Right of Way (ROW) permits are required for utility and infrastructure work within the public right of way.  The City of Wood Dale utilizes a self-service portal, my.wooddale.com for all permit applications. You must create an account prior to submitting a permit. Review turnaround time is 10-15 business days from time of application. 

To apply for a permit, review the Right of Way Permit Requirements & Conditions and apply online: my.wooddale.com 

Required materials for permit submittals:

• Review the Right of Way Permit Requirements & Conditions 
• Approvals by other governmental agencies (i.e. Illinois Department of Transportation, DuPage County Department of Transportation, IEPA, etc.) may also be required prior to permit issuance. Verify these requirements prior to applying for a permit.
• Contact information for a general contractor and a 24/hour emergency contact. 
• A description of the work, including type of utility, start and end date and time, square footage of disturbance and estimated cost of the right of way restoration.  
• Certificate of Insurance and Project Drawings. 
  • Click here to view insurance requirements.
• Fiber Optic Applicants must also provide the following additional documents:
  • Signed Master License Agreement
  • Proof of Licensee's status as a telecommunications retailer under the Illinois Telecommunications Infrastructure Maintenance Fee Act (TIMFA) if claiming an exemption from fees based on such status.
  • Performance Bond:
    • TIMFA Entities
    • Non-TIMFA Entities
  • Applicant shall include on the plans submitted for permit the total length (in linear feet) of conduit installed within City right-of-way to be used for development of annual licensing fee. This amount shall be included as a separate item in the schedule of quantities. Upon completion of the project, the applicant shall submit as-built drawings verifying quantities installed. Any discrepancies from the approved permit plans to the actual quantities installed shall be clearly identified. The permit shall not be closed until the as-built drawings are submitted and approved by the City.  
  • Fees will be invoiced via the my.wooddale.com portal:
    • Fiber applicants will receive an invoice for fees due 30 days after a new fiber installation.  
    • Additionally, annual license fees will be due on January 1 each year, via the my.wooddale.com portal.  
  • See the information section below to read more about Master License Agreements. 

Section 16.501 of the Wood Dale Municipal Code provides the City with the authority to require fiber optic cable utilities to enter into a License Agreement for the privilege of locating their Cable and related equipment within the City’s ROW. Such License Agreements support the orderly development of essential fiber infrastructure while protecting public interests, such as public safety and the protection of City infrastructure and improvements from damage.

Further information can be found in Chapter 16 – Cable, Video and Small Wireless Facilities, of the municipal code.

All franchisees are required to register through the City of Wood Dale’s self-service portal each year at my.wooddale.com.

Fees will be invoiced via the my.wooddale.com portal:

• Fiber applicants will receive an invoice for fees due 30 days after fiber installation. 
• Additionally, annual license fees will be due on January 1 each year, via the my.wooddale.com portal.  

Applications must include:

• Utility name, utility street address, utility email address and utility contact number.
• Two 24-hour emergency contacts. 
• Certificate of Insurance.
• Performance Bond:
  • TIMFA Entities 
  • Non-TIMFA Entities

Ordinance O-25-032
How to Register Guide

Monday-Saturday, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
(No construction permitted on Sundays or Holidays)