§ 14-55. Same—Application.

The right-of-way use permit application will be made available on the city's website within the department of public works. Notwithstanding any other divisions of this article, an application for a right-of-way use permit shall be filed, processed and approved as follows:

(1)

An application for a use permit shall be filed with the public works director and the required fee paid.

(2)

Two (2) copies or one (1) electronic copy of the required submittals shall be submitted with the application. The submittals shall meet the requirements of this article and contain the following information:

a.

A vicinity map showing the work area location;

b.

A site plan that clearly shows the facility to be constructed, installed or altered;

c.

The offset from the centerline of the right-of-way or road to the proposed facility;

d.

The road right-of-way and pavement width;

e.

The distance from the edge of the travelled way to the facility and the location of all other utilities within the work area if excavation is required;

f.

One (1) or more typical cross-sections as required by the public works director to adequately reflect the location and construction details of the proposed facility;

g.

The minimum vertical clearance above or below the road, ground or pavement;

h.

A description of the method by which the facility will be installed and/or modified (i.e. anticipated construction methods or techniques) and timetable for construction.

i.

Temporary sidewalk closure plan. The applicant shall provide a temporary sidewalk closure plan, if appropriate, to accommodate placement or maintenance of the facility.

j.

Temporary maintenance of traffic (MOT) plan. The applicant shall provide a temporary traffic lane closure and maintenance of traffic (MOT) plan, if appropriate, to accommodate placement or maintenance of the facility.

k.

Restoration plan and estimated cost of restoration of the public rights-of-way. A restoration plan with the estimated time period for completion of restoration, and a good faith estimate of the cost of restoration of the public rights-of-way. Such good faith estimate shall be accepted by the city unless the city determines such estimated costs are not representative of the actual costs of the restoration of the public rights-of-way. Estimates of the cost of restoration shall include all costs necessary to restore the public rights-of-way to its original condition or better. Such good faith estimate may include, but shall not be limited to, costs to restore the curbs/gutters, sidewalks, multi-purpose trails, and landscaping. All planted or naturally occurring shrubbery or vegetation, including sod, damaged or destroyed during work in the public rights-of-way shall be replaced. Tree or landscaping removal shown on the permit shall not be considered damage or impairment to be restored to the original condition provided the applicant complies with the approved mitigation plan, if any.

l.

Any other information as required by the public works director to ensure the submittal complies with this article.

(3)

Upon receipt, the public works director shall determine the completeness of the application. If the application is determined to be incomplete, it shall be returned to the applicant.

(4)

If the application meets all of the requirements of this article, it shall be approved. Upon such approval, the public works director shall execute and return it to the applicant. If the application is denied, it shall be returned to the applicant with the reasons for denial noted thereon.

(Ord. No. 18-16 , § 2, 11-13-18)