§ 12.24.010 DEFINITION.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   APPLICANT. Any person by whom application is made for, or to whom shall be issued, a permit under the provisions of this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 12.24.010)

§ 12.24.020 PERMIT REQUIRED.

   It is unlawful for any person to cut, open, excavate or tear up any portion of any street or other

public thoroughfare within the town for the purpose of laying, replacing or repairing any pipe, conduit or sewer therein, or for any other purpose whatsoever, without first obtaining a written permit therefor from the Superintendent of Streets.

(Prior Code, § 12.24.020)

§ 12.24.030 PERMIT APPLICATION; CONTENTS; HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT.

   Any person desiring to cut, open, excavate or tear up any portion of any street or other public thoroughfare within the town for the purpose of laying, replacing or repairing any pipe, conduit or sewer therein or for any other purpose whatsoever shall, before proceeding with the work, file with the Superintendent of Streets a written application for a permit to proceed with the work contemplated. The application shall set forth the work contemplated with reasonable certainty, and shall contain a covenant and agreement on the part of the applicant to hold the town harmless for any damages claimed for injuries suffered by any person from the work or improvement.

(Prior Code, § 12.24.030)

§ 12.24.040 PERMIT APPLICATION; RESURFACING DEPOSIT REQUIRED.

   (A)   The Superintendent of Streets, before issuing any such permit, shall estimate the length of the proposed excavation or opening and shall require a deposit from the applicant in the sum of at least $1 for each square foot of the cut, opening or excavation.

   (B)   The deposit shall be held and applied by the Superintendent of Streets to defray the costs of resurfacing the opening or excavation as provided in this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 12.24.040)