§ 2-28-23. Qualifications of permittee.

(a)

Subject to satisfaction of and compliance with the requirements of this article, permits shall be issued to the following:

(1)

Utility companies, their agents and their contractors that apply to install, replace, repair, relocate, maintain or remove a facility;

(2)

Contractors responsible for the installation of any facility or structure subject to these regulations;

(3)

Dealers and providers of communications services and wireless providers; and

(4)

Other persons or entities with a legal and legitimate need to use the right-of-way, which use poses no threat to public health, safety or welfare, or the effective future use of the right-of-way.

(b)

At the time of the application, all tradespersons performing any work related to the application on behalf of the applicant who are required to possess a state license to practice, including but not limited to electricians and plumbers, shall possess a current and valid license. Proof thereof shall be required before approval of an application and issuance of any permit. County employees or contractors who perform routine maintenance work in right-of-way on behalf of the county are specifically exempt from the permit application process.

(Ord. No. 17-21 , § 3, 3-7-17; Ord. No. 17-48 , § 3, 11-7-17)