905.09 NOTICE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY WORK AND JOINT PLANNING.

   (a)   All applicants for Right-of-Way Work Permits shall file a written notice with the Director at least seven days before working in the Right-of-Way, unless waived by the Director, except in the case of Emergency. In addition to such other information as this chapter shall require, this notice shall contain or indicate, to the extent applicable, the following:

      (1)   The Right-of-Way affected;
(Ord. 97-36. Passed 12-1-97.)

      (2)   A description of the facilities to be installed, constructed, improved, upgraded or maintained and the proposed location of such facilities in the Right-of-Way;
(Ord. 2007-14. Passed 6-18-07.)

      (3)   Whether or not any street will be opened or otherwise needs to be restricted, blocked or closed;

      (4)   An estimate of the amount of time needed to complete such work;

      (5)   A description and timetable of any remedial measures planned relative to closing any street cut or opening or repairing any damage done;

      (6)   A statement verifying that other affected or potentially affected Permittees and Franchisees have been notified; and

      (7)   A statement that any consumers of any utility, cable television, communications or other service which will be adversely affected by such work have been or will be notified in conformance with applicable rules and regulations of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.

         (Ord. 97-36. Passed 12-1-97.)

      (8)   A plan to screen any ground mounted cabinetry from view of the traveling public and adjoining residential property owners.

         (Ord. 2007-14. Passed 6-18-07.)

   (b)   All applicants for Right-of-Way Work Permits shall submit a bond guaranteeing completion of restoration work as required by the Director.

   (c)   A Permittee may, under Emergency or other exigent circumstances, work in the Right-of-Way so long as the Permittee uses its best efforts to provide the City the notice required by this Section at the earliest possible time.

(Ord. 97-36. Passed 12-1-97.)

   (d)   Upon receipt of the Application, the Director shall review the Application to make sure that it complies with the requirements of Sections 905.07 to 905.09 of this Chapter. The Planning Commission shall be provided a copy of the Application and determine whether the proposed screening requirements adequately screen the facilities. If it Application complies with all of the applicable requirements and the Planning Commission approves the screening plan, the Director shall issue the Right-of-Way Work Permit. The Director may impose any other conditions in the Right-of-Way Work Permit the Director deems necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
(Ord. 2007-14. Passed 6-18-07.)