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It is the policy of the city and Public Works Department (PWD), that in most cases, adherence to these adopted standards will not create undue hardship or not be in the public’s best interest.
(A) However, when unique circumstances make adherence to these standards impractical, or would create a condition detrimental to the public interest, the PWD will consider alternate solutions.
(B) Any alternate solutions must follow sound engineering and/or construction practices.
(C) The City Council will consider deviation requests from these standards, after review and recommendation from the Public Works Committee.
(Prior Code, § 11.05.010.020) (Ord. 2019-9, passed 9-3-2019; Ord. 2021-15, passed 12-20-2021)
The city adopts the current edition of the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications (MPWSS).
(A) Modifications to the MPWSS are set forth in this document.
(B) These changes and/or additions shall in all cases either govern over the MPWSS, where applicable, or shall work in conjunction with the MPWSS where applicable.
(Prior Code, § 11.05.010.030) (Ord. 2019-9, passed 9-3-2019; Ord. 2021-15, passed 12-20-2021)
All construction, excavation or other work on public or private property which will necessitate the use of the public right-of-way or easement shall require a public right-of-way permit issued by the Public Works Department.
(A) The work authorized by the permit includes, but is not limited to, street construction and repair, water, sewer, and storm system construction and repair, utility connections and repair, landscaping, sidewalk, curbing, and driveway construction and repair.
(B) Also included are any other uses of the public right-of-way where there is a possibility of creating a hazard.
(C) Examples of hazards are scaffolding, storage of materials or equipment, crane and equipment operations, demolition, sandblasting and painting operations, temporary construction or demolition dumpster placement, and any other use deemed a hazard by the PWD.
(D) The permit will not be issued until all insurance and bonding, and their subcontractors shall be required to purchase an excavation permit. Improvements to boulevards in public right-of-way require approval from the City PWD.
(E) The adjacent property owner is responsible for all costs associated with construction and maintenance of any boulevard improvements that have been approved.
(Prior Code, § 11.05.010.040) (Ord. 2019-9, passed 9-3-2019; Ord. 2021-15, passed 12-20-2021)
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