(A) No unnecessary damage or injury may be done to any tree or shrub or to the roots thereof. If any sidewalk is blocked by any work, a temporary sidewalk shall be constructed or provided which must be safe and convenient for travelers.
(B) Owners of any underground facilities and structures within a public right-of-way must participate in the Miss Dig System and respond to and stake or locate its facilities and structures within the rules and regulations as prescribed by the Miss Dig System and hold the city, its agents and contractors harmless for any damage to facilities and structures which may be damaged as a result of the city repairing or maintaining its sanitary sewers, storm drains or water mains located in any public right-of-way if due to untimely or incorrect locations being staked or identified.
(C) The placement of facilities and structures within public right-of-way and utility easements is subject to approval by the city. The location of above ground facilities and structures are subject to review and approval by the city for visibility, traffic and pedestrian safety, landscaping, screening and other site conditions.
(D) All openings, excavations or obstructions in a public right-of-way must be properly barricaded and illuminated as required by the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic-Control Devices to prevent injury or damage to persons or vehicles. Safety devices must be installed at all construction sites to provide adequate notice and warning to both pedestrians and motorists.
(E) All openings, excavations and tunnels in a public right-of-way must be properly shored and braced in accordance with all standards promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) to insure the safety of all workers and prevent cave-ins and washouts which would likely cause damage to the surface grade of the street or adjoining portions of the right-of-way. If it appears that there is a danger to the public safety, the city has the authority to install any and all barricades, warning signs and other such devices that it may deem necessary and may charge the permit holder for costs incurred in protecting the public and may revoke the permit.
(F) Underground facilities and structures constructed of nonmetallic material are required to have a traceable metallic wrap or accompanying wire for the purpose of tracing and locating with conventional locating equipment. When placed in the public right-of-way, facilities and structures constructed of material susceptible to breakage (i.e. fiber optic line) may be encased in a protective shell as approved by the city.
(Ord. 99-8, passed 11-18-1999)