Nothing in this subchapter shall prohibit any utility company or owner of said improvement from repairing or removing improvements in a town right-of-way in the event of an emergency which threatens life or property. The person performing, or at whose direction the emergency repair, replacement, or removal is performed, shall, within 72 hours, apply for a permit if required, for the emergency repairs and shall repair and replace any damage to town improvements caused by emergency repair or removal.
Nothing in this subchapter shall prohibit the emergency removal of public or private improvements within a right-of-way or easement dedicated to the town by the town in the event of an emergency. In the event of such removal, the owner of the improvement shall be responsible for the cost of permitting and replacement of the improvement in accordance with this subchapter.
(Ord. 2018-06, passed 8-29-2018)