Application for a permit is made to the Department on the form provided by the county. Right-of-way permit applications shall contain, and will be considered complete only upon compliance with, the requirements of the following provisions:
(A) Registration with the county pursuant to this chapter;
(B) Submission of a completed permit application form, including all required attachments, and scaled drawings showing the location and area of the proposed project and the location of all known existing and proposed facilities of the permittee in the project area;
(C) Payment of money due the county for:
(1) Permit fees, estimated restoration costs, and other management costs;
(2) Prior right-of-way or obstructions or excavation permits;
(3) Any undisputed loss, damage, or expense suffered by the county because of applicant's prior excavations or obstructions of the rights-of-way or any emergency actions taken by the county; and
(4) Franchise fees or other charges, if applicable;
(D) Payment of disputed amounts due the county by posting security or depositing in an escrow account an amount equal to at least 110% of the amount owing; and
(E) Posting of an additional or larger construction performance bond for additional facilities when applicant requests an excavation permit to install additional facilities and the county deems the existing construction performance bond inadequate under applicable standards.
(Ord. 91-2019, passed 2-5-19)