(a) Whenever any construction work interferes with motor vehicle traffic on a street or highway to an extent that such traffic is required to slow down, be stopped, be detoured or pass in a single lane, it shall be the duty and responsibility of the contractor of such work to employ a special or regular patrolman, to be assigned by the Chief of Police, to direct and warn such traffic during the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Notice of special police requirements shall be given to Chief of Police a minimum of forty-eight hours prior to the contemplated work.
(b) Upon approval of the Chief of Police, a contractor may supply his own employee to direct traffic as herein required providing the employee is properly equipped as required by OSHA and ODOT.
(Ord. 90-17. Passed 2-5-90.)