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C OUNTY S TREETS §22-4.4 (c) Unless otherwise permitted by law, the applicant shall keep at least one traffic lane open for two-way vehicular traffic during the working hours of the day and at least two traffic lanes open during non-working hours. When the work interferes with a sidewalk, the applicant shall also provide for the safe passage of pedestrians including persons with disabilities around or through the work area. (d) The applicant shall be responsible for notifying all property owners/lessees who are affected by the construction at least forty-eight hours prior to commencing. (e) No material, except the trench excavated material, shall be stockpiled closer than six feet from the existing edge of pavement. (f) No construction equipment shall be parked or any materials stored in the County street in such a manner that the equipment or materials will obstruct or prohibit pedestrian and vehicular movements, including driveway movements, except during actual working hours. (g) No excavation shall be left open for more than five working days. (h) The applicant shall repair, restore, or replace all portions of a County street, including but not limited to utilities, drainage ways and structures, traffic markings and signs, driveways and private property that had been altered, broken up, dug up, disturbed, undermined, dug under or otherwise damaged during construction to a state equal to or better than its original condition. All repair, restoration or replacement work shall comply with the current requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the construction of curb cuts, accessible driveways, or other improvements for persons with disabilities. (i) Before issuing a permit, for all work with an estimated cost equal to or exceeding $20,000, the director may require a cash bond, surety company bond, or personal surety bond in favor of the County. The value of the bond shall be double the estimated cost of restoring or replacing the County street to a state equal to or better than its original condition. (j) Work must be completed within one year of the starting date shown on the permit unless otherwise specified. Failure to complete the work will result in the termination of the permit. (k) Repair, restoration or replacement of County streets, highways and sidewalks shall comply with applicable specifications and plans on file in the department of public works. Copies of these specifications and plans shall be furnished to each applicant upon making a request. (l) Driveway approaches shall be constructed or repaired according to the provisions of this chapter and applicable specifications and plans on file in the department of public works. Copies of these specifications and plans shall be furnished to each applicant upon making a request. (m) Upon completion of the work, the applicant shall immediately remove all equipment and materials and shall leave the work area in a clean, safe and sanitary condition satisfactory to the director. (n) All restoration and repair work of the pavement, shoulders, and any other County facilities shall be guaranteed by the applicant against any defects for a period of one year from the date of final inspection. (2002, ord 02-67, sec 2.)22-4.4 22-11