(A) General. All street surfacing, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways or other hard surfaces falling in the line of the excavation which must be removed in performance of the work shall be restored in kind by the excavator, unless otherwise directed by the governing body, in accordance with the specifications contained herein governing the various types of surfaces involved.
(B) Protection of paved surfaces. In order to avoid unnecessary damage to paved surfaces, track equipment shall use pavement pads when operating on or crossing paved surfaces.
(C) Time. In traffic lanes of paved streets, the excavator shall provide temporary gravel surfaces or cold mulch in good condition immediately after backfill has been placed, and shall complete permanent repairs on the street, sidewalk, curb, gutter, driveway or other surfaces, within five days from the date of completion of the backfill except for periods:
(1) When permanent paving material is not available;
(2) When weather conditions prevent permanent replacement; or
(3) When an extension of time is granted by the Superintendent of Streets.
(D) Temporary repair. If temporary repair has been made on paved street with gravel and a permanent repair cannot be made within the time specified above due to any of the above-mentioned conditions, then the excavator shall be required to replace the gravel with cold mulch as soon as possible.
(Ord. 12, passed 5-3-1985)