Athens City Code

Any person, firm, corporation, public or private utility, association or others making any excavation or tunnel in or under any street, curb, alley or public right-of-way in the city shall backfill the street, curb, alley or public right-of-way and restore the same, including final surfacing, to city specifications and standards promptly upon the completion of the work for which the excavation or tunnel is made. Final surfacing may be done by the city at the expense of the entity for which the excavation or tunnel is made, if requested, provided that city crews can schedule the work within 24 hours of this request. If not, the entity will be required to place final surfacing in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. No excavation or tunnel in or under any street, curb, sidewalk, alley, or public right-of-way shall be permitted to obstruct the flow of traffic unless the permit holder coordinates with the city public works department and police department and provides a plan to address the impact on traffic flow. In the event final resurfacing cannot be completed immediately after backfilling, the entity shall use temporary resurfacing materials, such as cold mix or steel plate, or provide an approved detour around such opening or excavation which would aid the flow of traffic. The detour must be approved by the public works director or his designee prior to establishing any such detour. Such detour routes must be adequately signed and marked according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Maintenance of signage and markings will be the responsibility of the permittee.

(Code 1972, § 12-108; Code 1995, § 16-208; Ord. No. 906, 2-18-2003)