§ 78-306. Minimizing the impacts of work in the rights-of-way.

(a)

Relocation and protection of utilities. Before beginning excavation in any public way, a permittee shall contact the Utility Notification Center of Colorado ("UNCC") and, to the extent required by C.R.S. § 9-1.5-102 et seq., make inquiries of all ditch companies, utility companies, districts, local government departments, and all other agencies that might have facilities in the area of work to determine possible conflicts. The permittee shall contact the UNCC and request field locations of all facilities in the area pursuant to UNCC requirements. Field locations shall be marked prior to commencing work. The permittee shall support and protect all pipes, conduits, poles, wires, or other apparatus that may be affected by the work from damage during construction or settlement of trenches subsequent to construction.

(b)

Noise, dust, debris, hours of work. Each permittee shall conduct work in such a manner as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience and annoyance to the general public and occupants of neighboring property. In the performance of the work, the permittee shall take appropriate measures to reduce noise, dust, and unsightly debris. No work shall be done between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or at any time on Sunday, except with the written permission of the city manager, or in case of an emergency.

(c)

Trash and construction materials. Each permittee shall maintain the work site so that:

(1)

Trash and construction materials are contained so that they are not blown off of the construction-site;

(2)

Trash is removed from a construction-site often enough so that it does not become a health, fire, or safety hazard; and

(3)

Trash dumpsters and storage or construction trailers are not placed in the street without specific approval of the director.

(d)

Deposit of dirt and material on roadways. Each permittee shall eliminate the tracking of mud or debris upon any street or sidewalk. Equipment and trucks used during construction, excavation, or work activity shall be cleaned of mud and debris prior to leaving any work site.

(e)

Protection of trees and landscaping. Each permittee shall protect trees, landscape, and landscape features as required by the city. All protective measures shall be provided at the expense of the permittee.

(f)

Protection of paved surfaces from equipment damage. Backhoe equipment outriggers shall be fitted with rubber pads whenever outriggers are placed on any paved surface. Tracked vehicles are not permitted on paved surfaces unless specific precautions are taken to protect the surface. The permittee will be responsible for any damage caused to the pavement by the operation of such equipment and, shall repair such surfaces. Failure to do so will result in the use of the applicant's performance/warranty guarantee by the city to repair any damage, and, possibly, the requirement of additional warranty.

(g)

Protection of property. Each permittee shall protect from injury any adjoining property by providing adequate support and taking other necessary measures. The permittee shall, at its own expense, shore up and protect all buildings, walls, fences, or other property likely to be damaged during the work, and shall be responsible for all damage to public or private property resulting from failure to properly protect and carry out work in the public way.

(h)

Cleanup. As the work progresses, all public rights-of-way and private property shall be thoroughly cleaned of all rubbish, excess dirt, rock, and other debris. All cleanup operations shall be done at the expense of the permittee.

(i)

Preservation of monuments. A permittee shall not disturb any surface monuments or survey hubs and points found on the line of work unless approval is obtained from the director. A Colorado Registered Land Surveyor, at the permittee's expense, will replace any monuments, hubs, and points disturbed.

(j)

Parking. Each permittee shall make provisions for employee and construction vehicle parking so as to not impact neighborhood parking or the health, safety, and welfare of roadway and sidewalk users.

(k)

Sidewalk/bikeway. Each permittee shall maintain an adequate and safe unobstructed sidewalk and/or bikeway around a construction-site or blocked sidewalk in conformance with the city Code.

(l)

Snow/ice hazards. Each permittee shall clear all snow and ice hazards from public sidewalks at the work site by noon following a snowfall in conformance with the city Code.

(Code 1981, § 27-215; Ord. No. 3717, § 1, 8-27-2001)