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FOREWORD
CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ZONING
CHAPTER 1A CITY OF LOS ANGELES ZONING CODE
CHAPTER II* LICENSES, PERMITS, BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER III PUBLIC HEALTH CODE
CHAPTER IV PUBLIC WELFARE
CHAPTER V PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER VI PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY
ARTICLE 1 AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURE
ARTICLE 2 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
SEC. 62.00. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 62.01. REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTING STRUCTURES.
SEC. 62.02. EXCAVATIONS IN AND ADJACENT TO STREETS - PERMITS.
SEC. 62.03. EXCAVATIONS IN AND ADJACENT TO STREETS - LOCATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS.
SEC. 62.03.1. NOTIFICATION AND LOCATION REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 62.03.2. SPECIFICATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR ABOVE GROUND FACILITIES INSTALLATIONS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
SEC. 62.03.3. FINE FOR NON-COMPLIANCE.
SEC. 62.03.4. APPEAL FOR VIOLATION OF ABOVE GROUND FACILITY, SPECIFICATION AND PROCEDURES.
SEC. 62.04. EXCAVATIONS IN AND ADJACENT TO STREETS - PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK
SEC. 62.05. EXCAVATIONS IN AND ADJACENT TO STREETS - CHARGES.
SEC. 62.06. ESTABLISHMENT OF A STREET DAMAGE RESTORATION FEE.
SEC. 62.08. SPECIFICATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR ABOVE GROUND FACILITIES INSTALLATIONS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
SEC. 62.09. FINE FOR NON-COMPLIANCE.
SEC. 62.10. APPEAL FOR VIOLATION OF ABOVE GROUND FACILITY, SPECIFICATION AND PROCEDURES.
SEC. 62.40. MAINTENANCE HOLES - PERMIT FOR OPENING.
SEC. 62.41. MAINTENANCE HOLE PERMIT FEES.
SEC. 62.42. MAINTENANCE HOLES - EMERGENCY OPENINGS.
SEC. 62.43. MAINTENANCE HOLES - WARNING SIGNS.
SEC. 62.44. EXEMPTIONS.
SEC. 62.45. MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT IN STREETS - PERMITS, REGULATIONS, FEES.
SEC. 62.46. PERMITS - CONDITIONS.
SEC. 62.47. PERMITS - REVOCATION.
SEC. 62.48. REVOCATION OF PERMITS - WORK TO CEASE.
SEC. 62.49. BUILDING MATERIAL - DEPOSIT IN STREETS.
SEC. 62.50. BUILDING MATERIAL - ILLUMINATION.
SEC. 62.51. BUILDING MATERIAL DEPOSITS - CRANES - RESTRICTIONS.
SEC. 62.52. PLASTER - MIXING ON STREET.
SEC. 62.53. PERMIT TO BE EXHIBITED.
SEC. 62.54. BUILDING MATERIAL - REMOVAL OF.
SEC. 62.55. PERMITS - DURATION OF.
SEC. 62.56. BUILDING MATERIAL PERMIT FEES EXEMPTIONS.
SEC. 62.57. ELEVATED SIDEWALKS - PERMITS.
SEC. 62.58. ELEVATED SIDEWALKS - APPLICATION.
SEC. 62.59. ELEVATED SIDEWALKS - WHERE PERMITTED.
SEC. 62.60. REVOCATION OF PERMITS.
SEC. 62.61. WORK WITHIN OR ON A PUBLIC STREET OR RIGHT-OF-WAY, OBSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC STREET OR RIGHT-OF-WAY - PERMIT REQUIRED, REGULATIONS, PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE.
SEC. 62.61.1. COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE PUBLIC WAY - PUBLIC WAY RESERVATION SYSTEM (PWRS).
SEC. 62.62. ELECTRIC WIRES ON STREETS - PERMIT REQUIRED.
SEC. 62.63. ELECTRIC WIRES ON STREETS - POWER OF BOARD OVER.
SEC. 62.64. PERMIT - CONTENTS OF.
SEC. 62.65. ELECTRIC WIRING MUST BE SAFE.
SEC. 62.66. BOARD - POWER TO DECIDE QUESTIONS.
SEC. 62.67. PERMITS - DURATION OF.
SEC. 62.68. EXEMPTION - FRANCHISES.
SEC. 62.69. OIL PIPE LINES - PERMITS.
SEC. 62.70. OIL PIPE LINE - PERMIT APPLICATION.
SEC. 62.71. OIL PIPE LINE - PERMIT - CONTENTS.
SEC. 62.72. OIL PIPE LINES - REGULATIONS.
SEC. 62.73. OIL PIPE LINES - PERMITS - REVOCABILITY OF.
SEC. 62.74. OIL CABLES - PERMITS.
SEC. 62.75. OIL CABLES - PERMIT APPLICATIONS.
SEC. 62.76. OIL CABLES - PERMIT CONTENTS.
SEC. 62.77. OIL CABLES - REGULATIONS.
SEC. 62.78. OIL CABLES - PERMITS - REVOCABILITY OF.
SEC. 62.79. OIL - SPILLING ON STREETS.
SEC. 62.80. DRAINAGE OF WATER INTO STREETS.
SEC. 62.81. WASHING PRIVATE ALLEYS.
SEC. 62.82. PUBLIC UTILITY DEFINED.
SEC. 62.83.1. HOUSE MOVERS - PERMITS - CONDITIONS.
SEC. 62.84. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - HOUSE MOVERS’ PERMIT/ISSUANCE.
SEC. 62.85. HOUSE MOVERS - COMPENSATION TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.
SEC. 62.86. HOUSE MOVERS - INTERFERENCE WITH UTILITY PROPERTY.
SEC. 62.87. HOUSE MOVER - MUST PAY LICENSE.
SEC. 62.88. HOUSE MOVERS - DEPOSITS.
SEC. 62.89. HOUSE MOVERS - INSPECTION.
SEC. 62.90. HOUSE MOVERS - METHODS OF MOVING - RULES AND REGULATIONS.
SEC. 62.90.1. HOUSE MOVERS - POSTING OF RELOCATION PERMIT.
SEC. 62.91. HOUSE MOVERS - DAMAGE TO STREETS.
SEC. 62.92. HOUSE MOVERS - DEPOSIT DEDUCTIONS.
SEC. 62.93. HOUSEMOVING - LIGHTS REQUIRED.
SEC. 62.94. PROTECTION OF SIDEWALKS.
SEC. 62.94.1. PROTECTION OF STREETS - TRACTORS, ETC. PROHIBITED ON.
SEC. 62.95. ANIMALS - DRIVING ON STREETS - PERMIT.
SEC. 62.95.1. HORSEBACK RIDING PROHIBITED ON MEDIANS.
SEC. 62.96. PAINTING HOUSE NUMBERS ON CURBS - PERMIT REQUIRED.
SEC. 62.97. VIBROSEIS SURVEYS IN PUBLIC STREETS.
SEC. 62.103. PARKWAYS IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES - PAVING.
SEC. 62.104. REPAIRS TO SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, CURB RETURNS AND CURBS.
SEC. 62.104.1. SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM PROJECTS.
SEC. 62.105. STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS - PERMITS REQUIRED.
SEC. 62.105.1. LOCATIONS OF DRIVEWAY APPROACHES.
SEC. 62.105.2. WIDTH OF DRIVEWAY APPROACH APRON.
SEC. 62.105.3. LENGTH OF CURB SPACE.
SEC. 62.105.4. SLOPE OF DRIVEWAY APPROACHES.
SEC. 62.105.5. APPLICATION FOR DEVIATIONS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 62.105.1(a), (b), (c) AND (d), 62.105.2, 62.105.3 AND 62.105.4.
SEC. 62.105.6. TESTING AND ANALYSIS OF MATERIALS PRODUCTS, SERVICES, PROCESSES AND TECHNOLOGIES.
SEC. 62.106. PERMITS - CLASSIFICATION OF.
SEC. 62.106.1. FEES FOR PREPARATION OF REQUIRED REPORTS BY THE CITY ENGINEER IN CONJUNCTION WITH LAND USE REVIEWS.
SEC. 62.107. WORK REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 62.108. APPLICATION - CONTENTS OF.
SEC. 62.109. CLASS “A” PERMIT FEES.
SEC. 62.109.1. CLASS “A” PERMIT - FEE WAIVER PROGRAM.
SEC. 62.110. CLASS “B” PERMIT FEES.
SEC. 62.111. CLASS “B” PERMITS - PLANS - BONDS - INSURANCE.
SEC. 62.112. INSPECTOR - APPLICATION FOR.
SEC. 62.113. COMPLETION OF WORK - CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE.
SEC. 62.114. PERMITS - DURATION - EXPIRATION - CANCELLATION.
SEC. 62.115. CLASS "A" PERMIT FEE REFUNDS.
SEC. 62.116. PERMITS - AMOUNT OF WORK ALLOWED.
SEC. 62.117. REMOVAL OF DEBRIS.
SEC. 62.118. EXEMPTIONS.
SEC. 62.118.1. SPECIAL IMPROVEMENTS - PAYMENT - PERFORMANCE BY DEPARTMENT.
SEC. 62.118.2. IMPROVEMENTS IN PUBLIC STREETS - ISSUANCE OF REVOCABLE PERMITS.
SEC. 62.119. RAILROADS - STREET PAVING.
SEC. 62.120. RAILROADS - MANNER OF ASPHALT PAVING.
SEC. 62.121. RAILROADS - MANNER OF IMPROVING STREETS.
SEC. 62.122. RAILROADS - TYPE OF RAILS.
SEC. 62.123. RAILROADS - CHANGE OF RAILS.
SEC. 62.124. RAILROAD RAILS - EXEMPTIONS.
SEC. 62.125. RAILROADS - TIME OF COMPLETION OF WORK.
SEC. 62.126. RAILROADS - PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING RAILS.
SEC. 62.127. RAILROAD - BOARD MAY ORDER REPAIRS TO ROADBED.
SEC. 62.128. RAILROADS - HOURS OF REPAIR IN CENTRAL TRAFFIC DISTRICT.
SEC. 62.129. PUBLIC BOULEVARDS - USE OF.
SEC. 62.130. SAND - GRAVEL ON STREETS.
SEC. 62.131. DECORATIVE LIGHTS OVER STREETS AND SIDEWALKS.
SEC. 62.132. STREET BANNERS.
SEC. 62.133. CANOPIES.
SEC. 62.135. OVERLOADS - DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 62.136. OVERLOADS - PERMITS REQUIRED.
SEC. 62.137. OVERLOADS - WHEN UNLAWFUL TO MOVE WITHOUT INSPECTION.
SEC. 62.138. OVERLOADS, WHEN UNLAWFUL TO MOVE IN ANY EVENT.
SEC. 62.139. UNATTENDED PARKING - PROHIBITED.
SEC. 62.140. OVERLOADS - NIGHT MOVING.
SEC. 62.141. OVERLOADS - APPLICATION FOR PERMITS.
SEC. 62.142. OVERLOADS - ISSUANCE OF PERMITS.
SEC. 62.143. OVERLOADS - 30 DAY AND ANNUAL PERMITS.
SEC. 62.144. OVERLOADS - PERMITS - LIMITATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 62.145. OVERLOADS - INSURANCE - BONDS.
SEC. 62.146. OVERLOADS - INSPECTION.
SEC. 62.147. OVERLOADS - ASSIGNMENT OF INSPECTORS.
SEC. 62.148. OVERLOADS - DISPLACEMENT OF PROPERTY OF PUBLIC UTILITY.
SEC. 62.149. OVERLOADS - MOVEMENT OF BY GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES.
SEC. 62.150. OVERLOADS - WHERE EXCEPTIONS ARE PERMISSIBLE.
SEC. 62.151. OVERLOADS - SPECIAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR LARGE OR HEAVY LOADS.
SEC. 62.161. PLANTING, MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF PLANTS IN CITY STREETS - JURISDICTION OF BOARD.
SEC. 62.162. POWER TO PLANT, MAINTAIN AND ISSUE PERMITS.
SEC. 62.163. DUTIES REGARDING MAINTENANCE OF PLANTS.
SEC. 62.164. TREE PLANTING RECORDS - PLANS.
SEC. 62.165. BOARD TO PREPARE REPORTS.
SEC. 62.166. STREET OBSTRUCTIONS BY TREES - JURISDICTION.
SEC. 62.167. ASSESSMENT LEVY FOR PLANTING.
SEC. 62.168. REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTING PLANTS.
SEC. 62.169. PERMIT REQUIRED TO PLANT IN STREETS.
SEC. 62.170. CONDITIONAL PERMIT TO REMOVE OR DESTROY TREES.
SEC. 62.171. PERMIT FEES FOR TREE REMOVAL.
SEC. 62.172. HOUSE MOVING - PERMIT.
SEC. 62.173. TREE STAKES OR GUARDS.
SEC. 62.174. INJURY TO TREES.
SEC. 62.175. TREE MAINTENANCE.
SEC. 62.176. STREET MAINTENANCE FEE.
SEC. 62.177. ESTABLISHMENT OF TREE REPLACEMENT AND PLANTING IN-LIEU FEE.
SEC. 62.178. STREET TREE INSPECTION CLEARANCE FEE.
SEC. 62.200. STREET INTERSECTIONS - OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISIBILITY.
SEC. 62.201. IMPORT AND EXPORT OF EARTH MATERIALS - FEES REQUIRED.
SEC. 62.202. IMPORT AND EXPORT OF EARTH MATERIALS - BONDED REQUIREMENT.
SEC. 62.203. SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT PROCEDURE FOR WESTWOOD VILLAGE.
ARTICLE 2.1 RAIL TRANSIT CONSTRUCTION IMPACT AREA TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
ARTICLE 3 PUBLIC PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, BEACHES AND OTHER PROPERTY
ARTICLE 4 SEWERS, WATER COURSES AND DRAINS
ARTICLE 4.1 SEWER SERVICE CHARGE
ARTICLE 4.2 STORMWATER POLLUTION ABATEMENT CHARGE
ARTICLE 4.3 WASTEWATER FRANCHISE FEE
ARTICLE 4.4 STORMWATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL
ARTICLE 4.5 SEWER REPAIR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
ARTICLE 5 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF HAZARDOUS PRIVATE STREETS
ARTICLE 6 GARBAGE, REFUSE COLLECTION
ARTICLE 6.1 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, TRANSFER, RECYCLING, RECOVERY OF WASTE RESOURCES AND DISPOSAL FEE
ARTICLE 7 OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURES, ACCESSORY SIGNS,
ARTICLE 8 BENCHES ALONG PUBLIC WAYS
ARTICLE 9 MARINA DEL REY ENTRANCE CHANNEL
CHAPTER VII TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER VIII TRAFFIC
CHAPTER IX BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER X BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER XI NOISE REGULATION
CHAPTER XII THE WATER CONSERVATION PLAN OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
CHAPTER XIII THE EMERGENCY ENERGY CURTAILMENT PLAN OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
CHAPTER XV RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER XVI HOUSING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER XVII RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THE LOS ANGELES AIRPORTS
CHAPTER XVIII EMPLOYEE WAGES AND PROTECTIONS
CHAPTER XIX ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
CHAPTER XX COVID-19 PROTECTION AND RECOVERY*
TABLES
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Chapter 1A City of Los Angeles Zoning Code
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SEC. 62.58. ELEVATED SIDEWALKS – APPLICATION.
 
   Any person desiring a permit to construct or maintain an elevated sidewalk along or in front of premises owned or controlled by any such person shall file a written petition therefor with the Board, specifying the location of such elevated sidewalk and the purpose for which the same is to be constructed or maintained. The Board shall thereupon consider said petition and grant the same, if, upon such consideration, it shall find that such elevated sidewalk will be in accordance with the public interest or convenience.
 
 
SEC. 62.59. ELEVATED SIDEWALKS – WHERE PERMITTED.
 
   No permit to erect or maintain an elevated sidewalk shall be granted except where a railroad switch or spur track is situated along and adjacent to the curb line of a sidewalk and within five (5) feet thereof, or upon or along the portion of a cul-de-sac between the closed end thereof and the first street intersecting such cul-de-sac on the same side thereof on which it is desired to construct such elevated sidewalk. No such elevated sidewalk shall be more than three (3) feet in height, and before any work or construction of any elevated sidewalk is done the complete plans and specifications thereof shall be submitted to the Board for approval.
 
 
SEC. 62.60. REVOCATION OF PERMITS.
 
   Any permit to erect or maintain an elevated sidewalk shall be revocable at any time by the Board.
 
 
SEC. 62.61. WORK WITHIN OR ON A PUBLIC STREET OR RIGHT-OF-WAY, OBSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC STREET OR RIGHT-OF-WAY – PERMIT REQUIRED, REGULATIONS, PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE.
   (Amended by Ord. No. 186,854, Eff. 1/14/21.)
 
   (a)   Definitions.
 
   1.   “Activity Permissible within a Public Street” is defined as any activity permitted by this Code, or authorized by the Board of Public Works.
 
   2.   “Peak Hour Construction and Right-of- Way Obstruction Regulations” is defined as regulations contained in this section that control and limit construction and obstruction activity in the public right of way during “Peak Traffic Hours.”
 
   3.   “Peak Traffic Hours” is defined as Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 9:00 am and 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
 
   4.   “Street Classifications Subject to Work Hour Restrictions” is defined as boulevards and avenues, or collector streets, as designated in the Mobility Plan 2035.
 
   5.   “Temporary Street Closure” is defined as the temporary restriction of vehicular traffic for construction purposes authorized by a valid permit, and an approved “Traffic Management Plan.”
 
   6.   “Traffic Lane Closure” is defined as any activity within the public street (from curb-line to curb-line), or in an alley, which reduces the usable width to the point where one or more lanes of traffic cannot move safely and efficiently.
 
   7.   “Traffic Management Plan” is defined as a plan that addresses traffic control requirements in a construction area, and along detour routes.
 
   (b)   Permit Required. Unless otherwise exempt, no person shall effect a Traffic Lane Closure, perform work within or on any Public Street or public right-of-way, or obstruct any Public Street or public right-of-way for any reason without first applying for and obtaining the applicable permit from the Bureau of Engineering or the Bureau of Street Services, and following all applicable conditions and requirements of the permit.
 
   (c)   Permit Required to be Kept On-Site. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,666, Eff. 12/19/22.) No person shall fail to keep such permit at all times at the place where the work is being done nor fail, upon demand, to show such permit to any City employee upon request. A violation of this subsection is subject to an administrative fine specified in Subsection 62.61(f).
 
   (d)   Work During Peak Traffic Hours. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,666, Eff. 12/19/22.) In addition to all other applicable fees the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect a Bureau of Street Services Peak Hour Compliance Fee of $257 for each Excavation Utility (“U”) permit for work within Street Classifications Subject to Work Hour Restrictions.
 
   1.   Prohibition on Work or Obstructions During Peak Traffic Hours. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, no person or entity shall effect a “Traffic Lane Closure”, perform work within or on any public street or right-of-way, or in any manner obstruct a public street or right-of-way on those “Street Classifications Subject to Work Hour Restrictions” during “Peak Traffic Hours”.
 
   2.   Exemption from Work or Obstruction Prohibition During Peak Traffic Hours.
 
   A.   “Emergency Work” as defined in LAMC 62.00 is exempt from the prohibition on work or obstruction of public streets or rights-of- way during “Peak Traffic Hours” if the party performing the emergency work contacts the designated City agency as determined by the Board of Public Works prior to the work being initiated in the right-of-way and applies for a permit within one business day of the emergency work.
 
   B.   If a party desires to have a non- emergency public right-of-way construction project or other “Traffic Lane Closure” exempted from the prohibition on work or obstruction of public streets or rights-of-way during “Peak Traffic Hours”, the party shall submit the request with its permit application to the appropriate City permitting agency along with a “Traffic Management Plan”. If the “Traffic Management Plan” is approved by the City for work during “Peak Traffic Hours”, the project will be deemed exempt.
 
   3.   Fee for Processing Applications for Exemption from Work or Obstruction Prohibition During Peak Hours. The Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect a fee of $258 for processing each request submitted pursuant to this subsection.
 
   (e)   Application for Permit. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,666, Eff. 12/19/22.) Any application for a permit under this section shall include the following information:
 
   1.   The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant and the person responsible for the work or obstruction of the public street or right-of- way. If the work will be done by one or more subcontractor(s), the subcontractor(s) and the contact information must be included in the application.
 
   2.   The name, location, and area of the street for which the permit is desired.
 
   3.   A description of the work to be done within the public street or right-of-way and an explanation of why the proposed obstruction of the public street or right-of-way is necessary.
 
   (f)   Penalties for Non-Compliance. (Added by Ord. No. 187,666, Eff. 12/19/22.)
 
   1.   Administrative Citations. The violation of any provision of this article, including any special condition or requirement of a valid construction permit issued pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code, shall subject the violator to administrative penalties as follows:
 
Violation
Administrative Fine per Occurrence
Work without permit
(LAMC 62.61(b))
$4,000
Violating conditions and requirements of a permit
(LAMC 62.61(b))
$1,000
Work without requesting inspection
(LAMC 62.04(n))
$4,000
No permit on site
(LAMC 62.61(c))
$500
Failure to complete requested warranty repair within the time period specified
(LAMC 62.04(o))
$4,000
 
   Unless otherwise specified herein, all Citations issued for violations of this section shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Article 1.2 of Chapter I of this Code, including, but not limited to, the administrative hearing and appeal process, and shall be subject to the City’s authority to use any civil remedy available to collect any unpaid administrative fine.
 
   The responsibility of compliance with permit requirements and work completion lies with the permittee. Any penalty of permit violation shall be assessed to the permittee. Work by any party who is not listed on the permit shall be considered as work without a permit.
 
   2.   Criminal Prosecution for Violations. Any violation of this section may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor. In cases where the City Attorney elects to criminally prosecute a violation, the defendant shall be subject to all applicable penalties authorized by Section 11.00(m) of this Code, and not the administrative fines authorized by this section.
 
 
SEC. 62.61.1. COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE PUBLIC WAY – PUBLIC WAY RESERVATION SYSTEM (PWRS).
   (Renumbered from former Sec. 62.251 and amended by Ord. No. 186,854, Eff. 1/14/21.)
 
   A.   General Provisions.
 
   1.   Purpose. The purpose of this section is to improve coordination of construction activities and other encroachments, reduce related effects on businesses and residents, and minimize the loss of traffic capacity resulting from construction or maintenance (including, but not limited to, rail, utility, private development, street improvement, street maintenance, Special Events, parades, assemblies, vending, location filming and still photo shoots), or any other Activity within the Street.
 
   2.   Scope. This section shall apply to all permits issued by the City that allow encroachment on any Public Street as defined in LAMC 62.00. This section also shall apply to any Activity not requiring a permit by any City agency or other entity that will encroach on any Street.
 
   B.   Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply:
 
   1.   Activity. Activity is any temporary occupation of a Public Street that requires the temporary closure or restricts the full or partial use of a Public Street having a duration of greater than four hours.
 
   2.   Designated Administrative Agency (DAA). The City’s Department of Public Works is hereby charged with serving as the Designated Administrative Agency (DAA), for the purposes of this ordinance. The DAA shall promulgate rules, protocols, procedures, and exemptions for the implementation and enforcement of this ordinance, consistent with the provisions herein.
 
   3.   Public Way Reservation System (PWRS). The PWRS is a geographic information, right-of-way management system, which displays proposed Activity within a Public Street and identifies the entity performing the Activity along with the scope and scheduled time.
 
   4.   Public Way Reservation System Applicant (PWRS Applicant). PWRS Applicant is any Person or any department or officer of the City which is attempting to reserve space in a Public Street for their proposed Activity.
 
   C.   Public Way Reservation. Any Person that engages in an Activity within a Public Street is required to reserve space within the Public Street and coordinate that activity or work using the PWRS.
 
   D.   Dispute Resolution. Disputes amongst PWRS Applicants when coordinating conflicts shall be handled in accordance with rules and regulations established by the DAA.
 
   E.   Exemptions. The following Activity shall be exempt from the PWRS requirement of this section:
 
   1.   Emergency Work.
 
   2.   Any other Activity exempted by the DAA.
 
 
SEC. 62.62. ELECTRIC WIRES ON STREETS – PERMIT REQUIRED.
 
   No person shall string, place or attach any electric wires or electric lights of any nature whatsoever over, under, or in any manner directly or indirectly attached to or in front of any building or structure, or over any street, without first obtaining a written permit from the Board so to do.
 
 
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