WAYNE COUNTY RULES SPECIFICATIONS & PRODECURES …

1 WAYNE COUNTY . RULES , SPECIFICATIONS . & procedures . FOR. CONSTRUCTION PERMITS. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES. Engineering Division Permit Office 33809 Michigan Avenue WAYNE Michigan 48184. (734) 595-6504 Phone (734) 595-6356 Fax Email RESOLUTION. No. 2008-596. By Commissioner Williams and Co-sponsored by Commissioner Varga WHEREAS, Act 200 of the Public Acts of 1969 provides that the Board of COUNTY Road Commissioners may adopt its own RULES necessary for the administration of the act after a public hearing; and WHEREAS, the COUNTY of WAYNE has delegated the executive duties of the COUNTY Road Commission to the WAYNE COUNTY Executive and the legislative duties to the WAYNE COUNTY Commission.

2 And WHEREAS, the COUNTY has promulgated RULES entitled WAYNE COUNTY RULES , SPECIFICATIONS , and procedures for Construction Permits for administration of the aforesaid act; and WHEREAS, after the required public notice was published, a public hearing was held on at which time there were no objections; and WHEREAS, the COUNTY has determined that the RULES as promulgated are consistent with the public safety and are based upon the traffic volumes, drainage requirements, and the character and use of land adjoining the highways and other requirements of the public interest, and that the RULES do prescribe reasonable standards for the design and the location of driveways; and WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate to adopt the aforementioned RULES so as to regulate driveways, banners and parades with public safety and with management of public right-of-way.

3 Now therefore be it RESOLVED, by the WAYNE COUNTY Commission this 16th day of October, 2008 that the WAYNE COUNTY RULES , SPECIFICATIONS , and procedures for Construction Permits be, and are hereby, adopted. [ WAYNE COUNTY RULES , SPECIFICATIONS and procedures on File]. (2008-30-050) Preface This document has been prepared to consolidate all of the RULES , SPECIFICATIONS and procedures for the issuance of permits to conduct certain activities within the road right-of-way, drains, easements, park property and other facilities under the jurisdiction of WAYNE COUNTY . The purpose of the permit process is to manage access to these COUNTY facilities.

4 The RULES , SPECIFICATIONS and procedures within this document are necessary in order to preserve the functional integrity of the COUNTY road, drain and park systems and to promote their safe and efficient operation. Additionally, the COUNTY has designated that the provisions of the WAYNE COUNTY Storm Water Ordinance be administered and regulated through the permit process. The WAYNE COUNTY Department of Public Services is responsible for administering these RULES , SPECIFICATIONS and procedures in conformance with applicable provisions of federal, state and COUNTY law. Specific standards, SPECIFICATIONS , permit conditions and procedures are necessary to determine whether permit applicants' plans are acceptable.

5 The goal of the Department of Public Services' Permit Office is to provide timely, professional and equitable service to all permit applicants. Should any part of these RULES , SPECIFICATIONS and procedures be found by public act of law or a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or illegal, such finding shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate any other provision contained in these procedures and regulations and such other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. To this end, these procedures and regulations are declared to be severable. Questions regarding these RULES , SPECIFICATIONS and procedures for permit activities may be directed to the Department of Public Services' Permit Office at: 33809 Michigan Avenue WAYNE Michigan 48184.

6 (734) 595-6504 Phone (734) 595-6356 Fax DPS Email Introduction This manual represents the initial compilation of the RULES , SPECIFICATIONS and procedures established for permit construction within WAYNE COUNTY . The content has been assembled and updated from a variety of sources, including longstanding WCDPS policies, engineering practices, design SPECIFICATIONS , construction standards, procedural documents, memorandums and other published sources. The Permit Office has provided this manual as a necessary and helpful resource for those wishing to prepare and submit applications for future permit work within WAYNE COUNTY .

7 The book also serves as a framework and presentation document for the standard plans which have been established by the WCDPS for permit construction. These standard plans embody the design and construction philosophy and SPECIFICATIONS that provide a comprehensive basis for WAYNE COUNTY mandated RULES which are intended to maintain the integrity, safety and maintainability of the COUNTY road and drainage systems. The book is organized into logical sections, each focusing on integral parts of the permit operations conducted by the WCDPS. The sections are intended to be understood, integrated and applied in the context of the proposed work.

8 For example, a typical commercial driveway construction project may draw provisions from the sections on Driveway Design, Underground Construction, Right-of-Way Improvements, Maintaining Traffic and Traffic Controls, and Restoration. Section 2: Permitting Process, provides detailed information on the permit business procedures , from application, to issuance and final release. This section describes in detail, the application, insurance, fee, cost and legal requirements for obtaining a permit as well as other procedural matters. The softcopy or PDF version of this document contains numerous links and references to material on the internet.

9 The links may be accessed anywhere in the document by holding down the Control Key and clicking on the linked text that is underlined in blue. The links include a variety of reference items including the WAYNE COUNTY Standard Plans for Permit Construction. The hardcopy version of the manual includes an appendix with copies of the standard plans as well. Comments or questions regarding the content of the manual may be directed by email to For current information pertaining to the forthcoming release of this manual, please visit the construction permit page of the Department of Public Services at WAYNE COUNTY RULES , SPECIFICATIONS and procedures for Construction Permits Revised: 11/3/2009.

10 SECTION 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS .. 5. RULE Activities That Require RULE RULE Standards & SPECIFICATIONS For Design And RULE Definitions ..8. RULE Preservation Of Survey RULE Amendent ..20. SECTION 2: PERMITTING PROCESS .. 21. RULE Authorized RULE Application For Permit ..21. RULE Applications By Governmental RULE Applications By Private And Public Utilities ..23. RULE Design Requirements ..25. RULE Plan Requirements For Proposed Right-of-Way Activities ..25. RULE Conditions & Limitations of Permits ..29. RULE Indemnity And Certificates Of Insurance ..33. RULE Plan Review RULE Permit Fees.