(A) Standards and principles. All construction in the right-of-way shall be consistent with applicable ordinances, codes, laws rules and regulations, and commonly recognized and accepted traffic control and construction principles, sound engineering judgment and, where applicable, the principles and standards set forth in the following IDOT publications, as amended from time to time:
(1) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction;
(2) Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions;
(3) Highway Design Manual;
(4) Highway Standards Manual;
(5) Illinois Highway Standards for Traffic Control; and
(6) Illinois Supplement to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices;
(B) Interpretation of county standards and principles. If a discrepancy exists between or among differing principles and standards required by this chapter, the County Engineer shall determine, in the exercise of sound engineering judgment, which principles apply and such decision shall be final. If requested, the County Engineer shall state which standard or principle will apply to the construction, maintenance or operation of a facility in the future.
(Ord. 2013-03, passed 3-20-2013; Ord. 2024-04, passed 5-15-2024)