(a) Utility installations shall be located to minimize need for later adjustment to accommodate future roadway improvements, future utility expansions, and to permit access to servicing such installations with minimum interference to roadway traffic. Clallam County shall make available to utilities a copy of their six-year transportation improvement program (or capital facilities and transportation plan where required) in order to minimize both utility customer and road user inconvenience should future road improvements (on existing or new alignment) require adjustment or relocating of the utility facilities. Said utilities shall, within the limits of standard business practice, make available appropriate short- and long-range development plans to the County.

(b) Unless otherwise approved by the County, all above-ground utilities and their appurtenances as well as all above-ground appurtenances of below-ground utilities that may constitute a roadside obstacle or hazard for traffic using the road shall be located as close as practicable to the edge of the right-of-way line. If an appurtenance within the right-of-way would constitute an unacceptable roadside obstacle or hazard, said obstacle or hazard may be:

(c) Installations that are required for a road purpose, such as street lighting or traffic signals, are to be located and designed in accordance with this chapter.

(d) Where existing facilities are in place, new facilities shall be compatible with the existing installations and conform to this chapter as nearly as practicable.

(e) The County may restrict the location of utility service crossings and also the number of utility service crossings. The utility companies shall be responsible for anticipating their present and future needs to determine if several crossings can be combined via a single conduit or similar crossing.

(f) Work on County road right-of-way shall be performed only by licensed and bonded contractors experienced in the work involved or by the Utility’s own employees. If performed by the Utility’s own employees, they shall have proper training, experience and equipment, and be covered by the Utility’s insurance and bonding.

(a) The Utility shall be responsible for the design of the utility facility being proposed. This responsibility shall include, in addition to the integrity of the proposed utility facility, provisions for public safety during the course of construction, as well as consideration of traffic safety and accident potential for the life of the installation. Design shall adhere to sound engineering principles and be performed by or under the supervision of a professional engineer licensed in the State of Washington, where required by State law.

(b) For work requiring application to the County (typically all work on County right-of-way or on County-owned property), the County will review the Utility’s plans with respect to:

Work shall not begin until approval is given by the County.

(c) Provision shall be made for known or planned expansion of the utility facilities, particularly those located underground or attached to bridges or other structures within the right-of-way.

(d) Granting of a franchise or permit shall not imply or be construed to mean the County shall be responsible for the design, construction, or operation of the facility or for public safety during the facility’s installation, operation, or maintenance.

(a) Existing underground utilities on County road right-of-way shall be removed or relocated when work funded by the County would disturb the existing underground utility. All such removal or relocation shall be at the sole expense of the owning Utility and all work must be accomplished by the same permitting process as for new installations.

(b) Notwithstanding reinforcement or protection otherwise provided, a permittee shall be responsible for the security of each existing pipeline and utility within a road construction zone. Where there are unusual utility hazards or where heavy construction equipment will be used, the permittee shall provide adequate temporary protection. In replacing the roadway, the design should give due consideration to the protection of previously existing utilities in the roadway section without sacrificing the geometrics of roadway design.