The permit holder shall comply with the following standards when engaging in the work:
(1) Observe and comply with all laws, rules and regulations of the state;
(2) Conduct the operation and perform the work in a manner as to ensure the least obstruction and interference to traffic;
(3) Take adequate precautions to ensure the safety of the general public and those who require access to abutting property;
(4) If required by the city, notify adjoining property owners prior to the commencement of work which may disrupt the use of and access to the adjoining properties;
(5) In all cases where construction work interferes with the normal use of the construction area, provide for closing the construction area to traffic or to afford restricted use of the area and comply with MUTCD traffic safety signing requirements;
(6) Exercise precaution at all times for the protection of persons, including employees and property;
(7) Protect and identify excavations and work operations with barricade flags, and if required, by flagmen in the daytime, and by warning lights at night;
(8) Provide proper trench protection as required by O.S.H.A when necessary and depending upon the type of soil, in order to prevent cave-ins endangering life or tending to enlarge the excavation;
(9) Protect the root growth of trees and shrubbery;
(10) Installation of pipe (utility conductors) under concrete or bituminous pavements shall be done by jacking, auguring or tunneling as directed by the city unless otherwise authorized;
(11) All backfilling must be placed in six-inch layers at optimum moisture and compacted with the objective of attaining 100% of standard proctor density. Compaction shall be accomplished with hand, pneumatic or vibrating compactors as appropriate; and
(12) No metal-tracked or other lugged equipment is allowed to be driven on the public right-of-way.
(Ord. 09-08, passed 6-23-2008)