Prior to the commencement of construction or reconstruction of the system, the licensee shall notify all residents and property owners, at the licensee’s expense, of the intended construction activity. All notices shall be in writing and shall be issued as follows:
(a) General Notice. At least 45 days prior to the intended construction, a general notice indicating the type of construction, projected construction schedule, and proposed construction area(s) shall be posted by first class mail, postage prepaid, to all affected property owners and/or residents.
(b) Notice of Entry on Private Property. At least 24 hours prior to entering private property or streets or public easements adjacent to or on such private property, a notice indicating the nature and location of the work to be performed shall be physically posted upon the affected property. The licensee shall make a good faith effort to comply with the property owner/resident’s preferences, if any, on location or placement of underground installations (excluding aerial cable lines utilizing existing poles and existing cable paths), consistent with sound engineering practices.
(c) Emergency Repairs. Notice requirements of Subdivisions (a) and (b) above, are suspended for purposes of entry upon private property to perform repairs at the subscriber’s request or in the event of system outage repairs or other emergencies in which insufficient time is available to provide notice to subscribers.
(d) Restoration of Property. After performance of work, licensee shall restore private property as nearly as possible to its condition prior to construction. Any disturbance of landscaping, fencing, or other improvements on private property shall, at the sole expense of the licensee, be promptly repaired and restored (including replacement of such items as shrubbery and fencing) to the reasonable satisfaction of the property owner.
(Ord. 1281, passed - -1966; Am. Ord. 2053, passed - -1976; Am. Ord. 2667, passed - -1982; Am. Ord. 3440, passed - -1991)