TxDOT – SAN ANTONIO DISTRICT
CHECKLIST FOR
REVIEW OF UTILITY PERMITS
Revised August 23, 2001
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1) Has the utility permit application been signed and submitted by the utility
agency?
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2) Has the utility agency submitted three (3) copies of complete construction
plans showing the proposed utility line?
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3) Is the location and identification (highway number) of the TxDOT highway
clearly indicated on the plans?
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4) Are the utility plans legible and drawn to scale (or accurately
dimensioned)?
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5) Is the location of the proposed utility line clearly shown on the plans?
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6) Are the right of way line and edge of highway pavement clearly shown on
plans?
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7) For lines to be installed parallel to the highway, is the assignment from the
right of way line (or from edge of highway pavement) clearly shown? For
highway crossings, is the location of the crossing clearly shown on the
plans? For highway crossings, the crossing should be as close to 90
degrees as practical.
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8) Does the utility line change assignment unnecessarily? If assignment
changes, are the changes justified and reasonable?
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9) For lines crossing the highway, crossing intersecting streets/county roads,
or passing thru the “protected root area” of “desirable trees” is it clearly
shown that the line will be installed by boring? In addition, steel casing
should be shown under highways and paved city street/county road
intersections.
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CHECKLIST FOR
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Revised August 23, 2001
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10) Are other existing utility lines in the vicinity shown on the plans?
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11) Is the proposed utility line as close to the right of way line as practical? It
is the SAT District goal that utility lines be located within 10 to 15 feet
from the ROW. Utility lines proposed beyond this area will be subject to
denial unless adequate justification is submitted and approved.
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12) Does the utility line installation meet all requirements of the Utility
Accommodation Policy (UAP)?
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13) Is an Exception to the UAP required? If so, has adequate justification been
submitted? In general, Exceptions to the UAP must be forwarded to the
Austin Maintenance Division or Right of Way Division for approval; and
Exceptions are rarely approved. An Exception to the UAP may be
required if any of the following applies:
(a) Installation parallel to a controlled access highway and located within the
control of access area. This type of exception will be denied based on
policy from TxDOT Headquarters.
(b) Bore pits located within the control of access line of a controlled access
highway. This type of exception to the UAP will be denied based on
policy from TxDOT Headquarters.
(c) Installation by open cutting paved highway travel lanes or shoulders,
parallel or crossing the highway.
(d) Installation parallel to the highway under paved travel lanes or shoulder.
(e) Utility line to remain in place (parallel to the highway) where it will be
located under highway pavement due to a currently proposed highway
construction, reconstruction, or widening project.
(f) Installation (or to remain in place) at less than the minimum depth of cover.
(g) Installation for crossing highway pavement or intersecting city
streets/county roads without a casing pipe.
(h) Attachment of a utility line to a highway bridge.
(i) Utility poles located more than 3 feet inside the right of way line.
(j) Above ground utility appurtenances that exceed size limits in the UAP.
(k) Any other violation of rules and requirements as specified in the UAP.
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CHECKLIST FOR
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Revised August 23, 2001
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14) Is the utility line to be located an adequate distance from the edge of
highway pavement? Utility lines should be at least 10 feet from the edge
of pavement in urban areas, and outside of the front slope in rural areas if
possible.
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15) Is there adequate space available for this new utility line?
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16) If the utility permit application or plans specifies the minimum depth of
cover, does it meet the requirements of the San Antonio District Minimum
Depth of Cover Chart?
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17) Are appropriate temporary erosion control devices (ie, rock berms, silt
fences, etc.) shown where the line will be across/along a creek,
drainageway, steep slope, within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, or
in other critical areas?
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18) If the line is to be aerial, will it be placed on existing poles or new poles? If
it is to be placed on new poles, is the location of the new poles or new
alignment clearly shown on the plans?
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Checklist Completed by:
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Name of Office:
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Date: __________
TxDOT reviewer(s) should attach this checklist to the Utility Permit.
TxDOT may deny approval for a utility permit if it does not meet requirements of the UAP
or does not satisfy above requirements.
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