(A) Application for a minor maintenance permit may be made to the Deputy City Manager in lieu of a right-of-way permit. Minor maintenance permits are applicable for activity in the public right- of-way that does not include commercial utility/service expansion and excavation. The Deputy City Manager shall determine whether or not the proposed work is categorized as minor maintenance. In addition to any information required by the Deputy City Manager, all minor maintenance permit applications shall contain, and will only be considered complete upon compliance with the following provisions:
(1) If applicable, credible evidence that the applicant has obtained a right-of-way occupancy permit, or proof that the applicant has written authority to apply for a minor maintenance permit on behalf of a party that has been issued a right-of-way occupancy permit;
(2) Submission of a completed minor maintenance permit application in the form required by the Deputy City Manager;
(3) A statement that the applicant will employ protective measures and devices that, consistent with the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, will prevent injury or damage to persons or property and to minimize disruptions to the efficient movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
(4) If the Deputy City Manager determines that the applicant has satisfied the requirements of this chapter and the minor maintenance permit process, the Deputy City Manager shall issue a minor maintenance permit subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(5) The city may impose reasonable conditions upon the issuance of the minor maintenance permit and the performance of the minor maintenance permittee thereunder in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare, to ensure the structural integrity of the rights-of-way, to protect the property and safety of other users in the rights-of-way, and to minimize the disruption and inconvenience to the traveling public.
(6) The Deputy City Manager shall charge a $25 fee for the issuance of the minor maintenance permit. The Deputy City Manager may revoke the minor maintenance permit as any other permit may be revoked under this chapter.
(Ord. 9351, passed 7-11-06)