A. Twenty-four (24) hours prior to commencing any work within any public right of way or public place, the applicant shall notify the Department of Development Services Field Engineering Section to arrange for inspection service. All work shall be performed under the inspection and authority of the Director of Development Services or their authorized representative and shall comply with this Chapter and the policy concerning excavations/encroachments.
B. It is unlawful for any person to make any excavations in any street or sidewalk without maintaining safe crossings for vehicle traffic at all street intersections, alleys, and private driveways, and safe crossing for pedestrians at intervals of not more than three hundred feet. If any excavation is made across any street or alley, at least one safe crossing shall be maintained at all times for vehicles and pedestrians. Free access must be provided and maintained to all fire hydrants and water valves.
(Ord. MC-1027, 9-09-98; Ord. MC-1004, 10-21-97)