§ 58.03 PERMITS, FEE, INSPECTIONS.

   (A)   A utility business shall obtain a permit pursuant to this chapter to make excavations in city streets, avenues, alleys, public right-of-way and public properties. A permit shall not be required for a single commercial or residential service connection within a public right-of-way; however, a permit shall be required if such connection requires a street cut. A permit shall not be required for a single pole or single transformer change out, or a single street light change out. After the city reviews, approves and issues a permit, the utility business shall provide the city with 24 hours notice prior to the actual commencement of the work; shall not unnecessarily obstruct the use of streets, avenues, alleys or public places; and shall comply with all provisions, requirements and regulations in performing such work. A utility business’ installation shall not interfere with the reasonable and proper use, construction, reconstruction and maintenance of any public improvements or any existing or future public utility system component, or other structure upon or under public property.

   (B)   The utility business shall submit its permit request, maps, plans or specifications for a proposed utility plan, and other notices as may be appropriate, to the following city office for the initial permit review, permit findings (approval, denial, resubmission), fee assessment and other activities as may be appropriate:

      Director of Engineering and Public Works

      City of Urbandale

      3600 86th Street

      Urbandale, IA 50322

      Fax: [phone]

      E-Mail: [e-mail]

   (C)   The utility business shall pay the city the following rates:

      (1)   A per permit fee, as set by resolution as approved by the City Council, for the engineering review of the utility business’ proposed plans and specifications, with payment due either at the time the plans and specifications are delivered to the city or within 30 days of the city’s submittal of an invoice to the utility business; and

      (2)   An hourly rate for any inspection services required in connection with the utility business’ work, including, but not limited to, the personnel cost of an inspector’s salary and benefits, vehicle and mileage, administrative overhead, with payment due within 30 days of the city’s submittal of an invoice to the utility business.

(Ord. 99-13, passed - -1999)