The following forms and instructions for completing them can be obtained from the County Highway Department. Providing complete and accurate information on these forms is essential to expedite the permit processing.
(A) A document that initially is considered the application for a sidewalk permit becomes the permit upon approval of the proposed sidewalk approach work. It contains basic information on the first page of the form needed to locate and record the permit work and lists standard general provisions on subsequent pages. The form should be signed by the owner of the fee simple title. The application fee shall be set by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.
(B) A document used to guarantee that work performed on the right-of-way by the applicant will be completed as required by conditions and provisions of the permit and shall be submitted with the application. The bonding company is bound by the bond to see that the permit is completed satisfactorily should the permittee fail to perform properly. The bond shall be approved by the Highway Department and shall be sufficient to cover the work to be performed in the right-of-way. The minimum bond shall be $3,000. In those cases where a performance guarantee has been posted and the improvements have not been installed prior to the expiration of the guarantee, the county shall declare the guarantee to be in default and cause all improvements to be installed according to the approved plans.
(C) Cash in the amount of the bond may be posted in lieu of a bond.
(D) The permits shall expire one year from the date of approval.
(E) An applicant must contact the County Highway Department in order to obtain the proper forms and initiate the permit process.
(F) Prior to submitting any of the materials required by this subchapter, the applicant or his or her representative may discuss with the County Highway Department the nature of the improvement being proposed. At that time, the applicant may be instructed concerning the classification of his or her permit and what regulatory procedures apply to it and must be followed under this chapter in order to secure approval.
(Ord. 2004-6C, passed 6-14-04)