Title 13 Public Utilities and Services
Chapter 13.03 Sewers
Article VI. Sewer Construction
Section 13.03.0620 Opening Street – Requirements
- When a sewer is constructed requiring the opening of the street, the paving and earth must be deposited in a manner that will cause the least inconvenience to the public and provide for free drainage along the gutter.
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- One-half of the street must be kept clear for the passage of vehicles and bridgeways must be provided on sidewalks for foot passengers.
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- In refilling the trench, the earth must be deposited in layers of not more than six inches in depth and be well tamped or thoroughly flushed with water, or as prescribed in regulations, or as required by the sewer maintenance supervisor, to prevent after-settlement.
- As soon as any such drain or sewer is completed, the paving, curbing and sidewalk must be restored to a condition equal to or exceeding that existing previous to the excavation and all rubbish and surplus earth must be immediately removed.
- On arterial streets and avenues, traffic is to be routed and controlled and construction performed as may be directed by the director of engineering services or the street director.
Date Passed: Monday, October 15, 2007
Effective Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Recodification ORD C34122 Section 1
