Notwithstanding the applicability of the other provisions in this chapter,
(a) Every person applying for a small cell wireless facility encroachment permit required by this chapter shall:
1) At the time of applying for the permit, pay an issuance fee. The amount of said fee shall be prescribed by the Board of Supervisors.
2) If construction and/or excavation is required, apply for a construction and excavation permit and:
a) Pay an issuance fee at the time of applying for the permit. The amount of said fee shall be prescribed by the Board of Supervisors.
b) Place a deposit with the Director for engineering review and inspection costs associated with the permit issuance. The amount of the deposit shall be prescribed by the Board of Supervisors. The Director shall deduct from the deposit the actual cost to the County of the required engineering and inspection. If such cost is less than the deposit, the difference shall be refunded to the applicant in the same manner as provided by law for the repayment of trust moneys. If the cost exceeds the deposit, the applicant shall pay the excess to the County. If it is not paid within 15 days, the County may recover such sum in any court of competent jurisdiction. Until such amount is paid, further permits shall not be issued to such applicant.
(b) In addition to payment of the issuance fees and deposit required by Subsection (a), the applicant shall pay an annual fee for each small cell wireless facility attached to County-owned structures in the right-of-way. The amount of said annual fee shall be prescribed by the Board of Supervisors.
(c) If required by the Director, the applicant shall include with the application plans prepared by a competent engineer.
1) The permittee shall perform all work in accordance with the plans, if plans are made, and the specifications entitled "The Standard Specifications For Public Works Construction", on file with the Director, and, further, to the satisfaction of the Director.
2) No change in any plans or specifications shall be made unless approved in writing by the Director.
(d) If required by the Director, the applicant shall make proper arrangements for, and bear the cost of relocating or replacing any structure, public utility, tree or shrub, where such relocation is made necessary by the proposed work for which a permit is issued.
(e) Not less than 24 hours before the commencement of any work regulated by this chapter, the applicant shall apply in writing to the Director for an inspector. Such application shall specify the day and hour when, and the location at which, the work will be commenced.
1) The Director may waive inspection, if the Director believes such inspection is not necessary for the best interests of the County, provided such waiver is in writing.
2) The inspection of work or materials shall not relieve the permittee of any obligations to perform and complete the work according to the permit, the plans, and specifications referred to in Subsection (c).
(f) The permittee shall notify the Director in writing upon completion of any work for which a permit has been granted.
(Ord. No. 10597 (N.S.), effective 4-12-19)