For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
APPLICANT. Any person, corporation, partnership or other entity who desires to perform work which will require the excavation of any part of any city street within the corporate boundaries of the city.
CITY STREET. Any street, alley or right-of-way which has been dedicated and accepted for public use by the city.
EMERGENCY.
(1) A sudden condition affecting city services, such as water, sewage, police or fire, which must be immediately corrected such that there is insufficient time to obtain a permit.
(2) In such cases, the person or entity who desires to perform the work shall immediately and prior to the commencement of said work notify the Street Commissioner, and shall file the necessary application within 48 hours of commencing the work.
STREET CUT. The excavation of any part of any city street for the purpose of the installation, repair or maintenance of a sewer tap, utility transmission or line or for any purpose whatsoever.
(Ord. 2014-13, passed 11-3-2014)