§ 94.003 PERMITS; NECESSITY.

   A person, organization or governmental unit shall not undertake or conduct any of the following activities on or along a street, unless a permit has been obtained from the Department of Public Works Supervisor:

   (A)   Construct, reconstruct, relocate or surface a driveway or related construction;

   (B)   Operate, use or maintain a new driveway;

   (C)   Erect or suspend a banner, decoration or similar object; or

   (D)   Close a section of a street to normal traffic for the purpose of staging a parade, celebration, festival or similar activity.

(Ord. 2008-01, passed 5-12-2008)

§ 94.004 PROCESSING OF PERMITS.

   (A)   Construction of a new driveway or reconstruction of a driveway connecting to a street shall be allowed only after a permit has been obtained from the Department of Public Works Supervisor. The construction or reconstruction of a driveway shall be as described in the permit and plans or drawings attached.

   (B)   Future changes in the use of property abutting a street, such as a change from residential to commercial use or a change in the type of commercial operation, may require changes in the number, design or location of driveways constructed after the effective date of these rules. The property owner, when there is such a change in use, shall obtain a new permit from the Department of Public Works Supervisor.

   (C)   In the case of commercial, industrial or other developments where driveway access or related activities may be complicated or where the available parking area on private property is limited, the Department of Public Works Supervisor may be contacted in the initial site planning stages before application for a permit. An approved preliminary site plan satisfactory to all parties then may be established early in the development process.

(Ord. 2008-01, passed 5-12-2008)

§ 94.005 ENFORCEMENT.

   (A)   If a person fails to comply with any provisions of a permit or fails to obtain an appropriate permit, the Department of Public Works Supervisor may halt such person’s activity for which a permit is required until adequate corrections have been made. Costs incurred by the Department of Public Works Supervisor in correcting failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a permit, failure to obtain a permit, or defective workmanship or materials shall be borne by the applicant or person undertaking the activity.

   (B)   The applicant or his or her representative shall perform all work and pay all costs in connection with permitted activities.

(Ord. 2008-01, passed 5-12-2008)