(A) All work done under permits issued under this chapter are subject to inspection and approval by the county. All permits shall be submitted and issued prior to commencing any construction activities. The County Highway Department shall inspect all work being done on all improvements for each permit issued to insure strict compliance with the standards and specifications of this section and the permit. The inspection services do not include construction engineering or construction stake-out, which are the sole responsibility of the permittee or his or her designated representative. The permittee or his or her contractor shall notify the County Highway Department at least 24 hours in advance of the commencement of any construction phase or activity.
(B) (1) Inspections shall include, but are not limited to:
(a) Drainage;
(b) Road subgrade;
(c) Curbs;
(d) Stone;
(e) Asphalt; and
(f) Final inspection.
(2) There is no charge for the first inspection of each item, but if the county determines that additional inspections are necessary, the fee for each subsequent inspection shall be $500, payable in advance.
(C) The County Highway Department shall issue directive stop-work orders when necessary to assure compliance with the approved plans and specifications for the permit and the requirements of this section.
(D) Persons working on or having control of the construction of the improvements shall cooperate fully with the County Highway Department and shall have available on site a copy of the approved plans and specifications.
(E) All permit construction involving the widening of a county road shall be completed within 45 calendar days from the first day of excavation along the county road.
(F) If a permit requires the relocation of utilities, the utilities shall so relocate, with the cost thereof to be paid by the permittee.
(Ord. 2001-11B, passed 11-5-01; Am. Ord. 2005-11E, passed 11-28-05)