Excavations or tunnels for which advance notice is given pursuant to the terms of this chapter may be deemed approved by the city and may continue for a period of seven (7) days from the date the work is begun unless work is stopped or subjected to terms and conditions in writing by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. In no event shall an open trench excavation be left open or unrestored for longer than seven (7) days without written permission of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. Approved timeframes for facility work other than excavations and tunnels will be in accordance with specific instructions provided by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. The Director of Public Works/City Engineer may require such plans, drawings, or specifications as he may deem necessary to explain and condition the work to be done.
(1986 Code) (Am. Ord. 2017-10-19(B), passed 10-19-17; Am. Ord. 2019-08-15(B), passed 8-15-19)