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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
Table of Amending Legislation for Chapter 1A
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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.
   (Amended by Ord. No. 162,096, Eff. 4/27/87.)
 
   (a)   Any person desiring permission to deviate from the requirements of Section 62.105.1(a), (b), (c) or (d), 62.105.2, 62.105.3 or 62.105.4 may file a request therefor in writing with the Board of Public Works. The request must state the exact nature of the deviation requested, and the reason or reasons for requesting it.
 
   (b)   The Board may grant deviations from the requirements of Sections 62.105.1(a), (b), (c) and (d), 62.105.2, 62.105.3 and 62.105.4, provided it first determines that the following conditions exist:
 
   1.   That the deviation requested arises from unusual or extraordinary physical conditions, or is necessary to permit the proper and lawful development and use of the applicant’s property;
 
   2.   That the granting of the deviation requested will not be contrary to the public safety, convenience and general welfare;
 
   3.   That the granting of the deviation will not adversely affect the rights of adjacent property owners or tenants; and
 
   4.   That the specific application of the above-mentioned provisions would create unnecessary hardship in the development or use of the property.
 
   These decisions on deviations shall be in writing and shall specify the conditions and terms upon which they are granted.
 
 
SEC. 62.105.6. TESTING AND ANALYSIS OF MATERIALS PRODUCTS, SERVICES, PROCESSES AND TECHNOLOGIES.
   (Title and Section Amended by Ord. No. 162,868, Eff. 11/22/87.)
 
   Any person or firm seeking the approval of or the testing and analysis by the Department of Public Works of any material, product, service, process or technology relating to this chapter shall first obtain a Class “B” Permit pursuant to Sections 62.106, 62.108 and 62.110, and shall be required to pay the total costs incurred by the City for any such testing and analysis.
 
 
SEC. 62.106. PERMITS – CLASSIFICATION OF.
   (Amended by Ord. No. 152,836, Eff. 9/28/79.)
 
   All permits for work mentioned in Section 62.105 or Section 65.04 shall be granted under one of the following classes, to wit:
 
   (a)   Class “A” shall include only the repair, construction or reconstruction of curbs, sidewalks, driveway approaches or gutters and work appurtenant to the foregoing, or work within a public easement, where, in the opinion of the City Engineer, the work contemplated is so limited in extent and such simplicity of design that the deposit of those fees provided herein for Class “A” permits will with reasonable certainty compensate and reimburse the City for the costs of inspection and supervision entailed.
 
   (b)   Class “B” shall include all permits for work not included in Class “A” except for work for which a revocable permit is issued pursuant to Section 62.118.2 of this Code.
 
 
SEC. 62.106.1. FEES FOR PREPARATION OF REQUIRED REPORTS BY THE CITY ENGINEER IN CONJUNCTION WITH LAND USE REVIEWS.
   (Title and Section Amended by Ord. No. 184,054, Eff. 3/6/16.)
 
   Before acceptance for examination by the City Engineer, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect for services provided for applications or appeals filed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter I of this Code, or for other services requested in conjunction with a land use review, the following nonrefundable fees:
 
   (a)   For each preliminary land use review, a fee of $129.
 
   (b)   For each zone change, a fee of $7,339, unless the Bureau completed a preliminary land use review, in which case the fee is $7,210.
 
   (c)   For each conditional use permit, a fee of $7,339, unless the Bureau completed a preliminary land use review, in which case the fee is $7,210.
 
   (d)   For each City Planning case, a fee of $7,339, unless the Bureau completed a preliminary land use review, in which case the fee is $7,210.
 
   (e)   For each site plan review, a fee of $7,339, unless the Bureau completed a preliminary land use review, in which case the fee is $7,210.
 
   (f)   For each Coastal Development permit application or appeal, actual Bureau of Engineering costs and a deposit as determined and collected pursuant to the provisions of Section 61.15.
 
   (g)   For each report prepared pursuant to the provisions of Section 13.03 of this Code, a fee of $1,581.
 
 
SEC. 62.107. WORK REQUIREMENTS.
 
   All work mentioned in Section 62.105 shall be performed in accordance with the latest adopted manual entitled “Work Area Traffic Control”, the latest adopted “Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction”, any required plans and special specifications and any permit conditions, and shall be performed to the satisfaction of the Board. All work mentioned in Section 65.04 shall be performed in accordance with specifications, or the specifications and plans, if plans are made, referred to in the permit for such work, and shall be performed to the satisfaction of the Board under the supervision of an inspector appointed by the Board for such work. (Amended by Ord. No. 142,123, Eff. 7/31/71.)
 
   If the warning signs, lights and devices required under this section are not promptly provided, the Board may provide them; the cost of such work performed by the Board may be billed to the permittee. (Amended by Ord. No. 142,123, Eff. 7/31/71.)
 
   Any person performing work requiring a Class “B” permit shall comply with all provisions of Section 62.03.1 of this Code. Any person performing work requiring a Class “A” permit may be required to comply with the provisions of Section 62.03.1 of this Code if in the opinion of the City Engineer such work involves possibility of contact with any subsurface installation. (Added by Ord. No. 150,478, Eff. 2/6/78.)
 
 
SEC. 62.108. APPLICATION – CONTENTS OF.
   (Amended by Ord. No. 142,123, Eff. 7/31/71.)
 
   Any person desiring a permit to perform any work mentioned in Section 62.105 or Section 65.04 shall file a written application therefor with the Board, which shall specify:
 
   (a)   The location, nature and amount of work to be performed;
 
   (b)   The material to be used;
 
   (c)   Such other information as the Board may require.
 
 
SEC. 62.109. CLASS “A” PERMIT FEES.
   (Title and Section Amended by Ord. No. 182,237, Eff. 9/28/12.)
 
   (a)   Permit Application Fee. In addition to the fees identified in Subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect a fee of $273 for each application for issuance of a Class “A” permit. (Amended by Ord. No. 184,054, Eff. 3/6/16.)
 
   (b)   Inspection Fees. In addition to the fees imposed in Subsections (a) and (c) of this Section, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect from an applicant for issuance of a Class “A” permit all of the following fees, where applicable:
 
   1.   Curb. A fee of $3.70 per linear foot for all types of curbs, including but not limited to depressed curbs across driveways, but not including the gutter portion of an integral curb and gutter.
 
   2.   Concrete Paving, Gutter, Sidewalk, Driveway. A fee of $0.85 per square foot for all types of concrete paving, gutters, sidewalks, access ramps and driveways.
 
   3.   Asphalt Resurfacing. A fee of $3.30 per square foot for all types of asphalt surfacing, including but not limited to roadways, alleys and driveways.
 
   4.   Area Drain. A fee of $15.95 for each area drain.
 
   5.   Tree Well. A fee of $15.95 for each tree well.
 
   6.   Pipe. A fee of $5.50 for each pipe.
 
   (c)   Additional Authorized Charges. In addition to the fees imposed in Subsection (b) of this Section, where the Bureau of Engineering determines that a project requires the Bureau of Engineering to obtain more inspections than are funded by the fee imposed, the Bureau shall charge and collect Special Inspection Charges pursuant to the provisions of Section 62.05(a)(1)(cc). The provisions of Section 61.14 and 61.15 shall also apply to fees imposed pursuant to the provisions of Subsection (a) of this Section.
 
   (d)   Testing Fees. In addition to the fees imposed in Subsections (a) and (b) of this Section, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect from an applicant for issuance of a Class “A” permit all of the following fees, where applicable:
 
   1.   Fills. A fee of $300 for each maximum density test conducted, one test required for each location; a fee of $115 for each relative compaction test conducted, one test required for each three foot layer of fill 50 feet long.
 
   2.   Concrete. A fee of $100 for each concrete cylinder with a minimum of two cylinders required for each 28 day test. The Bureau of Engineering may require testing of additional cylinders at a fee of $100 each when the Bureau of Engineering or the Bureau of Contract Administration determines that additional testing is necessary.
 
   (e)   Application of Fee Provisions.
 
   1.   Except for applications subject to provisions of Subdivision 2. or 3. of this Subsection, the provisions of this section apply to all Class “A” permit applications, including, but not limited to, applications to engage in permitted work within a public easement. (Amended by Ord. No. 184,179, Eff. 5/5/16.)
 
   2.   The provisions of this Section shall not apply to an application for issuance of a Class “A” permit to repair damage caused by forces beyond the property owner’s control, including but not limited to damage caused by a subsidence, pavement failure, earthquake, or trees located in a public right-of-way, although the applicable fees and charges shall be imposed for all other work authorized by the same permit which is not required to be performed because of such conditions. For this Subdivision to apply, an applicant must state on the application what work is exempt from the fees imposed by this Section, and the cause of the underlying damage.
 
   3.   The provisions of this Section shall not apply to an application by a property owner for issuance of a Class “A” permit to repair or reconstruct sidewalk adjoining the property owner’s property. (Added by Ord. No. 184,179, Eff. 5/5/16.)
 
 
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