| (III) near another hazardous location.
(iv) Unless the line is encased, installation shall
be accomplished by boring a hole the same diameter as the line. The
annular void between a drilled hole and the line or casing shall be
filled with a material approved by the district to prevent settlement
of any part of the highway facility over the line or casing.
(C) Installation. Lines may be placed by plowing or
open trench method and shall be located on uniform alignment with
the right of way and as near as practical to the right of way line
to provide space for possible future highway construction and for
possible future utility installations.
(D) Multiple conduits.
(i) Shared conduits. When an existing utility rents,
leases, or sells conduit usage to another utility, the new utility
and the conduit owner must jointly submit a use and occupancy agreement
before placement of a new line within the conduit.
(ii) Additional conduits. No more than two additional
empty conduits may be added for every full conduit line, unless otherwise
approved by the district.
(E) Aboveground appurtenances.
(i) Aboveground pedestals or other utility appurtenances
installed as a part of an underground communication line shall be
located at or near the right of way line, so as not to impede highway
maintenance or operations.
(ii) Large equipment housings. Structures that are
larger in plan view than single poles may be placed on the right of
way if:
(I) the installation will not hinder highway maintenance
operations;
(II) the housing will be placed at or near the right
of way line;
(III) the installation will not reduce visibility and
sight distance of the traveling public;
(IV) the dimensions of the housing are minimized, particularly
where the need to allow space for highway improvement and accommodation
of other utility lines is apparent;
(V) outside width, length (longitudinal), and height
dimensions of the aboveground portion of the housing do not exceed
36 inches, 60 inches, and 54 inches respectively;
(VI) the supporting slab does not project further than
three inches above ground line, nor extend further than 12 inches
on either side of the housing structure; and
(VII) the installation will be compatible with adjacent
land uses.
(F) Abandonment. Underground communication lines may
be abandoned in place at the discretion of the district.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §21.40 adopted to be effective March 17, 2005, 30 TexReg 1455; amended to be effective December 11, 2008, 33 TexReg 10064; amended to be effective October 12, 2014, 39 TexReg 7946 |
