Except as provided in §21.48 of this title (relating to Traffic Structures), exceptions to any design, location, or methods of installation provisions contained in these sections relating to utility accommodation shall be certified by the District Director of Transportation Planning and Development and authorized by the Right of Way Division Director using the form entitled "Certification for Utility Accommodation." Exceptions for form(s) and/or property rights may be authorized by the Right of Way Division Director. Requests for exceptions will be considered only where it is shown that extreme hardship and/or unusual conditions provide justification and where alternate measures can be prescribed in keeping with the intent of these sections. All requests for such exceptions shall be fully documented with design data, cost comparisons, and other information that may be pertinent.

Source Note:The provisions of this §21.35 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective May 29, 1989, 14 TexReg 2366; amended to be effective April 21, 1997, 22 TexReg 3443.