A. Trail Disruption:
1. Debris: Depositing debris on or within the right of way of the Centennial Trail without first obtaining written approval from the Kootenai County parks and waterways department is prohibited.
2. Surface Disturbances: It shall be unlawful to alter, modify, paint, cut or destroy the surface of the Centennial Trail or the trail right of way or to conduct any activity that prevents its normal use without first obtaining a trail disturbance permit from the Kootenai County parks and waterways department. An alternate route, approved by the Kootenai County parks and waterways department, must be provided and appropriately signed before any permitted disturbance is commenced. In addition, the permittee shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Kootenai County site disturbance ordinance, title 8, chapter 7, article 7.1 of this code.
3. Trail Closure: No person shall close any portion of the Centennial Trail or trail right of way without first obtaining written permission from the Kootenai County parks and waterways department. An alternate route, approved by the Kootenai County parks and waterways department, must be provided and appropriately signed before any permitted closure occurs.
4. Permit Processing: Procedures for issuance of trail disturbance permits may be set forth by resolution of the board. Such resolution may provide for a permitting process which is coordinated with cities, highway districts and/or the Idaho transportation department.
5. Applicability: The requirements of this section apply to those portions of the Centennial Trail outside of public highways and public highway rights of way. The portions within public highways and public highway rights of way shall be subject to all applicable requirements for encroachments, excavations and other impacts as required by the Idaho transportation department or highway district with jurisdiction, as appropriate.
B. Restoration Of Trail Surface:
1. Any permitted surface disturbance of the Centennial Trail must be repaired or restored within twenty four (24) hours after commencement of the surface disturbance unless additional time is specifically allowed by the authorizing permit. An alternate route, approved by the Kootenai County parks and waterways department, must be provided and appropriately signed during the entire time of the trail disturbance.
2. Any repair or restoration not accomplished by the permittee within the specified time will be performed by or on behalf of Kootenai County with no prior notice to the permittee and at the permittee's expense. The county will also make any immediate repairs, alterations or additions to any barricades, signs or warnings as deemed necessary for the safety of the public without prior notice to the permittee. The permittee shall reimburse the county for the actual cost of materials, labor, equipment and overhead.
3. The permittee shall be responsible for the condition of trail surface repairs or restorations for a minimum period of two (2) years following the repair or restoration of any surface disturbance. During the two (2) year period the permittee shall, upon request from the Kootenai County parks and waterways department, repair to the county's satisfaction any of the repairs or restorations that have settled, cracked, broken or are otherwise faulty. (Ord. 408, 11-12-2007)