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TextFAQs: Bond Release
A bond is a security posted by the developer prior to beginning construction, either in the form of a performance bond, letter of credit, or cash, which guarantees that the developer will complete all public infrastructure and any other bondable items indicated on the approved plan. If the developer fails to do so, the county can step in to complete the required public infrastructure work by utilizing money from his bond.
These are items that will be owned and maintained by the county or state, such as public streets, public sidewalks, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and drainage facilities, waterlines, traffic signals, streetlights and landscaping required by the county ordinances.
The bond is returned to the developer after all of the required public infrastructure and any other bondable items have been built, inspected, and accepted for ownership and maintenance by the appropriate county or state agency.
The developer is responsible for maintaining all of the bondable items, including streets and utilities, until they are turned over to, and accepted by the county or state agency, which will be responsible for their ownership and maintenance. This includes snow removal and the maintenance and repair of all bondable items, until such time as they are accepted by the agency.
The Environmental Facilities and Inspections Division is responsible for establishing, collecting, and maintaining all bonds, and also for inspecting all public infrastructure and bondable items, including erosion and siltation control measures, to assure that the project is constructed per the approved plans, and meets the minimum county and state standards.
Please contact the Environmental Facilities and Inspections Division via e-mail or telephone at 703-324-1950, TTY 711.
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