Before work can be done on public roads, highways, bridges, or culverts in Lake County, Ohio, contractors must submit a Right-of-Way Bond along with their permit. The bond is used to guarantee the restoration of the right-of-way to its original condition.
Your Lake County Right-of-Way Permit Bond can cost as low as $100 with Jet! Since the bond limit varies depending on the cost of the road opening, the price of the bond can also vary. If the limit exceeds $25,000, a credit check will be required to determine your quote. The chart below shows Jet’s rates at different bond limits.
Bond Limit
Cost
$10,000
$100
$25,000
$125
$50,000
$250*
Lake County, OH Right-of-Way Bond Rates
*Rate is only an example. A credit check is required for bond limits over $25,000.
Once you have received your quote and fulfilled payment, Jet will prepare your bond form and send it over to you. You will need to file the original bond form along with your Right-of-Way Usage Permit to Lake County address below:
Lake County Office of the County Engineer 105 Main St, Suite A205 Painesville, OH 44077
The Right-of-Way Bond goes into effect during the course of your permit to account for any damages that might occur while construction is ongoing and must be held in place for two years after work is completed. You are responsible for making any necessary repairs or replacements that are a result of inadequate workmanship. A final inspection will be held before the County releases your bond.
You can make sure that there will not be any issues with your work by following the obligations of your permit and Chapter 5547 of the Ohio Revised Code. While mining, quarrying, or crossing over county roads, you must keep an open passageway in compliance with the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Once the work is finished, you must leave the site in a usable condition that is safe for public use and provide maintenance as needed.