§ 14.40.050. Construction permit required.

A right-of-way construction permit is required under the circumstances set forth in this section.

A.

Construction . Construction permits are required for construction of a road or driveway within a dedicated right-of-way.

B.

Traffic flow; barricades . Construction permits are required to regulate the flow of traffic, to place any traffic regulatory device or sign within a dedicated right-of-way, or for placement of any barricade or blockage which impedes lawful use of a constructed right-of-way, or right-of-way under construction. Where the regulation of the flow of traffic, barricade, or blockage is not related to a planned or ongoing construction project, an encroachment permit is required.

C.

Information required . The following information shall be required for all applications to construct, improve, or alter a borough right-of-way:

1.

A statement of the length and width of right-of-way to be constructed, the proposed uses after construction, and a drawing on the plat of the location and proposed design and method of the construction;

2.

Approximate locations of flood plain, floodways, wetlands, streams, lakes, or other water bodies adjacent to or within 50 feet of the outer boundaries of the right-of-way;

3.

Approximate grades of the natural terrain and final grade of the proposed road;

4.

Soil conditions of the area subject to construction;

5.

Identification of all properties to be served or accessed by the proposed construction;

6.

Amount, type and placement of materials used in construction; and

7.

Where information provided by existing topographic maps, aerial photography, and photographs is inadequate to accurately reflect conditions of the right-of-way or potential problems created or exacerbated by construction, additional information, surveys, or engineering analysis may be required prior to issuance of a permit.

(Ord. No. 2015-22 , § 1, 8-18-15; Ord. No. 98-09, § 1, 6-16-98; Ord. No. 96-24, § 1(part), 1996)