📄 GUIDELINES FOR RIGHT OF WAY (ROW) APPROVAL

Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA)

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🧾 1. INTRODUCTION

These guidelines outline the procedure for obtaining Right of Way (ROW) approval for infrastructure development such as fibre optic cables, pipelines, utilities, and related works within Kano State.

All applicants must obtain approval from the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) before commencing any ROW-related activity.

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📂 2. APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

Applicants are required to submit a formal application letter addressed to:

The Managing Director
Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA)

The application should include:

• Description of proposed project
• Location and route details
• Scope of work
• Project drawings/layout (where applicable)
• Contact details of applicant

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🧾 3. APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1: Submission

• Submit formal application to KNUPDA

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Step 2: Technical Assessment

• The application is forwarded to the Engineering Department
• Technical evaluation of:
  • Route alignment
  • Impact on infrastructure
  • Compliance with planning standards

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Step 3: Demand Notice

• Upon successful assessment, a Demand Notice is issued to the applicant
• This outlines:
  • Applicable fees

    Approved ROW/Engineering Charges

    📡 FIBRE OPTIC CABLES

    Description	Unit	Urban Rate (₦)	Rural Rate (₦)	Levy
    Normal Trenching	Per meter	1,500	1,000
    Surface Dressing (Shoulders)	Per meter	2,000	2,000
    Asphaltic Road Cutting	Per meter	15,000	15,000
    Interlocking Tiles	Per meter	5,000	5,000
    Thrust Boring	Per meter	15,000	15,000
    Concrete Breaking	Per meter	5,000	5,000

    👉 Levy: ₦3,000,000 OR 50% of project cost (whichever is higher)

     

    Additional Charges

    Description	Unit	Rate
    Tenement Rate (Annual)	Per meter	₦20
    Planning Permit (Federal Road)	Per meter	Urban: ₦750 / Rural: ₦500
    Levy	—	₦2,000,000

     

    Aerial Cabling (Special Cases)

    Description	Unit	Rate	Levy
    Aerial Cable	Per meter	₦750	₦1,000,000
    Pole	Per pole	₦5,000	₦1,000,000

     

    🚰 WATER / ELECTRICITY CABLES (INDIVIDUALS)

    Description	Unit	Urban (₦)	Rural (₦)
    Normal Trenching	Per meter	1,500	1,000
    Surface Dressing	Per meter	2,000	2,000
    Interlocking Tiles	Per meter	2,000	2,000
    Asphalt Cutting	Per meter	10,000	10,000
    Thrust Boring	Per meter	5,000	5,000
    Concrete Breaking	Per meter	2,000	2,000

     

    👉 Levy: ₦50,000
    👉 Additional: +50% of total charges

    🚧 ROAD ACCESS (OPENING ON ROAD ELEMENTS)

    Access Slabs

    Type	Unit	Rate (₦)	Levy
    Filling Station	Per meter	40,000	+100%
    Industrial	Per meter	40,000	+100%
    Commercial (Banks, Hotels, etc.)	Per meter	20,000	+50%
    Residential	Per opening	30,000 – 50,000	+50%

     

    👉 Note: Depends on location

    U-Turn Provision

    Type	Unit	Rate (₦)	Levy
    Crash Barriers	Per meter	80,000	+50%
    Road Median	Per meter	50,000	+50%
    Median Kerbs	Per meter	50,000	+50%

     

    Right of Way (Borehole Drilling)

    Type	Unit	Rate (₦)	Levy
    Commercial	Per borehole	50,000	+50%
    Residential	Per borehole	30,000	+50%

     

    KEDCO Installations

    Type	Unit	Rate (₦)	Levy
    High Tension Poles	Per pole	10,000	+50%
    Low Tension Poles	Per pole	5,000	+50%
    Transformer	Per unit	200,000	+50%

     

    Access Road Structures

    Description	Unit	Rate (₦)	Levy	Remark
    Metal Security Gate	Per gate	250,000	+50%	₦25,000 annual renewal

     

    Others

    Description	Unit	Rate (₦)	Levy	Remark
    Internet Service Providers (Mast)	Per unit	50,000	+50%
    Road Ramp (Speed Breaker)	Per unit	2,000	+100%	Excludes public/religious places

    📡 ISP / TELECOM INFRASTRUCTURE

    Item	Unit	Rate
    ISP Mast / Tower	Per structure	5,250,000
    Antenna Installation	Per unit	5,250,000
    Base Station (BTS)	Per site	5,250,000

  • Conditions for approval

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Step 4: Payment

• Applicant makes payment as indicated in the Demand Notice
• Payment must be made via approved government channels

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Step 5: Approval Issuance

• Upon confirmation of payment, KNUPDA issues:
  • Right of Way Approval Notice
  • Conditions of execution

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⏳ 4. PROCESSING TIME

• The entire process shall be completed within five (5) working days, provided:
  • All required documents are submitted
  • Payment is made promptly

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📜 5. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

• Work must strictly follow approved route and specifications
• Any damage to public infrastructure must be repaired by the applicant
• Proper safety measures must be observed
• Relevant agencies must be notified before commencement

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⚠️ 6. IMPORTANT NOTES

• No excavation or installation shall commence without approval
• Unauthorized works may result in penalties or stoppage
• Applicants must comply with all regulatory requirements

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✅ 7. CONCLUSION

The Right of Way approval process ensures:

• Protection of public infrastructure
• Proper coordination of development activities
• Efficient service delivery

Applicants are advised to comply fully with these guidelines.

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