Backfill in trenches within paved areas shall be placed in layers not more than 12 inches thick and shall be thoroughly compacted by tamping or other approved means to the satisfaction of the Director or his or her agent. The materials used for backfill shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the Director, or his or her agent, and if in his or her opinion, the excavated materials is unsuitable for backfill, the applicant shall be required to dispose of the unsuitable materials in the amounts and proportions specified by the Director or his or her agent. When backfill has been completed within 15 inches of the finished pavement or surface grade, the next 14 inches shall be filled and compacted using an approved grade or bank-run or processed gravel. The last one inch shall be covered with adequate temporary bituminous paving material and in a manner as shall be approved by the Director or his or her agent.
(Ord. passed 8-15-1977) Penalty, see § 98.999