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The Colony Equipment Rentals
Construction Equipment Rentals in The Colony, TX
The Colony sits by Lake Lewisville near the intersection of State Highway 121 and Farm Road 423 in southeastern Denton County. The Handbook of Texas notes its name from Peters' colony and its start as a Fox and Jacobs housing development in the 1970s that incorporated later that decade.
Growth still means grading, utilities and commercial pads, much of it near the lake and along the SH 121 and FM 423 corridors. Use this page to match machines to The Colony work, then confirm availability, delivery and terms with providers that serve your site.
Local Work
Equipment Work in The Colony
Any ground disturbance needs a City Grading and Storm Water Pollution Control Permit before dirt moves. The Engineering Design Manual also requires a separate grading permit for grading-only work and for early grading before final construction plans are approved, with plans and a tree survey.
Work in public right-of-way, public property or easements needs City Engineer approval. Non-franchised users need a Council-approved license, encroachment or landscape agreement. Driveways on FM 423/Main Street and SH 121 also need TxDOT approval after the City accepts the design.
Construction equipment that annoys neighbors is restricted overnight. Ordinance 2014-2053 treats loud construction equipment between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. as a noise nuisance unless City Council grants a special exception.
Featured Equipment
Equipment for The Colony Projects
Excavator RentalsUtilities, detention and site grading on residential and commercial pads.
Compactor & Roller RentalsPad and trench compaction after grading permits and SWPPP controls are in place.
Wheel Loader RentalsMoving stockpiles and loading trucks on larger graded sites.
Skid Steer RentalsFine grading and cleanup on lots and commercial pads.
Telehandler RentalsMaterial placement as houses and commercial buildings go up.
Boom Lift RentalsExterior work on commercial buildings along SH 121 and FM 423.
Site Rules
Before You Rent in The Colony
Local rules and conditions worth checking before equipment arrives. Requirements change and depend on the project, so confirm the details with the agency for your site.
Grading and stormwater control permit
A City Grading and Storm Water Pollution Control Permit is required before any grading or ground disturbance inside the City limits. There is no unauthorized dumping or grading; earth-disturbing work needs the permit first.
Early grading and floodplain permits
A grading permit is required for grading-only projects and for early grading before final construction plans are approved, with seven sets of plans including a tree survey. A floodplain development permit is required for work in the fully developed 100-year floodplain; any required Corps Section 10 or 404 permit must be approved before construction begins.
SWPPP booklets before work starts
Where TCEQ acreage rules require a SWPPP, the contractor submits two completed bound SWPPP booklets. No work may start until the City approves the plan. The Primary Operator site notice must be posted in laminate on site, and proof of a filed NOI is included when TCEQ requires it.
Right-of-way and state highways
Work on public property, right-of-way or easements needs City Engineer approval with plans. Driveways on FM 423/Main Street and SH 121 must meet City criteria and TxDOT approval; after the City accepts the design, the City Engineer submits the TxDOT permit application.
Construction equipment noise
Ordinance 2014-2053 declares the use of construction equipment that annoys persons of ordinary sensibilities, particularly between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., to be a noise nuisance, unless City Council grants a special exception. Separate construction-hour rules in the Code may also apply; confirm current hours with the City before scheduling night work.
Building pad drainage
Finished floor must be at least one foot above top of curb or edge of asphalt, or at a 1.0% slope from the street to the building, whichever is higher. Ground next to pads must slope away at least 2% in paved areas and 5% in landscaped areas, and no public drainage may drain onto private property.
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- Jobsite Generator Sizing: How to Choose the Right Rental GeneratorSize temporary power by rated output and runtime, and set it up to OSHA rules.
Rental Companies
Additional DFW Metro Equipment Rental Companies
We don't list a rental company with documented service in The Colony yet. These companies are based elsewhere in the DFW Metro region; contact them to confirm they deliver to your jobsite.
Bennett Rentals - Granbury
Granbury, TX
- Excavators
- Mini Excavators
- Skid Steers
- Compactors & Rollers
- Trenchers
- Scissor Lifts
- Boom Lifts
- Forklifts
- Telehandlers
- Concrete Equipment
Bottom Line Equipment - Greenville
Greenville, TX
- Excavators
- Skid Steers
HOLT CAT Dallas (North) - Rental
Dallas, TX
- Excavators
- Skid Steers
- Compactors & Rollers
- Wheel Loaders
Kirby-Smith Machinery - Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
- Excavators
- Compactors & Rollers
Sunbelt Rentals - Greenville
Greenville, TX
- Scissor Lifts
- Forklifts
- Compactors & Rollers
- Generators
- Concrete Equipment
FAQ
Questions About Renting in The Colony
Do I need a permit before grading a lot in The Colony?
Yes. A City Grading and Storm Water Pollution Control Permit is required before any ground disturbance, and a separate grading permit covers grading-only or early grading before final plans are approved.
Can I run loud construction equipment at night in The Colony?
Ordinance 2014-2053 treats construction equipment that annoys neighbors, particularly between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., as a noise nuisance unless City Council grants a special exception.
What do I need before starting a site that needs a SWPPP?
Two City-approved SWPPP booklets, a posted Primary Operator site notice, and proof of a filed TCEQ NOI when acreage rules require it. No work starts until the City approves the plan.
Do driveways on SH 121 or FM 423 need TxDOT approval?
Yes. After the City accepts the driveway design, the City Engineer submits a permit application to TxDOT.
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