§ 29-118. Excavation permit application.

Application for a permit shall be addressed to the director and made on a form furnished for that purpose, stating the extent, dimensions, character and purpose of the cut or excavation to be made, the location, by street and number if possible, where the work is to be done, and the time in which it is to be completed. The application form shall be accompanied by maps of the existing facilities in the area, to the extent available, and the location of the proposed facilities, methodology of construction; proposed start and completion dates.

(1)

Joint applications. Applicants may apply jointly for permits to excavate the right-of-way at the same time and place. Applicants who apply jointly for a right-of-way permit may share in the payment of the permit fee. Applicants must agree among themselves as to the portion each shall pay. The city will recognize only one (1) point of contact.

(2)

Supplementary applications. A permit shall only be valid for the area of the right-of-way specified within the permit. No permittee may cause any work to be done outside the area specified in the permit, except as provided herein. Any permittee who determines that an area greater than that which is specified in the permit must be excavated must:

a.

Make application for a permit extension and pay any additional fees required thereby; and

b.

Receive a new right-of-way permit or permit extension.

Permits will be issued or denied within ten (10) days of application. Unless granted for a longer period, an excavation permit shall be valid for thirty (30) days and for the dates specified in the permit. The applicant may request the permit be valid for such longer period as may be necessary in the circumstances, in advance, as part of the application. The city may approve or deny the application for such extended permit period. No permittee may commence work before the permit start date or, except as provided herein, may continue working after the end date. If a permittee does not complete the work by the permit end date, the permittee must apply for and may receive a new right-of-way permit or a permit extension for additional time. This supplementary application must be submitted to the city prior to the permit end date.

An expedited permit may be requested, and shall be issued within two (2) days of application upon a showing of good cause.

(Ord. No. 93319, § 1, 1-25-01)