(a) All applicants for right-of-way work permits under § 1197.05 shall file a written notice with the Planning and Zoning Administrator at least seven calendar days before working in or on the right-of-way, unless waived by the Planning and Zoning Administrator, except in the case of emergency as determined by the Planning and Zoning Administrator. In addition to such other information this chapter shall require, this notice shall contain or indicate, to the extent applicable:
(1) The right-of-way affected;
(2) A description of any facilities to be installed, constructed or maintained;
(3) Whether or not any street will be opened or otherwise need to be restricted, blocked or closed;
(4) An estimate of the amount of time needed to complete such work;
(5) A description and timetable of any remedial measures planned to close any street opening or repair any damage done to facilitate such work;
(6) A statement verifying that other affected or potentially affected permittees and franchisees have been notified;
(7) A statement that any consumers of any utility, cable television, communications or other service which will be adversely affected by such work have been or will be notified in conformance with applicable rules and regulations of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio;
(8) An attached plan sheet detailing the work to be performed;
(9) The contractors name, contact person, address and telephone numbers;
(10) The utility owners name, contact person, address and telephone numbers; and
(11) A maintenance of traffic plan if any street, sidewalk or path will be opened or otherwise need to be restricted, blocked or closed.
(b) All applicants for right-of-way work permits under § 1197.05 shall submit a bond guaranteeing completion of all restoration work as required by the Mayor.
(c) Permittees and contractors may, under emergency or other exigent circumstances, work in the right-of-way so long as the permittees use best efforts to provide the municipality the notice required by this section at the earliest possible time and satisfy the requirements of § 1197.05(c).
(Ord. 2020-10, passed 6-15-2020)