13.04.080 Standards.
A. Depth of Bury. When a utility crosses a right-of-way, the minimum bury shall be a three-foot depth. This minimum depth shall be maintained across the entire right-of-way. The city shall designate reasonable depth of bury for future street grades and depth of bury shall be incorporated as part of permit.
B. Offset from Property Line. Offsets if required will be established at the time the permit application is reviewed and will vary according to long-range street design requirements.
1. There shall be no front yard utility easements permitted in the city; except, that a utility during the platting process with concurrence of the city may request a front yard easement at the front yard and side yard property line intersection for the placement of transformer pads and pedestals.
2. Only in the event of special circumstances where the providing of the service is unpracticable without a front yard easement, the utility may petition the city for permission for a front yard easement which may be allowed at other than during the platting process.
C. Underground Vaults. Top of rim shall be six inches below existing unpaved streets. Utility shall adjust tops at their expense at the time of paving of streets.
D. Cutting of Pavement. Cutting of pavement or concrete is prohibited except for emergency repairs. Emergency pavement cuts authorization shall be in writing only. The requesting utility shall make every effort to receive written authorization. If unable to locate the proper personnel, the emergency pavement cut shall be reported to the police department who shall log the time, date and nature of request. Pavement cuts shall be in accordance with DOT/PF Standard Construction Specifications, current edition.
E. Restoration. Where gravel/dirt streets exist, all street crossings shall be at the recommended depths. Backfill material shall be the excavated material placed in 12-inch layers and compacted with the appropriate compacting tools. Settlement of crossing shall be the utility company’s responsibility. Where areas have been seeded/sodded, the utility company shall reseed/resod to equal to or better than preexisting conditions.
F. Conflict with Existing. The city’s utilities shall have first priority of use of right-of-way or easements. Variances may be granted when it is in the best interest of the city.
G. National Standards. Utility facilities constructed shall conform to state law, local ordinance and recognized applicable national standards, whichever is more stringent. The utility manager shall sign the application for a permit.
H. Coordination. Coordination of utility placement for new subdivisions shall be the responsibility of the subdivider.
I. Compliance. The utility shall guarantee compliance with this chapter whether the work is done by the utility or contractor. (Ord. 259 § 3, 1983)