL CELL as the address. The City of Arvada will assign the address to the site after applications have been submitted.

Utilize the eTRAKIT Application.

Once an application has been accepted, staff review comments will be completed within 15 business days. Additional reviews by staff may be required depending on the location of the submittal and the application.

Applications must include the following required documents. Depending on proposed location, additional documents may be required. Please download the Required Document Checklist (PDF) for complete information.

Fees for this permit type are for multiple processes. Each permit will pay fees for Right-of-Way, Building, and Planning. It is important to include your small cell worksheet in your application documents. The following is a list of permit fees that will be charged on your permits. You can get an estimate on your fees at Arvada Permits. Please be aware that additional fees may apply and will be identified through the permitting process.

Fees for Small Cells

Once City staff has reviewed and approved your application, the permit status will be updated to "approved" and the applicant will receive an automatic email. The applicant will then be required to pay all fees before the permit is issued.

For meter releases- The City of Arvada releases inspection information to Xcel Energy the day after the inspection is approved. Applicants are responsible for contacting Xcel Energy to complete the setup of the meter.

Inspections are completed daily, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 pm. All inspections must be scheduled through Arvada Permits. The applicant must schedule a final electrical inspection to receive a meter release from Xcel. If there is work (i.e. concrete, boring, pothole (test holes)) completed in the right-of-way, inspections must be scheduled and completed daily.

Once the required inspections are completed with a final result, the permit will be finaled and considered closed. An email with the results and notice of permit closer will be sent to the email that is on file. Inspection results and permit status can always be reviewed online at Arvada Permits or by calling the automated inspection line at 720-898-7630.