It is unlawful for any person, association or utility to make or cause or permit to be made any excavation in or under the surface of any public street or other public place for the installation, repair or removal of any pipe, conduit, duct or tunnel or for any other purpose without first obtaining from the City Clerk a written permit to make such excavation and pay such fees as are prescribed by the City to cover the cost of inspection.
A. Permit Requirements: The City Clerk shall, before issuing such permit, require:
1. Application for the permit shall be made in writing to the City Clerk on forms furnished by the City. The application shall contain such information as the City may require. The application shall include three (3) sets of proposed plans and be filed with the City for processing.
2. If an emergency street cut or excavation is made, application for a permit shall be made on the next working day.
3. If the street cut, opening or excavation is to be made in a State highway, the permittee shall also comply with all lawful regulations of the Idaho Department of Transportation.
B. Exceptions: Exceptions may be made in the following instances:
1. Water or sewer main or service breaks, gas and electric main or service breaks, leaks and similar emergency repairs that occur outside of office hours.
2. Other reasonable exceptions that may be made by the City Council.
C. Standards For Cuts And Restoration: The applicant shall follow the Dalton Gardens street cut policy, as amended.
D. Review, Inspections And Approval: The City Engineer shall conduct application and plan reviews and conduct inspections as necessary for the work performed. (Ord. 198, 9-4-2008)