§ 10-88. Deposit.

The Director of Public Works may require a cash deposit or bond to guarantee completion of construction anticipated in an encroachment permit application.

a.

A cash deposit or bond will not be required of any public agency or public utility having lawful authority to occupy the highways unless the applicant has failed to comply, as determined by the Director of Public Works, with the provisions of this chapter or with the provisions of any previous permit issued by the Director of Public Works.

b.

If a driveway encroachment is not able to be completed, as required for a certificate of occupancy, due to seasonal adverse weather or soil condition, the Director of Public Works may accept a cash deposit or other security in a form approved by the County Counsels office of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) as a guarantee that the encroachment shall be completed within a period not to exceed six (6) months from the deposit of the bond. If the encroachment is not completed within the time limit, the County may let a contract to complete that portion of the work required within the County road right-of-way. Any funds remaining after deducting an amount sufficient to cover actual County costs and the payment to the contractor, if applicable, will be refunded to permittee.

(Ord. No. 3907, § 1, 3-1-2005; Ord. No. 4048, § 2, 8-14-12)