§ 154.16 PERMIT APPLICATIONS.
   (A)   Application for a permit is made to the city.
   (B)   Right-of-way permit applications shall contain, and will be considered complete only upon compliance with, the requirements of the following provisions:
      (1)   Submission of a completed permit application form, including all required attachments, and scaled drawings showing the location and area of the proposed project and the location of all known existing and proposed facilities;
      (2)   A certificate of insurance listing the city as an additional insured;
      (3)   Payment of money, where applicable, due to the city for:
         (a)   Permit fees, estimated restoration costs, and other management costs;
         (b)   Prior obstructions or excavations;
         (c)   Any undisputed loss, damage, or expense suffered by the city because of applicant’s prior excavations or obstructions of the rights-of-way or any emergency actions taken by the city; and/or
         (d)   Franchise fees or other charges, if applicable. Payment of disputed amounts due to the city by posting security or depositing in an escrow account an amount equal to at least 110% of the amount owing.
      (4)   Posting an additional or larger construction performance bond for additional facilities when applicant requests an excavation permit to install additional facilities and the city deems the existing construction performance bond inadequate under applicable standards.
(Ord. passed 9-14-2021; Ord. passed 5-24-2022; Ord. passed 11-14-2023)