In order to facilitate installation of utilities within road rights-of-way and in order to ensure that the County's program for capital improvements, operation, and maintenance is enhanced, Pierce County establishes the designation of "Utility in Good Standing" (UGS). A UGS Certification will certify that the utility is substantially complying with the "Manual on Accommodating Utilities in Pierce County Rights-of-Way" and may be eligible for streamlined permitting. All utilities that are franchise holders and have less than three violations of the provisions of this Chapter or the Pierce County "Manual on Accommodating Utilities in Pierce County Rights-of-Way" during any preceding 12-month period will be eligible to receive a designation of "Utility in Good Standing" if certified by the County Engineer upon written request.