The Utility Coordination Section oversees the processing of utility construction permits for all private utilities in the City of Phoenix rights-of-way and coordinates utility relocations and services on all city Capital Improvement Program (CIP) construction projects. The City of Phoenix grants access to the City’s rights-of-way for installations, relocations, and removals of utility infrastructure by permit. The Section reviews all construction plans by licensed or franchised dry utility companies for these types of work. When the plan submittals meet all applicable standards and regulations, a permit will be issued for construction. They work closely with other City Departments to ensure a timely and safe completion of all work with minimum disruption to the traveling public.
This Section also, through coordination with the utility owners, regulates the installation, removal, and relocation of utility facilities and handles all contractual agreements between the City of Phoenix and the utility owners and other governmental agencies for the City’s CIP construction projects. They also manage telecommunications licenses and the SRP Aesthetics program.
