(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to initiate any ditching operation involving any public easement, right-of-way, place, area or building within the city, without first obtaining a ditching application from the Utilities Department.
(B) The application shall be issued only if the applicant meets the following conditions.
(1) The applicant shall provide a map of the proposed project to the Utilities Department prior to initiating work. The map shall show all municipal utility line locations in the project area, and all areas of public easement, right-of-way or places, areas or buildings potentially affected by the proposed project.
(2) The applicant shall provide written proof that he or she has coordinated his or her project with all other applicable utility companies, telephone, electric, gas and CATV, and is aware of the locations of all lines.
(3) The applicant shall provide a surety bond or cash deposit, suitable to the city, as to dollar amount and form, to insure that any damages will be repaired. Upon completion of the project, the city will review any damage claims and make appropriate arrangements.
(4) The applicant shall agree, in writing, to maintain proper safeguards, particularly at night.
(C) Violation of any of these provisions shall be grounds for revocation of the applicant’s permit at any time.
(D) The fee for the permit shall be as determined by the City Council.
(Ord. 968, passed 4-8-2024)