(A) The permittee shall take appropriate measures to assure that during the performance of the excavation work, traffic conditions as nearly normal as practicable shall be maintained at all times so as to cause as little inconvenience as possible to the occupants of the abutting property and to the general public; however, the City Engineer may permit the closing of streets to all traffic for a period of time prescribed by him if in his opinion it is necessary. The permittee shall route and control traffic, including his own vehicles, as directed by the Police Department.
(B) The following steps shall be taken before any street may be closed or restricted to traffic:
(1) The permittee must receive the approval of the City Engineer and the Police Department therefor;
(2) The permittee must notify the Chief of the Police Department of any street so closed, who will in turn notify the proper city personnel, including the City Engineer and Fire Department;
(3) Upon completion of construction work, the permittee shall notify the City Engineer and Police Department before traffic is moved back to its normal flow so that any necessary adjustments may be made; and
(4) Where flagmen are deemed necessary by the City Engineer, they shall be furnished by the permittee at his own expense. Through traffic shall be maintained without the aid of detours, if possible. In instances in which this would not be feasible, the City Engineer will designate detours. The city shall maintain roadway surfaces of existing highways designated as detours without expense to the permittee but in case there are not existing highways, the permittee shall construct all detours at his expense and in conformity with the specifications of the City Engineer. The permittee will be responsible for any unnecessary damage caused to any highways or streets by the operation of its equipment.
(Ord. passed 2-17-86) Penalty, see § 91.99