12.34.638 Restoration Bond.
Unless otherwise provided in a franchise, a restoration bond written by a surety acceptable to the County equal to at least 100 percent of the estimated cost of restoration as required as a result of constructing the Grantee's Cable or Telecommunications facilities within rights-of-way shall be deposited before construction is commenced. An applicant's status as a "Utility in Good Standing" pursuant to PCC 12.32.140 and the "Manual on Accommodating Utilities in Pierce County Rights-of-Way" may be considered in setting the appropriate restoration bond amount, including any reduction below 100 percent of the estimated cost of restoration.
A. The restoration bond shall remain in force until 60 days after substantial completion of the work, as determined by the County Engineer or designee, including restoration of all rights-of-way and other property affected by the construction.
B. The restoration bond shall guarantee, to the satisfaction of the County:
1. timely completion of restoration;
2. restoration in compliance with applicable plans, permits, technical codes and standards;
3. proper restoration of the facilities as specified by the County; and
4. restoration of the rights-of-way and any other property affected by the construction.