A. Conformance Required. Improvements installed by the developer, either as a requirement of these regulations or at his/her own option, shall conform to the requirements of this chapter, approved construction plans, and to improvement standards and specifications adopted by the City, referenced within the City of Bend Standards and Specifications.

B. Commencement. Work shall not begin until the City has reviewed and approved the construction plans and notified the contractor of the approval.

C. Resumption. If work is discontinued for more than one month, it shall not be resumed until the City is notified in writing.

D. City Inspection. Improvements shall be constructed under the inspection and to the satisfaction of the City. The City may require minor changes in typical sections and details if unusual conditions arising during construction warrant such changes in the public interest. Modifications requested by the developer shall be subject to land use review under BDC 4.1.1300, Limitations on Approvals. Any monuments that are disturbed before all improvements are completed by the developer shall be replaced prior to final acceptance of the improvements.

E. Engineer’s Certification. All public improvements shall be designed and certified by a civil engineer licensed and registered in Oregon. The civil engineer’s professional stamp and signature shall provide written certification to the City that all improvements, workmanship and materials are in accord with current and standard engineering and construction practices, conform to approved plans and conditions of approval, and are of high grade. Engineer’s certification is required prior to City acceptance of the public improvements, or any portion of the improvement, for operation and maintenance. [Ord. NS-2229, 2014; Ord. NS-2016, 2006]