(A) The provisions of this subchapter shall govern the construction, relocation, alteration, or change in the character or use of improvements in the rights-of-way of the county highway system and the maintenance of such improvements, which are not otherwise governed under the county ordinances.
(B) Improvements, for the purposes of this subchapter, include, but are not limited to:
(1) Entrances, driveways, or drive approaches;
(2) Mailbox approaches;
(3) Culvert or roadside ditch modifications necessitated for other improvements;
(4) Sidewalks, pathways, trails, or multi-use paths; and
(5) Public utility infrastructure.
(C) Improvements, as defined by this subchapter, shall not include:
(1) Infrastructure made under contract with or by order of the Board of Commissioners or other governmental agency through its proper officials.
(2) Surfacing or resurfacing of a paved improvement provided it does not change drainage flows and does not expand the width of the existing improvement.
(D) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to construct improvements in the rights-of-way of the county highway system without first obtaining a permit in accordance with this subchapter.
(E) Any work completed as emergency work which does not meet the definition of emergency as set out in § 70.17 is a violation of this subchapter.
(F) The County Engineer shall have the authority to issue stop work orders for any violations of this subchapter.
(Ord. 2023-11, passed 3-14-2023)