902.01
Permit required to open street/sidewalk.
902.02
Application and fee.
902.03
Permit issued, when.
902.04
Conditions and requirements for street and sidewalk openings.
902.05
Restoration of pavement.
902.06 Permit required for temporary storage containers and dumpsters to be located upon or across a public sidewalk or within a public street.
902.07 Permit to close a public street.
902.99
Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Excavations - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. 901
Sidewalk inspections - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. 905
No person, firm, or corporation other than the Village Administrator or the authorized employees or agents of the Village Administrator, may make any opening in any street, alley, sidewalk, or public way of the municipality, unless a permit to make such opening shall have been obtained prior to commencement of the work, as herein provided.
(Ord. 2020-6. Passed 4-27-20.)
(a) Each permit for making such opening shall be confined to a single project and shall be issued by the Village Administrator. Application shall be made on a form prescribed by the Village Administrator giving the purpose of the proposed opening, the exact location of the proposed opening, the type of paving to be excavated, the area and depth to be excavated and such other facts as may be requested by the Village Administrator in the application. A fee as adopted by the Village Administrator and approved by the Village Engineer to recover the cost to administer this program, shall be collected by the Village Administrator before issuing such permit. Such application fee shall be paid into the General Fund of the Municipality
(b) By applying for, accepting and signing the permit, the applicant shall attest that they have read and understand (1) the regulations set forth herein, including the requirements to restore the street or sidewalk excavation, (2) all required by public safety practices with regard to construction related excavations and trench safety, (3) the Federal safety standards promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for excavation, and (4) any other requirements established by the Village Engineer for such specific excavation.
(Ord. 2020-6. Passed 4-27-20.)
The permit shall be issued only after bond, or other surety, sufficient to cover the cost of restoration has been posted with the Village Administrator, conditioned upon prompt and satisfactory refilling of excavations and restoration of all surfaces disturbed.
(Ord. 2020-6. Passed 4-27-20.)
The following conditions and requirements shall apply to all applications for street and/or sidewalk openings:
(a) Persons engaging in any trenching operation shall familiarize themselves with the Federal safety standards promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for excavations.
(b) No trench may be excavated unless the requirements of Federal, State and Local standards and regulations have been met and the permit is invalid unless and until said requirements have been complied with by the excavator applying for the permit.
(c) Trenches may pose a significant health and safety hazard. An excavator shall not leave any open trench unattended. Excavators shall consult regulations promulgated by the Federal, State and Local codes in order to familiarize themselves with the recognized safety hazards associated with excavations and open trenches and the procedures required or recommended by said department in order to eliminate said safety hazards which may include covering, barricading or otherwise protecting open trenches from accidental entry. At a minimum, any excavation or opening must be fully barricaded at all times to prevent injury to persons or animals. Any required traffic control shall be contracted through the Village Police Department or the Chief of Police's designee.
(d) Excavators engaging in any trenching operation who utilize hoisting or other mechanical equipment shall only employ individuals licensed to operate said equipment by the Department of Public Safety presented to said licensed operator before any excavation is commenced.
(e) Any person engaged in or employing others in excavating or otherwise in any manner obstructing a portion or all of any street, sidewalk, alley, or other public way, at all times during the night season shall cause the area to be secured consistent with the requirement of the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(f) Any permit issued shall be posted in plain view on the site of the trench and/or a copy maintained at all times on site.
(Ord. 2020-6. Passed 4-27-20.)
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