§ 62-87. Permits required for installation or excavation in rights-of-way and roads; no property interest in location of utility facility.

Before installing or relocating any utility facility which may occupy or encroach on the right-of-way acquired for county projects, or which is part of the county road system, the utility owner and/or contractor must obtain authorization from the county department of public works. For all initial installation a written permit will be executed. Also, for relocation or adjustment of utility facilities for which a written permit has not previously been issued, and which are not covered by an indemnity agreement, a permit will be executed. Except as may be provided by state or federal laws, placement of a utility facility within the public rights-of-way or public roads shall not be deemed to give any person a property or other interest in any particular location within the public rights-of-way or public roads, or any preference over any other person issued a permit to utilize the public rights-of-way or public roads. The county reserves the right to designate where a particular utility facility may be located for the purposes of protecting current or future use of its public roads to promote the public health, safety or welfare.

(Res. No. 02-0264, 2-20-02)