(a) Call Before Digging. Permittees shall be responsible to “ call before you dig.” (Ohio Utility Protection Service, 1-800-362-2764). The Ohio Revised Code §3781.28 states that within forty eight (48) hours of receiving notice under §3781.28 of the Revised Code, each utility shall locate and mark the approximate location of its underground utility facilities at the excavation site. If a utility does not mark its underground utility facilities or contact the excavator within forty eight (48) hours of receiving notice under §3781.28 of the Revised Code, the utility is deemed to have given notice that it does not have any facilities at the excavation site.
(b) Noise, Dust, Debris, Hours of Work. Each Permittee shall conduct Work in such manner as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience and annoyance to the general public and occupants of neighboring property. In the performance of the Work, the Permittee shall take appropriate measures to reduce noise, dust, and unsightly debris as directed by ordinance or as requested by the Service Director. No Work shall be done between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. nor at any time on Sunday or as directed by ordinance, except with the written permission of the Service Director, or in case of an emergency.
(c) Trash and Construction Materials. Each Permittee shall maintain the Work site so that:
(1) Trash and construction materials are contained so that they are not blown off of the construction site.
(2) Trash is removed from a construction site often enough so that it does not become a health, fire, or safety hazard.
(3) Trash dumpsters and storage or construction trailers are not placed in the street without specific approval of the Service Director.
(d) Deposit of Dirt and Material on Roadways. Each Permittee shall utilize their best efforts to eliminate the tracking of mud or debris upon any street or sidewalk. Streets and sidewalks shall be cleaned of mud and debris at the end of each day. All equipment and trucks tracking mud and debris into the Right-of-Way shall be cleaned of mud and debris at the end of each day or as directed by the Service Director.
(e) Protection of Trees and Landscaping. Each Permittee shall protect trees, landscape, and landscape features as required by the City. All protective measures shall be provided at the expense of the Permittee.
(f) Protection of Paved Surfaces From Equipment Damage. Backhoe equipment outriggers shall be fitted with rubber pads whenever outriggers are placed on any paved surface. Tracked vehicles that will damage pavement surfaces are not permitted on paved surface unless specific precautions are taken to protect the surface. The Permittee will be responsible for any damage caused to the pavement by the operation of such equipment and, shall repair such surfaces. Failure to do so will result in the use of the applicant's performance/warranty guarantee by the City to repair any damage, and, possibly, the requirement of additional warrantee(s).
(g) Protection of Property. Each Permittee shall protect from injury any adjoining property by providing adequate support and taking other necessary measures. The Permittee shall, at its own expense, shore up and protect all buildings, walls, fences or other property likely to be damaged during the Work, and shall be responsible for all damage to public or private property resulting from failure to properly protect and carry out Work in the public way.
(h) Clean-Up. As the Work progresses, all public rights of way and private property shall be thoroughly cleaned of all rubbish, excess dirt, rock, and other debris. All clean-up operations shall be done at the expense of the Permittee.
(i) Preservation of Monuments. A Permittee shall not disturb any surface monuments, property marks or survey hubs and points found on the line of Work unless approval is obtained from the Service Director. Any monuments, hubs, and points disturbed will be replaced by a Ohio Registered Land Surveyor at the Permittee's expense.
(j) Parking. Each Permittee shall make provisions for employee and construction vehicle parking so that neighborhood parking adjacent to a Work site is not impacted.
(k) Walkways. Each Permittee shall maintain an adequate and safe unobstructed walkway around a construction site or blocked sidewalk.
(l) Snow/Ice Removal. Each Permittee shall clear all snow and ice hazards from public sidewalks at the Work site by noon following a snowfall.
(m) Sanitary Facilities. Each Permittee shall provide necessary sanitary facilities for workers. The location of such facilities shall be approved by the City in the Permit.
(Ord. 14-2002. Passed 1-8-02.)