(A) All materials removed from any dig or excavation shall be removed from the site immediately and shall be replaced therein by backfill with granular material or sand as approved by the City Building Inspector.
(B) All digs or excavations across or in traffic lanes where it becomes necessary to remove any existing surfacing or pavement shall be provided with temporary trench cover by the permittee. Such temporary trench cover shall be at least two inches thick and be of cold asphalt mix or its equivalent. Such temporary trench cover shall be placed on the trench within six working hours after completion of trench backfilling and compaction and shall be maintained in a good condition until a permanent trench cover is placed.
(C) Within 45 days of the placement of a temporary trench cover, unless a longer time is specified by the City Building Inspector, the final patch or replacement of the pavement shall be made by the permittee pursuant to the plans and specifications of the City Building Inspector.
(D) The City Building Inspector may temporarily suspend the repair of cuts due to weather, materials or conditions beyond the control of the permittee.
(E) Whenever any permittee under the provisions of this subchapter shall fail to repair, refill or repave an opening or excavation as provided herein, the city shall undertake the repair of the opening or excavation by soliciting bids, the lowest bidder to receive the job of repair.
(F) Whenever the city shall engage an independent contractor to repair an opening or excavation as provided herein, the cost of repair of the opening or excavation shall be charged to the permittee who has filed to make the repairs as required by this subchapter.
(G) Immediately upon the completion of the refilling and restoration of any street or alley pavement or surface by an independent contractor, the City Building Inspector shall file with the City Clerk-Treasurer for collection an itemized bill of the amount due the city for the work. All bills for repair under this subchapter are due and payable within 30 days. No new permits shall be granted to any applicant who has not settled any prior bill.
(Ord. CO-88-15, passed 10-24-88) Penalty, see § 97.99