A. Restoration Required: The permit holder shall promptly restore such street, alley, public sidewalk or other public ground to a condition equal to or better than what existed prior to excavation. Upon completion of such restoration, the permit holder shall notify the city administrator or the city engineer. In turn, the city engineer shall promptly inspect the restoration and shall report to the city administrator whether or not the restoration is satisfactory. In the event the city engineer finds the restoration to be satisfactory, the city administrator shall advise the city treasurer to refund any remaining payment or deposit. (Ord. 298, 4-25-1995; amd. 2008 Code)
B. Trench Backfill: Any permit holder shall replace the earth removed from the surfaced roadway and for a distance of two feet (2') on each side of the surfaced roadway or sidewalk with trench backfill. "Trench backfill" shall consist of filling such excavation, within the limits prescribed, with fine aggregate consisting of sand, stone sand, stone screenings or chats conforming to the following requirements:
1. Graduation of fine aggregate shall be uniform grades, and when tested by laboratory sieves, shall conform to the following limits:
Passing 3/8 inch sieve | 100 percent | |
Passing no. 4 sieve | 85 to 100 percent | |
Passing no. 100 sieve | 0 to 30 percent | |
Amount of material passing through no. 200 sieve shall not exceed | 10 percent |
2. Surplus earth removed from such excavation and replaced with trench backfill shall not be allowed to remain in the street or other public grounds, either during the work or after completion of trench backfilling.
3. Placement and compaction of the trench backfill shall be in conformance with the latest revision of "Standard Specifications For Road And Bridge Construction", promulgated by the Illinois department of transportation. (Ord. 298, 4-25-1995)