24VAC30-151-300: General provisions governing utilities

Utility installations on all rights-of-way shall comply with the following provisions:

1. Requests for accommodations of utility facilities within the right-of-way shall be submitted to and reviewed by the district administrator's designee.

2. Utility lines shall be located to minimize the need for later adjustments, to accommodate future highway improvements and transportation projects, and to allow servicing of the lines with minimum interference to traffic. VDOT retains the right to reject installations that do not address these factors. Utility facilities shall conform to the type of highway and specific conditions for the highway section involved. Utility facilities within the right-of-way and utility attachments to structures shall be of durable materials, designed for long service life, and be relatively free from the need for routine servicing and maintenance. All attachments to structures must be approved in advance by VDOT.

3. Any conflicts with existing utility or other facilities shall be resolved between the permittee and the owner of the other utility or facility.

4. No utility shall be attached to a structure unless the applicant or permittee can demonstrate that the installation and maintenance of the utility will not interfere with VDOT's ability to maintain the structure, will not impact the durability and operational characteristics of the structure, and, except for installation, will not require access to the facility from a limited access highway. The attachment method must be approved by VDOT (see 24VAC30-151-430).

5. The encasement of underground utility crossings shall be in accordance with 24VAC30-151-370.