Legal Documents of Maryville

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 said 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, providing that city crews can schedule the work within twenty-four (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, alley, or public right-of-way shall be permitted to obstruct the flow of traffic. 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 an approved detour around such opening or excavation which would aid the flow of traffic. The detour must be approved by the engineering and public works director, or his/her designee, prior to establishing any such detour. (1999 Code, § 16-207)