913.01 Permit required.
913.02 Deposit to be made.
913.03 Responsibility for excavation.
913.04 Excavation to be properly backfilled.
913.05 Material to be used.
913.06 Cost to be borne by permit holder.
913.07 Adequate protection around excavation required.
913.08 Tunneling or driving.
913.09 Pavement to be kept clear and restored if damaged.
913.10 Opening trench in future, conditions to apply.
913.11 Failure to conform to orders.
913.12 Work to be done under supervision.
913.13 Conditions of permit to apply.
913.14 Notification prior to construction.
913.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Liability for damages - see Ohio R.C. 723.49 et seq.
Barricades and warning lights - see GEN. OFF. 521.03
No person shall make any excavation, trench, or other opening in the vehicular traveled portion of any street, alley, or other public roadway, or tunnel under such roadway from one side to another, without obtaining a permit from the Administrative Director.
(1980 Code 95.10)
A deposit of one thousand dollars ($1,000) shall be made by the applicant to cover the cost, including Municipal engineering and inspection expenses incurred, to replace any pavement removed or to restore the street, alley, or roadway to its original condition. The deposit or a portion of the deposit will be returned to the permit holder no earlier than six months after determination of the completion of the work by the Municipal Engineers. In lieu of the cash deposit, any utility company may file with the Finance Director an approved performance bond for five thousand dollars ($5,000) covering any number of applications for street openings, and being conditioned that the utility company shall restore the street, alley, or roadway pavement to its original condition.
(1980 Code 95.11)
The full primary responsibility of any excavation, trench, or other street opening shall be that of the permit applicant, who shall at all times keep the same properly guarded and enclosed so that the safety of persons and vehicles using the street, alley, or roadway will be assured. This responsibility shall continue until permanent replacement of the pavement or the roadway surface to its original status is made, and shall include the defense, settlement, and payment of any and all claims, actions, and court judgements for damages or injuries to anyone arising in any way out of the creation or maintenance of the excavation, trench, or other street opening by the permit holder. (1980 Code 95.12)
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