Title 12 Public Ways and Property
Chapter 12.02 Obstruction, Encroachment of Public Ways
Article IV. Obstruction of Public Right-of-way
Section 12.02.0745 Utilities and Cable TV
- Utilities and Cable TV.
Temporary use (one hour or less) of the public way for servicing operations, inspection, and maintenance of manholes and vaults will not require obstruction permits. For public and crew safety, entering such vaults and manholes shall not be permitted where they obstruct peak traffic flow. Temporary use of the public way in excess of one hour in existing vaults or manholes in the downtown area or on arterials will require obstruction permits. Work in residential vaults and manholes will not require obstruction permits when a lane of traffic is not obstructed.
- The temporary use of the public way for placement/replacement or moving/removing poles, street lights, or tree trimming will require a permit on arterials where a moving lane is obstructed. Setting poles or replacing poles will not require a permit in an alley or residential street.
- Poles set on the public right-of-way where sidewalk or blacktop is cut requires a permit. The responsible party or utility shall submit a weekly repair manifest listing such locations requiring repair. A permit will be required for replacement of the sidewalk or asphalt. The affected utility or party will notify the director of its intent to do maintenance prior to any work being started.
- The director may issue one permit by area, as determined by the director, where the work involves one project in several locations within an area. Prior to issuing an area permit, the applicant shall submit a list indicating specific work locations and type of work to be performed.
Date Passed: Monday, June 25, 2007
Effective Date: Saturday, August 4, 2007
Recodification ORD C34053 Section 1
