Right-Of-Way Permits

WINTER MORATORIUM

Right-of-way permits for earth disturbance/road work our not be issued earlier than May 1st of each year and all right-of-way work shall be completed by October 31st of each year. 

Non-disturbance/traffic control only permits may be issued during the winter moratorium at the the discretion of the Road and Bridge Supervisor. All emergency permits for installation required to be done during the winter moratorium are to comply with PUC laws, rules and regulations, will be approved for boring or open trench work only if above ground temporary installation is not suitable.

Emergency utility repair is permitted without prior application, but after-the-fact applications shall be submitted immediately after the Road and Bridge office has reopened, and permit procedures will be followed in the same manner used for non-emergency work. Notification shall be given to the Road and Bridge Department and Sheriff Department at the time of the emergency work. Placement of back-fill material that has not been observed by Road and Bridge Department staff, documented with appropriate compaction testing, or otherwise approved by the Road and Bridge Department may be subject to removal and replacement with proper compaction when site conditions allow.

Instructions for Right-of-Way Permit Applications

1. Applicant - submits completed application on our Permitting Portal, the following items will be asked to be included in application:
   1. Detailed Scope of Work (include proposed schedule of work);
   2. Certificate of Liability Insurance (if you have submitted one for the year and it’s not expired you do NOT need to resubmit it with every permit application);
   3. Construction plan, preferably on map with areas clearly marked as to where the work will take place (this does not need to be to scale, however, it should be easily understood);
   4. Traffic Control Plan (TCP)
   5. Other Documentation as may be deemed necessary by the Road and Bridge Department
2. Permit Fee $340 - must be paid prior to the application being reviewed. Base fee amount covers typical inspections outlined below. Additional fees may be assessed for larger projects and/or multiple locations.
3. County Inspector Review – the review will consist of all submitted documents and verification that the permit has been paid for – please allow 2 to 3 business days.
4. Initial On-Site Inspection - the County Inspector will visit the site prior to construction. Depending on the scope of work’s complexity, the Inspector may require the Applicant or Contractor to meet at site for a Pre-Construction meeting, this will occur prior to the Permit being issued.
5. Calculation of the Performance Guarantee – after the initial site inspection, the County Inspector will calculate the performance guarantee calculation amount, if any. 
6. Applicant Notification – the applicant will be notified by the administrative office of how much the Performance Guarantee will be. In addition, the applicant will be provided the Pledge & Security Agreement.
7. Pledge & Security Agreement – this document must be signed, notarized, if the Performance Guarantee is over $5,000 (notarization is not required for permits less than $5,000),  and returned with the appropriate security deposit of cash, bond (if applicable) or Letter of Credit (Letters of Credit must be approved by the County Attorney). Please use the same payment methods listed above (a., b., or c.) for payment of these funds. The Performance Guarantee will be held at the County Treasurer’s office.
8. County Receives from Applicant – the Performance Guarantee funds and signed Pledge & Security Agreement.  
9. County Inspector - will provide a signed copy of the Approved Permit to the applicant.  
10. Approved Permit – applicant/contractor must have a copy of the Approved Permit on site where the work is taking place. Failure to have the permit on site will result in a Stop Work Order and may require additional inspection fees.

After Issuance of Permit

1. First Inspection of Work – Applicant must contact the Road and Bridge Department County Inspector to schedule this inspection.  This inspection is performed after work has begun but prior to any backfilling. Please call 48 hrs. in advance to schedule this inspection
2. Final Inspection – Applicant must contact the Road & Bridge Department County Inspector to schedule this inspection.  This inspection is performed after all work has been completed, including backfill, compaction and restoration of asphalt, if applicable. Once again please call 48 hrs. in advance or make arrangements with the Inspector at the time of the first inspection with when the project should be completed.
3. One-Year Performance Inspection - one year from final inspection the County’s inspector will conduct a performance inspection and make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners or the County Attorney on the return of the applicant’s security deposit.