Encroachment Permits
Application Process
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- Obtain prior permits (when applicable) and detailed plans (see more information below)
- Provide site specific Traffic Control Plans
- List all subcontractors to be covered or ensure they apply for their own permit.
- Provide a current certificate of liability insurance
- Provide a current Performance and Warranty Bond
- Provide a signed Storm Water Compliance Plan
- Hire Material Testing and Inspection firms (as needed)
- Read and Accept the limitations
- Pay the Required Fee and the Permit will be issued
- Contact the permit inspector at least 24 hours before mobilizing
- Keep a copy of the permit onsite
- Obey all time restrictions for work
Application Documents and Forms
Prior Permits and Plans
- Automatic License Plate Reader System (ALPRS)
- Obtained by the law enforcement agency
- Shall be located in allowable areas only – LPR Drawings
- Conditional Access Permit (CAP)
- Obtained by the land development team
- Use the watermarked plans from the CAP
- Small Wireless Facilities (5G)
- Agreement obtained by the utility company
- Submit plans to be reviewed (may take 4 to 6 weeks)
- Statewide Utility License Agreement (SULA)
- Agreement obtained and maintained by the utility company
- Submit the SULA document
Traffic Control Plans
- Comply with UDOT Specification 01554 and include traffic control measures for each phase of work in sufficient detail to provide for the safe and efficient movement of traffic, pedestrians, and bicycles during construction.
- Plans to be stamped by a Professional Engineer
- Basic plans may be allowed if drafted by an ATSSA-certified Traffic Control Supervisor
Liability Insurance
- $1 Million per occurrence, $3 Million aggregate
- UDOT listed as the certificate holder.
Utah Department of Transportation
4501 S 2700 W
PO Box 148460
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Performance and Warranty Bond
- Bond to remain in effect for 3 years after work completion.
- UDOT may require the bond amount be more than the minimum based on the risk of the scope of work.
Storm Water Compliance
- Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
- Option when the total project disturbance is less than 1 acre
- Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan (SWPPP)
- Option when the total project disturbance is equal to or larger than 1 acre
Material Testing and Inspection
- Hire only qualified suppliers and testing labs –
- Due to limited UDOT staff, if a project is scheduled to be more than 30 days, a third party inspector may be required
Required Permit Fees
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Rules
Utah Code Section 72-7-102 prohibits digging or excavating within the state right-of-way to place, construct, or maintain any approach road, driveway, pole, pipeline, conduit, sewer, ditch, culvert, billboard advertising sign, or any other structure or object of any kind or character without first obtaining a permit. Administrative rule R930-7 establishes standards for construction and maintenance activities with the need to preserve smooth flow of traffic on the state highway system in terms of safety, capacity, and speed.