(A) Any construction activity proposed within the county road right-of-way cannot be started until an approved right-of-way permit has been issued by the County Engineering Department.
(B) A right-of-way permit application fee of $40 is established for any work to be done within the county right-of-way by any public or privately-owned firm, organization, or municipality, with the exception of residential driveways.
(C) Any isolated, routine maintenance of above-ground facilities does not require a right-of-way permit. More inclusive maintenance work, such as work involving the placement or relocation of two or more utility poles, does require a permit. Emergency situations that involve extensive replacement of facilities could be given verbal approval through the Engineering Department as long as a permit application and drawings are submitted within 24 hours from the time of verbal approval.
(D) A permit is valid for a period not to exceed two years.
(Ord. 99-19, passed 6-21-1999) Penalty, see § 70.99