Hemlock Township, Columbia County

"Use of Public Roads. A. The applicant shall identify all state and local public roads to be used within Hemlock Township to transport equipment and parts for construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of the solar energy facility. B. The Hemlock Township Engineer, or a qualified third-party engineer hired by Hemlock Township and paid for by the applicant, shall document road conditions prior to construction or decommissioning. The Engineer shall document road conditions again 30 days after construction or decommissioning is complete, or as weather permits. C. The facility owner shall be required to bond all roadways utilized in the development, construction, maintenance, and decommissioning of the project in accordance with Chapter 15, Part 3, Motor Vehicle Weight Limitation and Bonding, of the Hemlock Township Code of Ordinances. D. Any road damage caused by the applicant or its contractors shall be promptly repaired at the applicant's expense. E. The applicant shall demonstrate that it has appropriate financial assurance to ensure the prompt repair of damaged roads."