During construction of the permitted work and/or restoration of the County highway right-of-way, the following requirements shall be observed:
A. Vehicle traffic using the County highway, including traffic to and from adjacent properties, shall be maintained.
B. Regulatory signing shall be kept in view at all times. Traffic Control and Protection in accordance with all applicable MUTCD and IDOT Standards shall be in place prior to construction and properly maintained throughout construction and restoration.
C. Excavation shall be kept to a minimum and backfilled or protected at the close of each working day. No open excavation shall be allowed over night within the pavement.
D. Roadway pavements shall not be damaged by construction equipment and shall be kept clean of dirt, mud and other debris. The permittee will be responsible for the repair of any damage to the roadway or structures within the right-of-way. If the permittee, contractor, or their representative is notified by the McHenry County Division of Transportation of any problem regarding cleanliness or debris from the construction zone, the permittee shall cause the road to be cleaned or remove the debris, to the satisfaction of the McHenry County Division of Transportation. Failure to complete cleanup may result in liquidated damages of $500.00 per occurrence in accordance with State statutes.
E. All existing drainage shall be maintained and be functional.
F. The McHenry County Division of Transportation shall be immediately notified of any tile lines found and shall be given the opportunity to witness the repair or reconnection prior to backfilling.
G. When portions of existing highways are to be widened to accommodate a proposed access, the existing edge of pavement to be widened shall be sawcut full depth to obtain a clean vertical face. Trimming of the existing edge of pavement will be permitted only with the approval of the McHenry County Division of Transportation.
H. When a major access is constructed on a curbed highway, the existing barrier or mountable curb and gutter shall be removed in the area of the improvement. For a minor access it may be acceptable to cleanly cut off the back of the curb.
I. Any disturbed areas of the County highway right-of-way shall be promptly restored to a condition equal to or better than existed or as directed by the McHenry County Division of Transportation.
J. Excavation for construction on both sides of the highway pavement at the same time will not be permitted.
K. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor and applicant to protect all disturbed areas with suitable soil and erosion control measures, including areas disturbed within County highway right-of-way, as necessary to protect adjacent property, ditches, shoulders and waterways from soil erosion and sedimentation.
(Ord. O-200811-82-068, passed 11-6-2008)