§ 905. Utility encroachment permit procedure.

Utility encroachment permits shall be obtained from the department of public development upon application made on forms prescribed by the department of public development. The written application shall include the following:

(a)

The name and address of the utility;

(b)

The nature, extent, and location of any work proposed to be done, along with satisfactory plans as attachments showing in detail the location of the proposed facility or operations as described in the permit application. The plans shall show the size or capacity of facilities to be installed; their relationship to street features such as right-of-way lines, pavement edge, structures, etc., horizontal and vertical clearance to critical elements of the roadway and any other information necessary by the department of public development to evaluate the impact on the street and its operation;

(c)

The name and address of the person or firm who is to do such work;

(d)

The name, street address, email address if applicable and telephone and facsimile numbers of one or more facilities representative(s).

(e)

The projected starting and finishing dates for the work;

(f)

An indemnity bond or other acceptable security in an amount to be set by the county to pay any damages to any part of the county road system or other county property or to any county employee or member of the public caused by activity or work of the utility performed under authority of the permit issued;

(g)

A copy, if requested, of the registrant's certificate of authority (or other acceptable evidence of authority to operate) from the Georgia Public Service Commission and/or the FCC and any other similar approvals, permits, or agreements;

(h)

A copy, if requested, of the service agreement, if applicable or other legal instrument that authorizes the utility to use or occupy the right-of-way for the purpose described in the application;

(i)

The application shall be accompanied by a permit review fee, as established by resolution of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners.

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)