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Conditional Access Permit

A Conditional Access Permit (CAP) is the plan review of work to occur in the UDOT right-of-way. This is required for any land use change of property along a highway. The Encroachment Permit (construction) is to use the completed plans from the CAP (within 1 year).

*Create a UDOT Permit account (“New User”) if you do not already have an account.

Administrative Rule for Conditional Access Permits


The primary function of city and county roads is to provide access to property. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) recognizes that property owners have the right to reasonable access to their property. Administrative Rule R930-6 establishes standards that balance the need for reasonable access to properties with the need to preserve the smooth flow of traffic on the state highway system in terms of safety, capacity, and speed.

Failure to manage access to and from state highways can cause an increase in accidents, increased traffic congestion, decline in operating speed, loss of traffic carrying capacity, and increased traffic delays.

When is a conditional access permit required?


Do I need a Permit Pamphlet – This simple pamphlet is a quick guide to learn when you need to contact a UDOT Region for a permit. A conditional access permit is required when any of the following is true along a state highway:
  • Whenever a driveway or local street connection is requested.
  • When there is a change in land use (e.g. change in zoning, site plan, or conditional use).
  • When there is a change in intensity of an existing access.

Application Process


Conditional Access Permit Guide – This guide was developed to help explain the entire Conditional Access Permit process and may be downloaded for future reference.

Application Forms


Your Pre-Application notes identify the forms you need for your application. Download the required forms for your application below: