(A) Title and purpose. In order to prevent complications created by inclement weather during the winter, it is unlawful for any person, contractor, utility or agents of the same to excavate within the city rights-of-way between November 15 and March 15 each winter.
(B) Emergency exception. If an emergency situation arises and excavation is needed during the restricted period, the City Superintendent shall have the authority to authorize such excavation which may need to be commenced prior to the next scheduled City Council meeting. If the excavation is not required to be conducted prior to the next City Council meeting, then prior written permission must be obtained from the City Council. The Council will determine the number of days in which the emergency work must be completed. Each day that the work or excavation remains open or unfinished beyond what the Council specifies will constitute another violation.
(Ord. 671, passed 11-17-2021; Ord. 672, passed 3-9-2022) Penalty, see § 151.99