§ 15.01.650. Excavation.  


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  • A.

    General requirements. Dimensions of trench and safety provisions shall be done in accordance with city, state, and federal regulations. Trenches shall not be left open at any time unless guarded with adequate barricades, warning lamps and signs. Asphalt shall be cut at least six inches wider on each side of the excavation and shall be restored within seventy-two hours of completion of trenching operation in a residential street. All other streets (collector, etc.) shall have asphalt replaced the same day. The contractor is responsible for maintaining trench until paving is completed. Asphalt surface repair shall be done in accordance with Section 15.01.490.

    B.

    Sidewalk, curb and gutter. That portion of any lateral line to be placed under an existing curb, gutter and/or sidewalk shall be done by boring under, or cutting and replacing the existing curb, gutter and/or sidewalk upon approval of the city. All new sewer and water service lateral locations shall be stamped with an "S" or "W," respectively, in the top of curb while concrete is still green.

(Ord. No. 2007-07-31, §§ 7.2—7.2.2, 7-10-2007; Ord. No. 2010-11-24, § 2, 11-23-2010)