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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 12
Chapter 12.02
Section 12.02.0720
 

Title 12 Public Ways and Property

Chapter 12.02 Obstruction, Encroachment of Public Ways

Article IV. Obstruction of Public Right-of-way

Section 12.02.0720 Performance Bond Requirements

Street obstruction bonds are specified in SMC 7.02.070 except:

  1. The performance bond shall provide surety for the performance of any and all necessary maintenance and repairs as may be required by the director at least two years after authorized activities are complete, or for such longer time as the director may determine to be reasonably necessary considering the degree and extent of permitted activities. In addition, the director may adjust the bond for larger or smaller jobs as the director may deem necessary and sufficient to protect the public interest in recurring repair and maintenance costs.

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  3. The director may allow the posting of an annual bond in the amount of ten thousand dollars in lieu of other bonds required in this section. In addition, the director may adjust the bond for larger or smaller jobs as the director may deem necessary and sufficient to protect the public interest in recurring repair and maintenance costs or for other appropriate reasons.

  4. This shall not apply to private or public utilities certifying in writing that they are self-insured and pledging to be liable in similar manner and like amount for their acts and the acts of their agents.

  5. This section shall not apply to owners and/or occupants of residential premises performing yard maintenance and minor tree trimming work in the public way abutting their real property, so long as the public way is not an arterial or in the central business district.

Date Passed: Monday, January 11, 2016

Effective Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2016

ORD C35345 Section 7