(A) Any person desiring to make any improvement upon or other changes to any public right-of-way is required to apply for a permit therefor.
(B) Any improvement to or modification of public right-of-way, except actions specifically exempted, will require a permit prior to initiation. Typical of actions requiring a permit are:
(1) Installation or replacement of sidewalks;
(2) Installation or replacement of driveway across right-of-way;
(3) Removal, installation, or modification of street curbing;
(4) Graveling or paving of parking area;
(5) Any significant change in elevations or drainage;
(6) Any excavation; or
(7) Any installation which could affect clear vision across right-of-way.
(C) Actions which are specifically exempted from requiring a permit are:
(1) Planting, mowing, and maintenance of grass or ground cover which does not obscure vision or have significant root structures; or
(2) Removal of trash and debris in order to clear and clean right-of-way.
(D) The City of Tuscola Design and Construction Standards, March, 2011 are hereby adopted by reference as if set out fully herein. Improvements or modifications to existing improvements within the public rights-of-way shall be constructed in accordance with the City of Tuscola Design and Construction Standards, March, 2011, a copy of which shall be maintained on file in the office of the City Clerk.
(‘69 Code, § 23-11) (Ord. 77-0-9, passed 11-28-77; Am. Ord. 2011-O-3, passed 3-14-11) Penalty, see § 52.99