Road Acceptance Process

The following steps are involved in the road acceptance process:

1. Final inspection is requested by the developer
   • A punch list is generated by Construction Inspections
   • The punch list is completed by the developer
   • Notification is sent by Construction Inspections to accept the road(s)
2. The acceptance process is started
   • Right of ways prepares the deed
   • Bonding administration prepares the maintenance agreement, affidavit and acceptance letter
   • The maintenance bond is posted or amendment to existing letter of credit is received
   • The road acceptance package is routed for signatures
3. The Maintenance Agreement is executed by the county executive
   • The road(s) is accepted by Harford County
   • Notification is sent to Highways, Board of Education, etc.
   • Letters of credit are reduced or performance bonds are released
   • A maintenance punch list inspection is performed one year after road acceptance
   • The punch list is completed by the developer
   • Notification is sent by Construction Inspections to release the maintenance bond
   • The maintenance bond is released