80-08 AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTERS 35 AND 37

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STREET EXCAVATION AND RESTOR.ATION SPECIFICATIONS l. PROSECUTION OF EXCAVATION i�ORK Once permitted excavation work is scheduled, it shall be continuous until the opening is backfilled and the surface properly restored. 2. OPENINGS IN NEW STREETS Openings made where new streets or pavements are being or have been constructed will be inspected by the Director of Public Works and must meet all requirements of the specifications for excavating and backfilling as stated in the contract or contracts for the new street construction. A permit will not be issued for openings in new pavements for a period of three (3) years after the date of completion, except in emergencies due to leaking or broken water, gas, or sewer lines, or in case of undue hardship to a property owner. New pavements may be opened only on written authority from the City Manager. 3. . TRENCHING Whenever culverts, sewers , manholes, valve chambers, catch basin connections, watermains , gas pipe or electric conduits, or house connections thereto, or any type of subsurface facilities are exposed in excavating, the permittee s�all, at his own expense, protect them from damage. In all cases where an opening is to be located under or near any railroad, or in any way jeopardizes the safe operation of railroad equipment or any sub-surface f.acility, the permittee shall tif the owner or o erator thereof sufficientl in advance no p Y Y of the date on which opening is to be made. The entire cost of supporting and maintaining tracks or other facility and the entire cost of services necessary for safe operation of railroad or street railway equipment, shall be borne b� the permittee. No obstructions o� any nature shall be placed upon the tracks. ��t� shall use all necessary precautions to protect persons and/or property from injury and/or damage. Barricades and sufficient warning lights shall be placed