(A) Except in extreme emergency, encroachment permits for opening excavation must be taken out in advance of excavation work. An extreme emergency is considered to exist only when life or property is endangered or when a utility service is interrupted during weekends, holidays or between 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. of normal working days. If an emergency cut is made, application for a permit shall be made the next working day.
(B) An encroachment permit shall be secured by both the utility and by the contractor if work is to be performed by an independent contractor.
(C) A plan showing approximate location of excavation will be acceptable provided that an “as built” plan shall be submitted after the excavation is made.
(D) Encroachment permits for street opening shall be valid for the time specified on the permit or a maximum of six months. The estimated date of commencement and completion of work shall be indicated on all permits. Conflicts in the schedules of work under two or more permits shall be resolved by the permittees involved. If unresolved, work under these permits will be executed in order of permit application received by the Public Works Department.
(E) No permit to excavate shall be valid unless the applicant has been provided an inquiry identification number by a regional notification center (USA).
(F) The appropriate permit fee, as determined by the Director of Public Works or his or her designee, shall be sufficient to cover the actual cost impacts.
(G) All work connected with any such permit, including restoration of town property to its original condition, shall conform to the town’s encroachment standards and conditions referenced in the encroachment permit.
(Ord. 683, passed 5-1-2001)