§ 62-90. Permits for installation or excavation in rights-of-way and roads; exception for state projects.

Permit required. All utility owners shall apply for and obtain a written permit from the department of public works before installing or making substantial changes to any utility facility located within the public right-of-way or within a public road or sidewalk. Such utility owner shall make application for a permit to the director of public works. The director of public works shall have the authority to impose such permit terms and conditions necessary to protect the public health and safety, and the permittee shall comply with all terms and conditions imposed by the director of public works including the right to maintain a register of authorized contractors. Only authorized contractors shall engage in permitted activities in the rights-of-way. However, where the Georgia Department of Transportation has primary permitting authority over a particular installation or construction activity, the permittee may show a copy of the GDOT permit and shall not be required to obtain a permit from the county.

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