A. As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
CITY STANDARDS. Zoning and subdivision codes of the city, engineering standard specifications and details, and for wireless communications facilities in the right-of-way, the standard terms and conditions and design standards adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 20-3420.
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. Rights-of-way dedicated to the public for roadway or other public purpose.
B. It is unlawful for any person to construct, reconstruct, repair, alter, or grade within the public rights-of-way without obtaining a permit from the city as provided in this article prior to commencing work and complying with city standards.
C. An applicant for a permit shall pay all applicable fees and file a complete application with the city that includes:
1. Name, address and license numbers of the party doing the work.
2. Location of the work area.
3. Plans attached to the application showing details of the proposed construction. Such plans shall be prepared and sealed by an engineer registered and licensed in the state, unless the permittee demonstrates to the satisfaction of the city that the work does not warrant imposing this requirement.
4. A traffic control plan in accordance with Chapter 11.04.
5. Estimated cost of alteration.
6. Quantities for all improvements being removed or replaced or installed.
7. Pre-construction photos of the area and surrounding area of construction, including but not limited to: driveways, curbs, sidewalks, asphalt, landscaping, and walls.
8. For wireless facilities as that term is defined in A.R.S. § 9-591, all information required in the standard terms and conditions for wireless facilities in the right-of-way.
9. Such other information as the city finds reasonably necessary to determine compliance with city standards.
D. The permit shall include a completion date for the proposed work. The city may extend the permit time for good cause shown.
E. Prior to issuance of a permit, the city may require evidence of general liability insurance and automobile liability insurance in an amount established by the city. Such insurance shall name the city as an additional insured. The city may require a letter of credit in an amount based on the estimated cost of the work to assure completion of the work in compliance with city standards. The letter of credit shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney.
F. Any person performing work within a public right-of-way must be licensed in accordance with A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 10.
G. After issuance of the permit, permittees shall give the city at least 24 hours' notice before commencing any work within a public right-of-way.
H. Repairs; emergency repairs. A permit shall be obtained from the city prior to a person removing, relocating, or reconstructing, if necessary, any portion of a person's facilities within public rights-of-way. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the city understands and acknowledges there may be instances when a person is required to make repairs, in compliance with federal or state laws, that are of an emergency nature. The permittee shall notify the city prior to such repairs, if practicable, and shall obtain the necessary permits within a reasonable time after notification.
(Ord. 21-1266, passed 9-28-2021)