(A) An application for a permit shall be signed by the individual making the application and by the owner of the property located within the city which will benefit by the issuance of the permit. The application shall be filed with the Mayor or his or her representative. It shall provide information as may be reasonably required for an intelligent understanding of the proposed work and its effect on the street, right-of-way, or public area as well as any surrounding property. The information set forth in the written application shall contain at least the following:
(1) The reason for the request;
(2) The overall dimensions of the length, width, depth, and height of any excavation;
(3) The location of the proposed project;
(4) The effects of the project on the adjacent properties which can be reasonably expected to result; and more specifically, what provisions will be made to assure that adjacent properties are not adversely affected by the excavation;
(5) The time when the project is expected to begin and the length of time that it will take before it is completed;
(6) A description of the precautions to be taken to assure the general public's safety;
(7) A description of the substances to be used and the methods by which the street, right-of-way, or public area will be restored to the same condition which it was prior to the project, provided, however, that no street shall be considered restored unless any cuts into the pavement are replaced not less than ten feet on either side of the cut, made waterproof and feathered so as to eliminate any bumps or rough places;
(8) Certification that the applicants are aware of all city, county, and state standards relating to the construction of streets within the city and that all repairs will be in accordance with these standards;
(9) Certification that barricades, lights, flares, and police will be used where the city feels it is necessary to divert or caution traffic near the project;
(10) Certification that the applicants will indemnify and hold the city and any property owners harmless from any and all costs which may be incurred because of the project.
(B) No permit shall be issued until an application fee of $200 is paid to the city.
(Ord. 69-1978, passed 4-10-78; Am. Ord. 269-1993, passed 8-16-93; Am. Ord. 448-2005, passed 3-31-05)