(1) 
Every subdivision shall conform with design standards as provided in Chapter 16.05 LCC, Article VI.
(2) 
Access spacing requirements shall be as outlined in LCC § 12.60.650 of the road development standards.
(3) 
Private roads shall be allowed within a subdivision when the criteria in LCC § 12.60.260 of these standards are met.
(4) 
Gated access may be permitted if all criteria in LCC § 12.60.670 of these standards are met.
(Ord. 1194 Exh. B, 2007)
(1) 
All utility installations shall comply with standards as provided in Chapter 12.20 LCC.
(a) 
Permits.
(i) 
No person, firm, partnership, association, joint venture, corporation, or other public or private legal entity shall construct, adjust, repair, or relocate any utility line or construct any new roadway feature in Lewis County right-of-way without first obtaining a permit from the Lewis County department of public works. Permitted work shall comply with these standards and with utility franchise agreements when applicable.
(ii) 
A permit is not required for routine maintenance activities or repairs to aboveground utilities.[1]
[1]
[Codifier's Note: pursuant to LCC § 12.20.040 and § 12.20.310, only unexpected and emergency repairs are conditionally exempt from permit].
(iii) 
The utility contractor is required to be a licensed and insured contractor in the state of Washington.
(b) 
Financial Security. Prior to beginning any work, financial security may be required in accordance with LCC § 12.20.080.
(c) 
Location of Utilities.
(i) 
Placement of utilities on existing roadways shall be determined on an individual basis as approved by the county engineer.
(ii) 
Utility installations shall be located to minimize the need for later adjustment, to accommodate future roadway improvements, and to provide service access to such installations with minimum interference to roadway traffic. If the county determines that a proposed utility location interferes with a future project, the utility will be required to locate elsewhere. The county will aid the applicant in determining the new location.
(d) 
Relocation or Removal of Existing Utilities. Existing utilities within the right-of-way shall be temporarily or permanently removed, relocated, changed, or altered following notice from the county when road 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.
(e) 
Utility Installation.
(i) 
Installation of all utilities shall be in compliance with LCC § 12.20.230, Underground facilities; 12.20.240, Overhead facilities; 12.20.250, Fiber optic systems; and all other applicable federal and state regulations, including health and safety standards.
(ii) 
All construction within the traveled way or having an impact on traffic shall provide a traffic control plan as specified in the latest edition of the MUTCD.
(f) 
Restoration. Restoration shall comply with LCC § 12.20.320 and § 12.20.330. For roadway cut restoration, refer to Standard Detail 5-1, Standard Trench and Pavement Restoration, at the end of this chapter.
(g) 
Utility Easements. The location, width, and description of all utility easements shall appear on final plat maps.
(Ord. 1194 Exh. B, 2007)