All persons performing street work, such as grading, re-grading, filling and trenching or paving and the like, shall give the Public Works Director written notice in case it becomes necessary during the work to remove, displace or change any water or sewer mains, taps, pipes, fittings, meters, gates, valves or other appurtenances that may interfere with the performance of the work. Where the value of work to be done does not exceed the amount of $300, the notice shall be delivered not less than 48 hours before the services of the Department are required. Where the value of work to be done does exceed the amount of $300, notice shall be delivered not less than 5 days before the services of the Department are required. Failure to furnish the notice shall make the person liable to the Department in case damages result from the failure. Costs and responsibility for the protection and relocation of existing utilities shall be borne by the person or firm requiring the relocation.
(2001 Code, § 15-1-17) (Ord. 04-578, passed 7-22-2004; Am. Ord. 2022-913, passed 2-22-2022)