§ 97.023 STREET CUT MORATORIUM.
   For streets, alleys, and public places that were reconstructed, overlaid, or sealed, the following shall apply:
   (A)   No non-emergency street cuts will be permitted for a period of five years from the date of completion of the reconstruction, overlay, or seal.
   (B)   In the case of an emergency or where street cuts have been authorized by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer within five years following the completion of the reconstruction, overlay, or seal the following shall apply: the permittee will be required to grind and one and one-half (1-1/2) inches of existing asphalt, curb to curb and repave the surface for a distance of at least 25 feet (for a traverse street cut) and up to one lane width (for a longitudinal street cut) beyond each side of the trench using a properly licensed contractor.
   (C)   Emergencies (exceptions) are defined as follows:
      (1)   An emergency that endangers life or property.
      (2)   Interruption of essential utility service.
      (3)   Work that is mandated by the city, state, of federal legislature.
      (4)   Service for buildings where no other reasonable means of providing service exists.
(Ord. 1373, passed 4-1-15)