This article provides answers to frequently asked questions about SDOT Side Sewer/Drainage permits.
- When is an SDOT Side Sewer permit required?
- When can I apply for an SDOT Side Sewer application?
- How do I apply for an SDOT Side Sewer permit?
- How do I request an SDOT Side Sewer application from my SDCI Side Sewer application?
- What happens after I request an SDOT Side Sewer application from my SDCI Side Sewer application?
- When will SDOT reach out to the Applicant if they chose to trigger an application from their SDCI permit application?
- How long does it take to get an SDOT permit associated with side sewer work in the right-of-way?
- What is the SDOT inspection scheduling process?
When is an SDOT Side Sewer permit required?
An SDOT Side Sewer permit is required when construction staging, excavation, or restoration will happen in the public right-of-way related to the below work:
- Side sewer installation, lining, repair, or replacement
- Drainage line installation or replacement
- Curb weep hole installation or replacement
SDOT Side Sewer permits are administered by the Street Use division. This type of work is permitted under the Minor Utility record type and side sewer/drainage use type.
When can I apply for an SDOT Side Sewer application?
The SDOT Side Sewer application is required when side sewer and/or drainage line work will happen in the right-of-way. The SDOT Side Sewer application can be applied for at any time before applying for the SDCI Side Sewer permit OR requested during the SDCI Side Sewer permit application.
If the work in the right-of-way requires a Traffic Control Plan review or is in a Hub area, consider applying for the SDOT Side Sewer application in advance of applying for the SDCI Side Sewer permit application.
How do I apply for an SDOT Side Sewer permit?
To submit for an SDOT Side Sewer application, refer to: How Do I Submit an Application for a Street Use Side Sewer Permit help article. You may also request an SDOT application when you submit your SDCI Side Sewer application, as explained in the next section.
How do I request an SDOT Side Sewer application from my SDCI Side Sewer application?
To submit for an SDCI Side Sewer application, refer to: How To Apply for an SDCI Stand-Alone Side Sewer Permit help article.
To request an SDOT Side Sewer application be created, follow the below steps in the Side Sewer Street Use Information section on the SDCI Side Sewer application:
- Click Yes to the question: Do you want us to create an SDOT permit application for you.
- Enter the approximate start date of the work in the right-of-way in the Estimated Start Date field.
- Enter the approximate duration of the work in the right-of-way in the Estimated Duration field.
Note: The Do you have an existing SDOT permit related to your side sewer work field will only need to be added if the SDOT Side Sewer application has already been submitted. Do not click Yes to request an SDOT Side Sewer application from SDOT if you have already created one for this work.
What happens after I request an SDOT Side Sewer application from my SDCI Side Sewer application?
After the SDCI Side Sewer application is issued, the SDOT Side Sewer Application is created. The following application information is copied from the SDCI Side Sewer application to the SDOT Side Sewer application:
- Applicant contact information is the Applicant on the SDOT Side Sewer application.
- Financially Responsible Party (FRP) contact information is the FRP on the SDOT Side Sewer application.
- If there is a Contractor contact listed on the SDCI Side Sewer application, it copies over as the Onsite contact on the SDOT Side Sewer application.
- If there is an Owner contact listed on the SDCI Side Sewer application, it copies over as the Owner contact on the SDOT Side Sewer application.
- Address
- The Project Description provided on the SDCI Side Sewer application copies over to the Project and Location Description on the SDOT Side Sewer application.
- General Information copies over the following information:
- Customer Reference is set to the SDCI Side Sewer application name.
- The 24-HR contact information defaults to the Contractor, if that contact was added to the SDCI Side Sewer application.
- The Restoration Party defaults to the Owner, if that contact was added to the SDCI Side Sewer application.
- Utility Information defaults as shown below:
| SDCI | SDOT |
|---|---|
| New | Install New |
| Addition/Alteration | Replace Relocate |
| Repair | Maintenance |
| Temporary | Install New |
| Capping | Abandon/Cut & Cap |
- Utility Work Type defaults to Yes for Sewer and Storm, depending on what was indicated on the SDCI Side Sewer application.
- If there is an SDCI Site Plan or As-Built Template document on the SDCI Side Sewer application, the documents copy over to the SDOT Side Sewer application. If the As-Built Template copies over to the SDOT Side Sewer application, it is submitted as the Right-of-Way Impact Plan (ROWIP).
You will know when the SDOT Side Sewer application is automatically created because the Applicant and FRP contacts both receive an email from SDOT. Once the application is created, the record appears in My Records in Initiated status, just like any other newly submitted application.
Note: SDOT Side Sewer applications are covered under the Minor Utility record type and the use type associated with side sewer work is Side Sewer/Drainage.
When will SDOT reach out to the Applicant if they chose to trigger an application from their SDCI permit application?
Once the application is created, SDOT reviews the application for completeness and routes the application to the reviewer to perform a more in-depth screening. The assigned reviewer may ask for additional documents, depending on the scope and location of the work. More information about required documents can be found on our Utility Work in the Right-of-Way website.
If additional documents are required, the record status will change from In Process to Awaiting Corrections and the permit contacts will be notified.
Refer to the following help articles for step by step instructions on how to respond to correction requests:
- How to Respond to Street Use Corrections
- How to Respond to Additional Information Requests from Street Use
How long does it take to get an SDOT permit associated with side sewer work in the right-of-way?
Permit timelines for SDOT Side Sewer permits vary based on scope and location of the work. Refer to the following help article to better understand the permit process and how to estimate permit timelines for your project:
What is the SDOT inspection scheduling process?
SDOT does not schedule appointment times for inspections like SDCI does. SDOT requires a job start notification to schedule the Initial Inspection. Some inspections are automatically scheduled, such as the Final inspection. Certain inspections can be requested when needed.
Refer to the following help articles for more information: