RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET
This application packet applies to construction of residential (single-family use) noncommercial
structures, including normal appurtenances such as fish cleaning tables, watercraft storage facilities,
stairways, and finger piers, etc.
OBTAINING AUTHORIZATION
Contact Field Office
The property owner who desires to construct, rebuild, or replace structures on state land should contact the Texas
General Land Office Field Office (GLO) nearest their project site. For new structures please contact the Permit
Service Center for your region.
Upper Coast (Louisiana border south to Live Oak Bayou):
Texas General Land Office Permit Service Center - Texas A&M University Galveston
La Porte Field Office Sea Aggie Center- Building #3026, Room 912
11811 North D Street P.O. Box 1675
La Porte, Texas 77571-9135 Galveston, Texas 77553
(281) 470-1191 Toll Free: (866) 894-7664
Lower Coast (Colorado River south to Rio Grande River):
Texas General Land Office
Corpus Christi Field Office
602 N. Staples St., Suite 240
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401-2403
(361) 886-1600
Permit Service Center
602 N. Staples St., Suite 240
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401-2403
(361) 886-1630
Prepare and Submit Application Packet
Based upon guidance provided by the Permit Service Center or Field Office the applicant must prepare and submit
an application packet for the structure(s) to the GLO. The application packet must include:
A. A
completed application signed by property owner (required) and agent (if applicable).
B. Proof of ownership to the littoral property (i.e. copy of warranty deed or current tax statement).
C. Drawing of all existing or proposed structures at the property which extend onto State land such as rip-rap,
groins, etc., in accordance with Preparation of Maps, Plats, and Project Plans section of this packet.
D. Dimensions of all structures must be included on all project plans.
E. Approximate line of high tide must be included on all project plans.
F. Any other information requested verbally by the Field Office or in written instructions which they may provide.
Field Office Response
GLO staff will review the application materials and approve or deny - in writing - the request for use of state-
owned land. Your project will also be reviewed to determine if the GLO may administer the COE General Permit. If
not, a copy of this application will be forwarded to the COE office for processing.
No work may be performed on State-owned land until the applicant receives written authorization from the
General Land Office. Unauthorized work on State-owned land may subject the responsible party to fines and
penalties (Texas Natural Resources Code Chapters 33 and 51).
RETAIN THIS PAGE FOR YOUR INFORMATION
STATE OF TEXAS
GENERAL LAND OFFICE
RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION
Cell Phone:
Fax:
Current GLO ID (if known):
I HEREBY ATTEST THAT THE FOREGOING INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT.
Signed By (Property Owner - required)
Date
Working File #
Initials
FOR GLO USE
Work Phone:
AGENT
(only complete if authorizing agent to obtain authorization on your behalf)
Agent Name:
Email Address:
Mailing Address:
Business Phone:
Site Address:
Legal Description
and/or Parcel ID:
Proposed
Description of Structure:
City, State, Zip:
APPLICANT
Applicant Name:
Entity Contact:
Email Address:
Home Phone:
Mailing Address:
Cell Phone:
Current COE Permit # (if known):
Type(s) of Structure(s)
Existing Pier
Dock
Boat LIft Walkway
Rip Rap
Other
Waterbody:
County:
Date
Signed By (Agent - if applicable)
Name(s) of
previous owner(s:)
LAND/PROJECT
I currently own this property
Real Estate Agent/Contractor acting on behalf of the owner or purchaser
Commercial construction or activity
Homeowners Association
Property is leased as a vacation rental (daily/weekly/monthly)
Structure is existing, I am proposing modifications at this time
Structure is existing, I am not proposing modifications at this time
Please indicate if an owner of the property is 65 or older
Date of Purchase:
Name/Address of
adjacent property
owner(s:)
Name/Address of
adjacent property
owner(s:)
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT
33 CFR 325. The proponent agency is CECW-CO-R.
Fonn Approved
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existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding
this burden estimate or any other aspect of the collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense,
Washington Headquarters, Executive Services and Communications Directorate, Information Management Division and to the Office of Management and
Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0710-0003). Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be
subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid 0MB control number. Please DO NOT
RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of
the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries
Act, Section 103, 33 USC 1413; Regulatory Programs of the Corps of Engineers; Final Rule 33 CFR 320-332. Principal Purpose: Information provided on
this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other
federal, state, and local government agencies, and the public and may be made available as part of a public notice as required by Federal law. Submission
of requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit be issued. One set
of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application(see
sample drawings and/or instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An application
that is not completed in full will be returned.
(ITEMS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)
1. APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETE
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)
5. APPLICANT'S NAME
8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE (agent is not required)
First- Middle - Last-
First -
Middle -
Last-
Company-
Company-
E-mail Address -
E-mail Address -
6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS:
Address-
City-
State- Zip- Country-
9. AGENT'S ADDRESS:
Address-
City- State -
Zip- Country -
7.
APPLICANT'S PHONE NOs. w/AREA CODE
a.
Residence b. Business c. Fax
10.
AGENTS PHONE NOs. w/AREA CODE
a. Residence b. Business c. Fax
STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
11. I
hereby authorize, to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish, upon request,
supplemental information in support of this permit application.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE
NAME, LOCATION, AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions)
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable)
14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
Address
City - State- Zip-
15. LOCATION OF PROJECT
Latitude:
0
N
Longitude:
0
W
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN (see instructions)
State Tax Parcel ID Municipality
Section -
Township -
Range -
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PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE.
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17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE
18. Nature of Activity (Description of project, include all features)
19. Project Purpose (Describe the reason
or
purpose of the project, see instructions)
USE BLOCKS 20-23 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
20. Reason(s) for Discharge
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards:
Type Type Type
Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards Amount in Cubic Yards
22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see instructions)
Acres
or
Linear Feet
23. Description of Avoidance, Minimization, and Compensation (see instructions)
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24. Is My Portion of the Work Already Complete?0 Yes 0No IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
25. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (if more than can be entered here. please attach a supplemental
11s t ) .
a.
Address-
City- State -
Zip-
b.
Address-
City- State -
Zip-
c.
Address-
City- State -
Zip-
d.
Address-
City- State -
Zip-
e.
Address-
City-
State - Zip-
26. List of Other Certificates or Approvals/Denials received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application.
AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL*
IDENTIFICATION
DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
NUMBER
Wouldinclude but is not restricted to zoning, building, and flood plain permits
complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized agent of the
applicant.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
DATE
SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The Application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly
authorized agent if the statement in block
11
has been filled out and signed.
18
U.S.C. Section
1001
provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States
knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals,
or
covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious
or
fraudulent statements or representations or makes
or
uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or
fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than
$10,000
or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
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PREPARATION OF MAPS, PLATS, AND PROJECT PLANS
Applications must be prepared according to the following requirements for maps, plats and project plans. Any
deviation from the preparation requirements listed below may delay the application or deem it to be incomplete.
I. FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS
Two copies of the following information should be submitted with all new applications. Each map or plat should be
prepared to the following specifications:
A. Maps and plats should be at least 8½” X 11”.
B. A 1-inch margin should be left at the top edge of each sheet for binding purposes.
C. Since drawings may be reproduced photographically, color shading cannot be used.
D. Drawings may show work as dot shading, hatching, cross-hatching, or similar graphic symbols.
E. Each map drawing or plat should have a simple title to identify the project or work and must include the name
of the applicant.
F. The scale for all project plan maps must be indicated.
II. PLAT OF SURVEY MAPS
Upon receipt of the application, the General Land Office may require plat of survey maps showing the location of
the proposed work on state-owned lands. Plat of survey maps must be prepared as directed by the General Land
Office if required.
III. VICINITY MAPS
A map showing the location of the proposed work is required. The map may be drawn on a separate sheet, or may
be drawn as an inset map on a corner of the street showing the details of the project or work. The map should
show pertinent access roads (by name and number) and geographical features and the site should be shown by an
arrow so that the project site can be located by field representatives. The vicinity map must have a meridian arrow
showing North. Examples of acceptable maps include U.S.G. & G.S. Navigational Charts, U.S.G.S. Quadrangle Maps,
or State Highway Maps.
IV. PROJECT MAPS
Top view and cross-sectional drawings and descriptions of all existing and proposed structures on state-owned
lands are required. The dimensions of all structures on state-owned lands and registration, easement, or lease
numbers for existing structures issued by the General Land Office must be shown on all drawings.
Top view drawings must also include:
A. The shoreline
B. The ebb and flow in tidal waters and direction of flow in rivers
C. A meridian arrow showing North
D. The location of property lines (if applicable)
E. The location of any marshes, submerged grass flats or oyster reefs in the project area
Cross-section drawings must also include:
A. The bottom profile of state-owned land
B. The mean high water and mean low water line (if applicable)
Typical Structures:
A. Pier
B. Dredged Area
C. Watercraft storage facility
D. Bulkhead
V. FEES AND RENT
Application fees and rent vary by project type, please contact the Field Office or Permit Service Center for your area
for details. You do not need to send any money at this time, you will be invoiced accordingly.
STATE OF TEXAS
GENERAL LAND OFFICE
RESIDENTIAL PIER REQUIREMENTS
Additional regulations may apply to Clear Lake in Harris and Galveston Counties, Texas. Please contact
the Upper Coast Field Office or Permit Service Center for further information.
Structures will be designed and constructed to avoid locating them over existing marshes, oyster reefs,
or seagrass vegetation to the greatest extent possible. If avoidance is not possible, the structures will
be constructed in a manner to minimally impact vegetation and reef habitat. Mitigation and/or
compensation may be required for impacts to natural resources.
Additional boatlifts, boathouses, and oversized personal watercraft slips will require additional rent
and may be subject to approval by the School Land Board.
Only one pier with normal appurtenances will be allowed to extend from any given parcel of littoral
property.
Piers, docks, and watercraft storage facilities shall extend perpendicular from a point on the shoreline
which is not less than ten feet from the adjacent littoral owner's property line.
Walkways may not exceed 4' in width unless supporting documents are submitted showing a
demonstrated need.
Terminal Structures (ex. T-head/L-head) are limited to a maximum of 300 square feet over
unvegetated areas, and 160 square feet over vegetated areas.
Watercraft Storage Facilities (lifts, slips, hoists, shelters, etc.) are limited to a maximum width of 20
feet including accessory walkways; double lifts, slips, hoists, etc. are limited to a width of 40 feet
including accessory walkways. Additional rent may apply for multiple watercraft storage facilities
extending from any given parcel of littoral property.
Personal Watercraft Slips (including ramps/platforms) cannot exceed a combined area of 120 square
feet.
Watercraft Storage Facilities must have a water depth of at least 3' HWM.
Living quarters, toilets, fuel dispensing, enclosed buildings, or sanitary pump facilities are not
allowed.
Non-water dependent objects may not permanently be located on structures over State Land.
* Revised March 2013