(a) Disturbed Areas. The size of the disturbed area shall be kept to a minimum. Construction methods, erosion control, and revegetation must be in accordance with The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) specifications and County ordinances pertaining thereto. Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent erosion and to restore vegetation along the length of the construction area. Unsatisfactory restoration work shall be promptly corrected by the applicant. If necessary, unsatisfactory restoration work will be accomplished by the Division and billed to the permittee. Issuance of an Encroachment Permit does not relieve the Permittee from complying with other applicable Federal, State or Local laws, rules or regulations.
(b) Drainage. Care must be taken to avoid disturbing existing drainage facilities. Underdrains shall be provided where necessary. No jetting or puddling shall be permitted under the roadway.
(c) Trees and Vegetation. When it becomes necessary to remove trees and vegetation for installation of the proposed facility, the Permittee shall minimize the amount of vegetation disturbed. Where the root systems of trees are substantially damaged by the Permittee’s activities, the tree(s) shall be removed during the construction activity. Trees that die within 1 year of the Permittee’s construction activity shall be removed at the Permittee’s expense.
(Ord. 3673, § 2, passed 4-1-2003)