A. It shall be unlawful to do any construction, excavation work, or to use construction or excavation equipment on or across any street, curb, gutter, sidewalk, sewer line, water line or other infrastructure, addition or improvement in Mapleton City without a public works permit from the city to do so. No construction or excavation work shall begin, and no construction or excavation equipment shall be driven on or across any curb, gutter, or sidewalk until a permit is secured.
B. All permits issued for construction or excavation work on or across any street, curb, gutter, sidewalk, sewer line, water line or other infrastructure, addition or improvement in Mapleton City, for which a public works permit is required, shall be issued only after approval by the city and upon the posting of a bond in an amount to be determined by resolution of the city council. Said bond may be posted in cash surety, or property; however, surety and property bonds must be reviewed and approved by the city prior to being accepted.
C. The provisions of any permit granted shall be construed as regulatory and not as contractual. The interest or right of an applicant shall not be transferred to another except by written consent of the Mapleton City council. No inherent or restrained right or privilege belonging to any abutting property owner is affected or interfered with nor is Mapleton City corporation or any Mapleton City authorities to be held responsible for any damage claim which may arise between the applicant and any property owner concerning said right of way or its occupancy or use.
D. Before a permit is issued, plans shall be furnished to Mapleton City with such copies of the working drawings as may be required for approval and construction purposes. Where engineering is desired by and performed by Mapleton City, the applicant, firm, or corporation signing permit shall agree to pay a reasonable engineering fees.
E. Applicant or applicant representatives shall inform Mapleton City twenty four (24) hours in advance when work is to begin. All material and each part or detail of the work shall be subject at all times to inspection by Mapleton City. Applicant or his firm or corporation shall be required to pay reasonable inspection fees. (Ord. 96-20)
F. The purpose of the permit and bond is to secure payment for any damage caused by the property owner, its agent, representative or independent contractor to any street, curb, gutter sidewalk, sewer line, water line or other infrastructure, addition or improvement in Mapleton City which is damaged during the work for which the permit was issued. In the event of any damage as described above, the individual or entity applying for the permit shall be solely responsible to the city for the damages caused. Payment to Mapleton City of any damages in excess of the amount of the bond posted is the sole responsibility of the individual or entity signing the application for the permit from the city. In addition to actual damages amounts, the individual or entity signing the application for the permit shall also be liable to the city for all consequential damages, attorney fees and costs of court. (Ord. 97-13)