For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
UTILITY COMPANY. Franchised or legislatively empowered utility companies operating within the corporate boundaries of the city. A UTILITY COMPANY shall be responsible for all actions of its authorized agents, servants, employees and subcontractors relating to utility cuts.
UTILITY CUTS.
(1) Any work within the right-of-way of a city street that disturbs the pavement, curb and gutter, driveway entrances, sidewalk, landscaping or grassed areas.
(2) This work may include, but is not limited to, utility main and/or lateral replacement and repair, valve replacement and repair; installation of new underground mains or laterals, structures or accessories, splices, buried drops (under pavement or sidewalk); pole changes for height, accident and the like, cathodic protection; boxes and vault installations and jacking or boring under the right-of-way where disturbance within the right-of-way may occur. Any work which does not disturb the right-of-way is exempt.
(Ord. 01-06, passed 5-3-2001)