A. The permittee shall, at its own expense, restore all public way facilities modified, damaged or removed by the permittee to a condition that is comparable to or better than the condition that existed prior to the commencement of the work, as required by the engineering regulations, design standards and specifications promulgated by the city from time to time. Such regulations, design standards and specifications shall require, at a minimum, that restoration work be performed beyond the walls of any trench for a minimum distance of twenty four inches (24") on each side of the trench for trenches less than forty two inches (42") deep, and a minimum distance of thirty six inches (36") on each side of the trench for trenches deeper than forty two inches (42"); provided, however, that the city engineer may determine not to require restoration of the street surface beyond the walls of any trench located in a street scheduled to be reconstructed by the city within three (3) years following completion of the excavation work, if the cost of such work exceeds the benefit to the city, and the site can otherwise be restored to the satisfaction of the city for such three (3) year period. All restoration work shall be accomplished within the time limits set forth in the permit, unless additional time is granted in writing by the city engineer.
B. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and unless otherwise authorized by the city engineer in the permit, all paving and replacement of street facilities shall be completed within three (3) calendar days from the time the excavation commences on major or collector streets, and within seven (7) calendar days from the time the excavation commences on all other streets, except as provided for during excavation in winter or during weather conditions which do not allow paving according to applicable standards and specifications. In winter, a temporary patch must be provided, to be replaced with permanent materials when weather permits. In all excavations, restoration of pavement surfaces shall be made immediately after backfilling is completed or concrete is cured. If work is expected to exceed the above duration, the permittee shall submit a detailed construction schedule for approval. The schedule will address means and methods to minimize traffic disruption and complete the construction as soon as reasonably possible. (Ord. 46-01 § 5, 2001: Ord. 70-99 § 1, 1999)