(A) (1) No person shall construct or improve a driveway without first obtaining a driveway permit from the Board of Commissioners’ designate, or the County Infrastructure Coordinator/Engineer’s office.
(2) Prior to the consideration of an application, an applicant must submit to the County Infrastructure Coordinator/Engineer’s office an application which shall accurately describe the location of the proposed driveway and the specifications required by this chapter for driveway construction.
(B) Any re-graveling of previously constructed driveways does not constitute a change/improvement and would not require an application for a permit.
(C) No building permit for new construction will be issued until the driveway permit has been issued.
(D) A driveway permit will be issued for the purpose of permitting vehicular access or other means of travel from a public County Road to a private driveway, road, and field road for all persons seeking a building permit. All driveway specifications for construction in this chapter will apply.
(E) The applicant, who may be the owner, agent, or contractor, shall submit a location construction plan showing specifications, including the grade, slope, width, and length of the driveway. Said construction plan will specify completion dates for culvert placement, aggregate placement, erosion control procedures, and final application of a two-inch layer of gravel. Any proposed driveway constructed or any modification shall be accompanied by a Drainage Plan presented at time of the application. The Drainage Plan shall include the following:
(1) A site plan indicating the location of any ditch and location of any culvert;
(2) A timetable for re-seeding of disturbed area; and
(3) Size and material of any culvert to be used.
(F) Driveway permits shall be valid for a period of one year from date of issue. Re-application for a permit will be required for any improvements not completed during the period. Re-application permits will not be denied without reasonable cause.
(G) The County Infrastructure Coordinator/ Engineer’s office will provide a written finding if the application is rejected, detailing the issues to be resolved. The written findings shall be sent to the applicant via certified mail.
(H) A driveway permit is transferable to a new owner. Transfer of ownership does not effect the time period of a valid permit.
(Ord. 2010-III, passed 2-2-2010) Penalty, see § 153.99