Development, Line Locate, & Easement Crossing Requirements
Planning construction of a new community, structure, fence, excavation, or underground project near an Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) easement? Stay safe, check for underground utilities before you dig.
No work is authorized in UTRWD easements without prior written authorization from UTRWD.
Complete the required forms as indicated below and submit to developmentreview@utrwd.com.
| Your Situation / Project Status | Service Needed | Forms to be Submitted |
| Planning a community or development near a UTRWD easement? | Development Review |
– Application for Engineering Review – Complete Plan Set |
| Need to schedule a UTRWD representative on-site for SUE work in a UTRWD easement?* | Line Locate | –Line Locate Form |
| Have a general question? | General Inquiry | – email developmentreview@utrwd.com |
* Please note Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) is required at the exact crossing location for all proposed crossings of UTRWD infrastructure and easements. A Development Review must be submitted prior to initiating any line locate requests for SUE work. A UTRWD representative must be present for all SUE work.
FAQ
Q1. What is the typical response time for a Development Review?
Review times vary, as they will be reviewed in the order received. Review times generally take 6 to 8 weeks. A confirmation email will be sent once the required forms have been submitted. If a confirmation is not received within 5 business days, please contact us.
Q2. What forms should I submit?
Please see the table above for applicable forms required by individual activities. All forms must be filled out (incomplete forms will be returned).
Q3. Where do I submit my forms and requests?
Please email all filled out forms and requests to developmentreview@utrwd.com
Q4. Have a general question or unsure of which form(s) to complete?
Email your question(s) to developmentreview@utrwd.com and clearly state the location and proposed activities near UTRWD easement.
Q5. What is a completed plan set?
A completed plan set includes all design sheets related to the proposed development NOT only the sheets showing UTRWD easement/infrastructure. Generally, a completed plan set includes but is not limited to: grading, paving, water, wastewater, electrical, etc. plan sheets. Note only a signed and sealed plan set will be considered for final approval. You can submit draft documents for the initial review.
Q6. What is the best way to contact UTRWD?
Email is the preferred and quickest way to contact us. Contact us at developmentreview@utrwd.com.
Q7. When do I need to submit a Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Form?
SUE forms shall be competed and sent to developmentreview@utrwd.com after approved SUE work is completed. Your assigned reviewer of a Line Locate request will provide the form and additional information.
Q8. How do I schedule a meeting with UTRWD?
All meetings shall be scheduled in advance (minimum 24 hours). Unfortunately, UTRWD staff will not be able to accommodate walk-in meeting requests.