18.04.100 Additions, betterments, extensions – Procedure.
No additions, betterments or extensions to the storm drainage system shall be made unless complete plans are drawn in accordance with the comprehensive storm water plan and the Bothell Standards and have been approved by the director of public works and a permit has been issued. The procedure includes:
A. The proposed addition, betterment or extension shall be designed by a licensed professional engineer.
B. The applicant must obtain a permit prior to the commencement of any work.
C. The developer shall pay all costs and fees including but not limited to engineering review, inspection of construction, permit fees and legal costs. A deposit, including but not limited to estimated engineering, inspection and legal costs, shall be posted with the department of public works upon submittal of the construction drawings. Any cost differential between the estimated and the actual cost incurred shall be paid to the city upon demand. If the deposit is more than the actual cost incurred, the city shall refund any unused portion to the developer.
D. A performance bond, in a form approved by the city attorney, and written by a surety authorized to do business in the state, shall be provided prior to the issuance of the permit.
E. If any work is to be performed in the public right-of-way, an appropriate right-of-way invasion permit must be obtained and a surety bond and insurance must be provided to the city. The insurance type and amount shall be specified by the director of public works. The insurance shall name the city as an additional insured, shall be primary to any other insurance available to the city and shall not be cancelable without 30 days’ prior written notice to the city. (Ord. 2023 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 1634 § 1, 1996).