§ 13.16. Obtaining Right-of-Way Permits.

(a)

Right-of-way permits are required for any use of the public rights-of-way for construction staging, installing or repairing aerial or underground utility lines/communications systems/conduit systems, or other uses.

(b)

Applications for permits must include four (4) sets of plans and two (2) sets of Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans.

(c)

An application for work involving a Street maintained by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT),or Orange County, or a Railroad right-of-way, must include a valid permit approval from the affected agency.

(d)

Contractor's must possess the appropriate State of Florida license for the specific type of work they are performing. Contractor also must comply with the "Underground Facility Damage Prevention Safety Act," Chapter 556, Florida Statutes.

(e)

A contractor commencing or completing any work without the required permit(s) will be charged a penalty fee equal to twice the sum of the permit(s) fee.

(Ord. of 7-22-2002, § 2, Doc. #020722701)