HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 536-2011 Management of Public Right-of-WayCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 536-2011
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ANNA CITY
CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING PART II ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 50
(MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY); AMENDING PART IV, ARTICLE 5
ADDING NEW SECTION 12 (RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEE) AND
A NEW SECTION 13 (PERMIT FEE FOR DRIVEWAYS AND OTHER PRIVATE
IMPROVEMENTS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY); PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY
FOR ANY VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE NOT TO EXCEED $2,000; PROVIDING
FOR SAVINGS, SEVERABILITY, AND REPEALING CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION
HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City of Anna, Texas ("City") is charged with maintaining control of and
access to the public rights-of-way in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of its
citizens; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with applicable federal laws, including, but not limited to, 47
U.S.C., Section 253(c) and state laws, including., but not limited to, Texas Utility Code,
Section 14.008 and Section 54.205, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 1175 and the Local
Government Code, Section 283.056, the City seeks to exercise its historical rights to
control and manage public rights-of-way in a competitively neutral and
nondiscriminatory basis and to implement certain police power regulations in the use of
those Public Rights -of -Way; and
WHEREAS, establishing a permitting process to improve coordination of work in Public
Rights -of -Way under City jurisdiction will ease traffic congestion and limit inconvenience
to citizens of and visitors to the City; and
WHEREAS, the permitting process is necessary to enhance the public's access to
information about Construction in City Public Rights -of -Way, and to protect and
preserve the valuable investment of the City's taxpayers in the Construction and
maintenance of the Public Rights -of -Way; and
WHEREAS, the permitting process is necessary to minimize the impact of Construction
on neighborhood residents and businesses by enforcing cleanliness and safety
standards for Construction sites, imposing strict timelines for Construction, and requiring
Owners to comply with standards and requirements for compaction, backfill and
pavement Restoration and resurfacing that ensure the best possible Restoration of the
paved surface over and adjacent to the trench; and
WHEREAS, the permitting process is necessary to allow the City to properly enforce
violations of this ordinance by the imposition of civil, criminal, or administrative
penalties; and
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WHEREAS, the permitting process is necessary to conserve the limited physical
capacity of the Public Rights -of -Way held in public trust by the City; and
WHEREAS, regulation of excavations in City streets helps reduce disruption of and
interference with public use of the streets, helps prevent pavement damage, helps
maintain the safe condition of the streets, protects the public health, safety and welfare,
is a valid and appropriate exercise of the City's police power, and is a municipal
responsibility; and
WHEREAS, the City of Anna, Texas City Council ("City Council") finds there is
increasing demand for use of the City Rights -of -Way; and
WHEREAS, the permitting process will assist in keeping track of the different entities
using the Rights -of -Way to prevent interference between them; and
WHEREAS, the permitting process will protect the safety, security, appearance, and
condition of the Public Rights -of -Way; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it would be
advantageous and beneficial to the City and its citizens to amend Part II of The Anna
City Code of Ordinances ("Anna Code") by adding Article 50 (Management of Pubic
Rights -of -Way) and to amend Part IV, Article 5 of the Anna Code by adding Section 12
(Right -Of -Way Construction Permit Fee) and Section 13 (Permit Fee for Driveways and
other Private Improvements in Public Rights -of -Way);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated.
The above -referenced recitals are incorporated herein as if set forth in full for all
purposes.
Section 2. Amendments.
In accordance with Part 11, Article 1, Section 9 of the Anna Code, the following
amendments are made:
2.01 Part 11 of the Anna Code is amended by adding new Article 50 to read as follows:
ARTICLE 50 Resenfea MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Section 1. Definitions
For the purpose of this article, the followinq words shall be defined herein below:
City means the City of Anna, Texas, or its designated agent of the City.
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Construction means any work performed above the surface, on the surface
or beneath the surface of a Public Right -Of -Way, including, but not limited
to, installing, servicing, repairing, upgrading, or modifying any Facility(s) in,
above or under the surface of the Public Right -Of -Way, and restoring the
surface and subsurface of the Public Right -Of -Way, subject to the
provisions of Section 10. The word "Construction" does not include the
installation of Facilities necessary to initiate service to a customer's
Property, or the repair or maintenance of existing Facilities unless such
installation, repair or maintenance requires the breaking of pavement,
excavation or boring.
Construction Security means any of the following forms of security
provided at the Owner's option:
(1) Individual project or performance bond;
(2) Cash deposit;
(3) Security of a form listed or approved under State of Texas Statutes; or
(4) Letter of credit, in a form acceptable by City.
Department means the public works Department of the City.
Director means the Director of the Public Works Department of the City or
his or her designee, or another Person authorized by the City Manager to
act as the Director.
Driveway means a vehicular access way designed and intended to serve
as access from a public roadway to a lot or parcel of land adjacent to the
public roadway
Emergency means a condition that: (1) poses a clear and immediate
danger to life or health, or an immediate and significant loss of property; or
(2) requires immediate repair or replacement of Facilities in order to
Restore service to a customer.
Facility or Facilities shall include, but not be limited to, any and all cables,
pipelines, splice boxes, tracks, tunnels, utilities, vaults, and other
appurtenances or tangible things owned, leased, operated, or licensed by
an Owner or Owners, that are located or are proposed to be located in a
Public Right -Of -Way,
Major Thoroughfares mean U.S. 7.5, S.H. 5, S.H, 121, FM 455, the Collin
County Outer Loop, and any other major highways designated on the
City's comprehensive plan.
Municipal Authorization means the grant issued by the City and accepted
by an individual Owner to use the Public Rights -Of -Way in accordance with
the ordinances of the City, a franchise agreement, a license, or under
operation of state law which provides a specific grant of authority to use
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the Rights -Of -Way.
Owner means any Person who owns any Facility or Facilities that are
installed or are proposed to be installed or maintained in the Public Right -
Of -Way. Included within this definition is the Owner's contractor,
subcontractor, agent or authorized representative.
Permit or Construction Permit means authorization or a Permit issued by
the City to perform Construction in accordance with this article.
Person means any natural or corporate Person, business association or
other business entity including, but not limited to, a partnership, a sole
proprietorship, a political subdivision (excluding the City), a public or
private agency of any kind, a utility, a successor or assign of any of the
foregoing, or any other legal entity.
Rights) -Of --Way or Public Right(s)-Of-Wav means the area of land within
the City that is acquired by, dedicated to, or claimed by the City in fee
simple, by easement, or by prescriptive right and that is expressly or
impliedly available, accepted or used in fact or by operation of law as a
public roadway, highway, street, sidewalk, alley, or drainage or utility
easement. The term includes the area on, below, and above the surface of
the Public Right -Of -Way. The term applies regardless of whether the
Public Right -Of -Way is paved or unpaved. The term does not include
airwaves above the Public Right -Of -Way with regard to wireless
telecommunications.
Restore or Restoration means the process by which a Public Right -Of -Way
is returned to a condition that is equal to or better than the condition that
existed before Construction.
Section 2. Right -Of -Way Occupancy
2.01 Any Person prior to constructing Facilities in, on or over the Public Rights -
Of -Way, must first obtain separate Municipal Authorization.
2.02 This article does not constitute or create authority to place, reconstruct, or
alter Facilities in, on or over the Rights -Of -Way nor to engage in
Construction, excavation, encroachments, or work activity within or upon
any Public Right -Of -Way, and said authority must be obtained in
accordance with the terms of this article.
2.03 Any Person with a current, unexpired franchise, Municipal Authorization,
license or other authorization from the City or state to use the Public Right -
Of -Way that is in effect at the time this article takes effect, shall continue to
operate under and comply with that grant, and in the event this ordinance
conflicts with existing authorization, the more restrictive provision shall
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2.04 Regardless of any prior existing unexpired franchise, Municipal
Authorization, license or other authorization from the City or State to use
the Public Right -Of -Way, an Owner shall be required to obtain a Permit
prior to performing any Construction within a Public Right -Of -Way, except
in the case of an emergency as governed under Section 4.01(b) of this
article.
Section 3. Registration
3.01 In order to protect the public health, safety and welfare, all Owners of
Facilities in the Right -Of -Way will register with the City. Registration and
Permits will be issued in the name of the Person who owns or will own the
Facilities. Registration must be renewed on or before January 31 of each
year. If a registration is not renewed, and subject to 60 calendar days
notification to the Owner, the Facilities of the Owner will be deemed to
have been abandoned. When any information provided for the registration
changes, the Owner will inform the City of the change no more than 30
days after the date the change is made. Registration shall include:
(a) the name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of the Owner(s);
(b) the name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of the contact
Person(s) for the Owner;
(c) the name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of any
contractor(s) or subcontractor(s) who will be working in the Right -
Of -Way on behalf of the Owner. If the names of contractors and
subcontractors are not available at the time of Registration, they
must be submitted to the City prior to Permit issuance;
(d) proof of insurance and bonds as required in Section 14 of this
article;
(e) The name(s) and telephone number(s) of an emergency contact
who shall be available 24 hours a day;
(f) The source of the Owner's Municipal Authorization (e.g., franchise,
state law, etc.). If the Owner is a certificated telecommunications
provider, the certificate number issued by the Texas Public Utility
Commission; and
s for the Construction of
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Facilities in the City at the time of registration renewal.
3.02 Registration shall be a prerequisite to issuance of a Construction Permit.
Each Owner shall update and keep current the registration with the City at
all times.
Section 4. Construction Permits
4.01 General
(a) An Owner shall not perform any Construction or installation of
Facilities in the Public Right -Of -Way without first obtaining a
Construction Permit, except as provided herein.
(b) Emergency Construction related to existing Facilities may be
undertaken without first obtaininq a Permit; however, the
Department shall be notified in writing within two business days of
any Construction related to an Emergency response; including a
reasonably detailed description of the work performed in the Right -
Of -Way. An updated map of any Facilities that were relocated, if
applicable, shall be provided to the Department within 90 days.
(c) A Permit is not required under subsection (a) if the activity in the
Public Right -Of -Way consists exclusively of:
1. a residential service connection on the same side of the Public
Right -Of -Way, if the connection does not require a pavement
cut; or
2. the replacement of a single damaged pole.
(d) Unless approved by the Director, the Owner or contractor shall not
close any traffic lanes or otherwise impede traffic on Major
Thoroughfares during the morning or evening rush hours on
weekdays during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. to
6:30 p.m. Any closure of a traffic lane for more than four hours
during any non -peak traffic period shall also require a Permit unless
waived by the Director.
(e) All Construction in the Right -Of -Way shall be in accordance with the
Permit for the Facilities. The Director shall be provided access to
the work and to such further information as he or she may
reasonably require to ensure compliance with the Permit.
(f) A copy of the Construction Permit and approved Construction plans
shall be maintained at the Construction site and made available for
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occurring.
(g) All Construction work authorized by Permit must be completed in
the time specified in the Construction Permit. If the work cannot be
completed in the specified time periods, the Owner may request an
extension of the time period from the Director. The Director will use
his/her best efforts to approve or disapprove a request for Permit as
soon as possible. If the request for the extension is made prior to
the expiration of the Permit, work may continue while the request is
pending_
(h) Construction excavation or work area. No Owner or contractor
shall perform Construction, excavation, or work in an area larger or
at a location different than that specified in the Permit or Permit
application. If, after Construction, excavation, or work is
commenced under an approved Permit it becomes necessary to
perform Construction, excavation, or work in a larger or different
area than originally requested under the application, the Owner or
contractor shall notify the Director immediately and, within 24 hours,
shall file a supplementary application for the additional Construction,
excavation, or work.
(i) Acopy of any Permit or approval issued by federal or state
authorities for work in federal or state Rights -Of -Way located in the
City shall be provided, if requested by the Department.
4.02 Permit Application
(a) The Permit shall state to whom it is issued location of work location
of Facilities, dates and times work is to take place and any other
conditions set out by the Director. If the Owner fails to act upon any
Permit within 90 calendar days of issuance, the Permit shall
become invalid, and the Owner will be required to obtain another
Permit. No Permit shall be transferable.
(b) The Permit will be in the name of the Person who will own the
Facilities to be constructed. The Permit application must be
completed and signed by an authorized representative of the Owner
of the Facilities to be constructed.
(c) Any Person requesting a Permit will provide the Director with
documentation in the format specified by the Department, at the
time of Permit application submittal, including:
the proposed location and route of all Facilities to be
constructed or installed and the Owner's plan for Right -Of -
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Way Construction;
three sets of engineering plans, including plan and profile,
which will be on a reasonable scale acceptable to the
Department, unless waived by the Director (provided,
however, that when required by the Texas Engineering
Practice Act, as amended, the plans must be sealed by a
professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of
Texas;
3. detail of the location of all Rights -Of -Way (including utility
easements) that the Owner plans to use;
4. detail of existing utilities located in the Right -Of -Way,
including the City's utilities, in relationship to Owner's
proposed route;
5. detail of what Owner proposes to construct including size of
Facilities, materials used, such as pipe size, number of ducts,
valves, etc;
6. detail of plans to remove and replace asphalt or concrete in
streets, and , details for Restoration within Public Right -Of -
Way;
7. drawings of any bores, trenches, handholes, manholes,
switch gear, transformers, pedestals, etc. including depth
located in Public Right -Of -Way -
8. typical details of manholes and/or handholes Owner plans to
use or access;
9. complete legend of drawings submitted by Owner, which may
be provided by reference to previously submitted documents
acceptable to the City;
10. the Construction methods to be emploved for the arotection
of existing structures, fixtures, and Facilities within or
adjacent to the Right -Of -Way, and the dates and times work
will occur, all of which (methods, dates, times, etc.) are
subject to approval of the Director; and
11. proof of insurance and bonds as required by Section 14 of
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(d) A request for a Permit must be submitted at least 15 business days
before the proposed commencement of work identified in the
request, unless waived by the Director.
(e) Requests for Permits will be approved or disapproved by the
Director within a reasonable time of receiving all the necessary
information. The Director will use his/her best efforts to approve or
disapprove a request for Permit as soon as possible. The Director
will consider all information submitted by the applicant including a
review of the availability of space in the Right -Of -Way based on the
applicant's proposed route and location. The Director will provide a
written notification of denial for refected Permits.
(f) The Department or the Owner can request a pre -Construction
meeting with the Construction contractor.
Section 5. Construction Standards
5.01 All Construction shall be in conformance with all City codes and applicable
local state and federal laws.
5.02 The Department must be notified two business days in advance that
Construction is ready to proceed by either the Owner, its contractor or
authorized representative. At the time of notification, the Owner will inform
the Department of the number (or other information) assigned from the
appropriate one -call Notification center. "Notification center" means the
same as in V.T.C.A. Utilities Code Ch. 251 or its successor. The Owner
will further provide to the Department the name, address and phone
numbers of the contractor or subcontractor who will perform the actual
Construction, including the name and telephone number of an individual
with the contractor who will be available at all times during Construction.
Such information shall be required prior to the commencement of any
work.
5.03 Public Notification
(a) For any closure of a traffic lane or blocking of a sidewalk or alley
lasting six days or less, the Permittee shall conspicuously mark its
vehicles with the Permittee's name and telephone number.
(b) For projects scheduled to last more than seven calendar days, a
three feet by three feet informational sign stating the identity of the
Person doing the work, a local telephone number and Owner's
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identity shall be placed at the location where Construction is to
occur 48 hours prior to the beginning of work in the Right -Of -Way
and shall continue to be posted at the location during the entire time
the work is occurring. The informational sign will be posted on the
Public Right -Of -Way 100 feet before the Construction location
commences, unless other posting arrangements are approved or
required by the Director.
(c) When projects last more than seven calendar days, the Owner shall
also provide written notification to all adjacent property occupants
48 hours prior to the beginning of Construction. Informational fliers
shall include the Person doing the work, a local telephone number,
Owner's identity, and proposed schedule.
5.04 Erosion control measures (e.g. silt fence) and advance warning signs,
markers, cones and barricades must be in place before work begins.
5.05 Lane closures on Maior Thoroughfares will be limited to one lane between
9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. unless the Director grants prior approval. Arrow
boards will be required for lane closures on all arterials and collectors, with
all barricades, advanced warning signs and 36 inch reflector cones placed
according to the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
5.06 Without affecting the legal relationship between the Owner and their
contractor, Owners are responsible for the workmanship of, and any
damages caused by, their contractors or subcontractors. A responsible
representative of the Owner will be available to the Department at all times
during Construction.
5.07 Owner shall be responsible for storm water management, erosion control
and excavation safety measures that comply with City, state and federal
guidelines. Requirements shall include, but not be limited to, Construction
fencing around any excavation that will be left overnight, silt fencing in
erosion areas until reasonable vegetation is established, barricade fencing
around open holes, and high erosion areas will require wire backed silt
fencing. Upon request, Owner may be required to furnish documentation
submitted or received from federal or state government.
5.08 Owner or contractor or subcontractor will notify the Department
immediately of any damage to other utilities, whether publicly or privately
owned.
5.09 It is the City's policy not to cut streets or sidewalks; however, except in
case of Emergency when a street or sidewalk cut is required, prior
approval must be obtained from the Department and all requirements of
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the Department shall be followed in all street and sidewalk cuts. Repair of
all street and sidewalk removals must be made promptly to avoid safety
hazards to vehicle and pedestrian traffic, and shall be in accordance with
Exhibit A, Standard Specifications and Details for Restoration within Public
5.10
Rights -Of -Way.
Installation of Facilities must not interfere with City utilities, in particular
gravity dependent Facilities. Facilities shall not be located over, or within
three feet, horizontally or vertically, of any water or sanitary sewer mains,
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unless approved by the Director.
New Facilities must be installed to a minimum depth required by state and
5.12
federal codes and standards.
All directional boring shall have a locator place bore marks and depths
while the bore is in progress. Locator shall place a mark at each stem with
5.13
a_paint dot and depth at least every other stem.
No directional boring zones. In the City, the public infrastructure must be
maintained and protected by all Owners and contractors. The public
health, safety and welfare is at risk when damages to water and sewer
mains occur. To protect the water and sewer system, no Person, agency,
or contractor will be allowed to directionally bore longitudinally with water
mains that are larger than eight inches and sewer mains that are eight
inches or larger, unless this requirement is waived in writing by the
Director. The installation of Facilities in the Public Rights -Of -Way or
easements will be installed by open excavation to assure the protection of
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the City's water and sewer system.
Hours of Operation for Non -Emergency Work. Construction may not start
earlier than 7:00 am on weekdays nor continue after dark without prior
permission from the City Manager or his/her designee. Construction on
Saturday may not start before 7:00 am and must be approved by the
Director by noon on the Thursday prior to the proposed Saturday. Work on
Sunday is prohibited without special permission by the City Manager or
his/her designee. An after hours fee must be paid to the City prior to
Saturday work, if City inspection is required. The Saturday inspection fee
must be paid prior to noon on Thursday prior to the Saturday in which the
work is to be performed. Construction work on recognized City holidays is
5.15
prohibited.
Persons working in Public Rights -Of -Way are responsible for obtaining line
locates from all affected utilities or others with Facilities in the Right -Of -
Way prior to any excavation. Use of a geographic information system or
the plans of records does not satisfy this requirement.
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5.16
The Owner of any Facilities located within Public Rights -Of -Way is
required to mark the location of such Facilities when requested by the City.
Location and marking of said Facilities shall occur with six hours of an
Emergency request, and within three days of a non -emergency request.
5.17
Owner will be responsible for verifying the location, both horizontal and
vertical, of all Facilities. When required by the Department, Owner shall
verify locations by pot holing, hand digging or other method approved by
5.18
the Department prior to any excavation or boring_
Placement of all manholes and/or handholes must be approved in advance
by the Department. Handholes or manholes will not be located in
5.19
sidewalks, unless approved by the Director.
Locate flags shall not be removed from a location while Facilities are being
5.20
constructed.
When Construction requires pumping of water or mud, the water or mud
shall be contained in accordance with federal and state law and the
5.21
directives of the Department.
A Person shall perform operations, excavations and other Construction in
the Public Rights -Of -Way in accordance with all applicable City
requirements, including the obligation to use trenchless technology
whenever commercially economical and practical and consistent with
obligations on other similar users of the Public Right -Of -Way. The City
shall waive the requirements of trenchless technology if it determines that
the field conditions warrant the waiver, based upon information provided to
the City by the Person. All excavations and other Construction in the Public
Rights -Of -Way shall be conducted so as to minimize interference with the
use of public and private property. A Person shall follow all reasonable
Construction directions given by the City in order to minimize any such
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interference.
All Construction shall conform to the City of Anna Tree Preservation
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Regulations, Part III -F of the Anna Code.
Excavation safety. On Construction projects in which excavation will
exceed a depth of five feet, the Owner must provide the City with detailed
plans and specifications for excavation safety systems before commencing
Construction. The term "excavation" includes trenches structural features
or any Construction that has earthen excavation subject to collapse. The
excavation safety plan shall be designed in conformance with state law
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and occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) standards and
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regulations.
Confined Space. On Construction projects that involve entry into a
"confined space" or "permit -required confined space" as said terms are
defined under 29 CFR §1910.146(b), as amended, the Owner shall comply
with Section 20 (Confined Space Safety Requirements) of Part II, Article 8
(Building Regulations) of the Anna Code and with all related City
regulations and applicable state and federal law.
Section 6. As -Built Plans
6.01 Right -Of -Way users will provide the Director with "as -built plans" within 90
days of completion of Facilities in the Right -Of -Way. The plans shall be
provided to the City with as much detail and accuracy as required by the
Director. All the requirements specified for the plans submitted for the
initial Permit, as set forth in Section 4.02(c) of this article shall be
submitted and updated in the as -built plans. Users which have Facilities in
the Right -Of -Way existing as of the date of this article who have not
provided as built plans shall provide 1/4 of the information concerning
Facilities in City Right -Of -Way within one year after the passage of the
article and 1/4 each six months thereafter. The detail and accuracy will
concern issues such as location, size of Facilities, materials used, and any
other health, safety and welfare concerns. Submittal of as -built plans shall
be in digital format compatible with City hardware and software or shall be
subject to a conversion fee. Owner shall include one set of plans in a
6.02
paper format.
If as -built plans submitted under this section include information expressly
designated by the Owner as a trade secret or other confidential information
protected from disclosure by state law, the Director may not disclose that
information to the public without the consent of the Owner, unless
otherwise compelled by an opinion of the attorney general pursuant to the
Texas Public Information Act V.T.C.A., Government Code Ch. 552 as
amended, or by a court having jurisdiction of the matter pursuant to
applicable law. This subsection may not be construed to authorize an
Owner to designate all matters in its as -built plans as confidential or as
6.03
trade secrets.
The requirements set forth in Section 6.01, or portions of said
requirements, may be waived by the Director for good cause.
Section 7. Conformance with Public Improvements
7.01 Whenever by reasons of widening or straightening of streets side walks
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water or sewer line projects, or any other City project, it shall be deemed
necessary by the governing body of the City to remove, alter, change,
adapt, or conform an Owner's underground or overhead Facilities within
the Right -Of -Way to another part of the Right -Of -Way, such alterations
shall be made by the Owner of the Facilities at the Owner's expense
(unless provided otherwise by state law, a franchise, a license or a
Municipal Authorization until that grant expires or is otherwise terminated).
The Owner shall be responsible for conforming its Facilities within mutually
agreed upon time limits. If no time limits can be agreed upon, the time limit
shall be 90 days from the day the City secures any additional Right -Of -
Way and transmits final plans and notice to make the alterations. The
Owner of Facilities shall be responsible for any direct costs associated with
project delays associated with failure to conform Facilities within the
mutually agreed upon time limits. Reimbursement for all costs provided for
7.02
by this subsection shall be made within 30 calendar days.
An Owner may trim trees in or over the Public Rights -Of -Way for the safe
and reliable operation, use and maintenance of its Facilities. All tree
trimming shall be performed in accordance with standards promulgated by
the National Arborist Association and the International Society Of
Arborculture. Should the Owner, its contractor or agent, fail to remove such
trimmings within 24 hours, the City may remove the trimmings or have
them removed, and upon receipt of a bill from the City, the Owner shall
Promptly reimburse the City for all costs incurred within 30 calendar days.
7.03
An Owner shall temporarily remove, raise or lower its aerial Facilities to
Permit the moving of houses or other bulky structures. The Owner shall
temporarily remove, raise or lower its aerial Facilities within 15 working
days of receivinq a copy of a Permit issued by the City. The expense of
these temporary rearrangements shall be paid by the party or parties
requesting and benefiting from the temporary rearrangements. The Owner
may require prepayment or prior posting of a bond from the party
requesting the temporary move.
Section 8. Improperly Installed Facilities
8.01 Any Owner doing work in the City Right -Of -Way shall properly install,
8.02
repair, upgrade and maintain Facilities.
Facilities shall be considered to be improperly installed, repaired, upgraded
or maintained if:
(a) the installation, repair, upgrade or maintenance endangers people
or property;
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(b) the Facilities do not meet the applicable City codes;
(c) the Facilities are not capable of being located using standard
practices; or
(d) the Facilities are not located in the proper place at the time of
Construction in accordance with the directions provided by the
Department or the plans approved by the Department.
Section 9. Location of Utility Structures
9.01 Utility structures not exceeding 20 cubic feet are allowed in the Right -of -
Way or utility easements, subject to available room and located as
approved by the Director. The placement of utility structures larger than 20
cubic feet, but not exceeding 30 cubic feet will be reviewed on a case-by-
case basis by the Director. Such structures shall not encroach within a
sidewalk area, including a vertical clearance of 7.5 feet above the sidewalk
9.02
or within the sight visibility area.
Utility structures larger than 30 cubic feet shall be located as close as
practical to the back of a public or private utility easement and subject to
9.03
available room and located as approved by the Director.
Above -ground Facilities such as pedestals, switching boxes and similar
Facilities shall be located no less than three feet from the edge of an alley
or the back of street curbs and such that they do not create a physical or
visual barrier to vehicles leaving or entering roads, Driveways or alleys.
Such Facilities shall not be located in front of residential lots in a manner
that creates an unreasonable visual or aesthetic impairment (as
9.04
determined by the Director) for the property owner.
The Owner's identity and telephone number shall be placed on all utility
structures placed in the Rights -Of -Way.
Section 10. Restoration of Property
10.01 Owners shall Restore property affected by Construction of Facilities to a
condition that is equal to or better than the condition of the property prior to
the performance of the work. Owners shall submit photographs and/or a
video of the Construction area at the time of the issuance of the Permit.
10.02
Restoration must be approved by the Department.
Restoration must be made within ten working days of completion of trench
backfill for a length of 300 feet, or within the limits of one City block, unless
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otherwise approved by the Director. If Restoration is not satisfactory and
performed in a timely manner, after written notice, then all work in
progress, except that related to the problem, including all work previously
permitted but not complete may be halted and a hold may be placed on
any future Permits until all Restoration is complete.
10.03 Upon failure of an Owner to perform such Restoration, and five days after
written notice has been given to the Owner by the City, and in the event
Restoration has not been initiated during such five-day period, the City
may repair such portion of the Public Rights -Of -Way as may have been
disturbed by the Owner, its contractors or agents. Upon receipt of an
invoice from the City, the Owner will reimburse the City for the costs so
incurred within 30 calendar days from the date of the City invoice.
10.04 If the City determines that the failure of an Owner to properly repair or
Restore the Public Rights -Of -Way constitutes a safety hazard to the public,
the City may undertake Emergency repairs and Restoration efforts, after
Emergency notice has been provided, to the extent reasonable under the
circumstances. Upon receipt of an invoice from the City, the Owner shall
promptly reimburse the City for the costs incurred by the City within 30
calendar days from the date of the City invoice. If payment is not received
within the 30 calendar days, the City shall initiate a claim for compensation
with the appropriate bonding company_
10.05 Should the City reasonably determine, within two years from the date of
the completion of the repair work, that the surface, base, irrigation system
or landscape treatment requires additional Restoration work to meet the
standards of subsection 10.01, an Owner shall perform such additional
Restoration work to the satisfaction of the City, subject to all City remedies
as provided herein or available at law or in equity.
10.06 Restoration must be to the reasonable satisfaction of the Department. The
Restoration shall include but not be limited to:
(a) replacing all ground cover with the type of ground cover damaged
during work to a condition equal to or better either by sodding or
seeding, or as directed by the Department;
(b) adjusting of all manholes and handholes, as required;
(c) backfilling all bore pits, potholes, trenches or any other holes shall
be completed daily, unless other safety requirements are approved
by the Department. Holes with only vertical walls shall be covered
and secured to prevent entry. If bore pits, trenches or other holes
are left open for the continuation of work they shall be fenced and
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barricaded to secure the work site as approved by the Department;
(d) leveling of all trenches and backhoe lines;
(e) Restoration of excavation site to City specifications;
(f) Restoration of all paving, sidewalks, landscaping, ground cover,
trees, shrubs and irrigation systems.
(g) removal of all locate flags during the clean up process by the Owner
or his/her contractor at the completion of the work.
Section 11. Revocation or Denial of Permit
If any of the provisions of this article are not followed, a Permit may be revoked
by the Director or his/her designee. If a Person has not followed the terms and
conditions of this article in work done pursuant to a prior Permit, new Permits may
be denied or additional terms required. Revocation shall be effective upon the
expiration of 15 days after written notice of the violation(s), unless cured during
that period, except for violations which pose a threat to public safety or health, for
which the revocation will be immediate upon delivery of written notice.
Section 12. Appeals
12.01 Applicability. Appeals may be filed pursuant to this section for decisions of
the Director related to the denial, suspension, or revocation of a Permit.
However, the appeal process provided by this section shall not be
available for criminal violations of this article.
12.02 Appeal to City Manager. A permittee may appeal decisions referred to in
subsection 12.01 by filing a written appeal with the City Manager within
seven working days of receipt of denial, suspension, or revocation of the
Permit. An appeal filed pursuant to this section shall specifically state the
basis for the aggrieved party's challenge to the City's authority under this
article, including but not limited to citations to all statutes, regulations,
decisions, rulings and other law or legal authority upon which a permittee
relies.
12.03 Issuance of decision by City Manager. Decisions of the City Manager shall
be issued within five business days of receipt of the written appeal.
Decisions of the City Manager shall be final.
Section 13. Indemnity
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13.01 Each Owner placing Facilities in the Public Rights -Of -Way shall promptly
defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against all
damages, costs, losses or expenses: (i) for the repair, replacement, or
Restoration of City's property, equipment, materials, structures and
Facilities that are damaged, destroyed or found to be defective as a result
of the Owner's acts or omissions; and(ii) from and against any and all
claims, demands, suits, causes of action, and iudgments for (a) damage to
or loss of the property of any Person (including, but not limited to the City's
or the Owner's respective agents, officers, employees, and any third
parties); and/or (b) death, bodily injury, illness, disease, loss of services, or
loss of income or wages to any Owner (including, but not limited to the
City's or the Owner's respective agents, officers, employees and
subcontractors, and any third parties) arising out of, incident to, concerning
or resulting from the negligent or willful act or omissions of the Owner, its
agents, employees, and/or subcontractors, in the performance of activities
governed under this article.
13.02 This indemnity provision shall not apply to any liability resulting solely from
the negligent or willful acts of the City, its officers, employees, agents,
contractors, or subcontractors.
13.03 The provisions of this indemnity are solely for the benefit of the City and
are not intended to create or grant any rights, contractual or otherwise, to
an Owner or any other Person.
Section 14. Insurance and Bonding Requirements
14.01 General
(a) An Owner must provide acceptable proof of insurance in the total
amount required by this section for Permits for Construction within
Public Rights -Of -Way, or make other provisions acceptable to the
Director.
(b) The coverage must be on an "occurrence" basis and must include
coverage for personal injury, contractual liability, premises liability,
medical damages, underground, explosion and collapse hazards.
(c) The Owner shall file the required original certificate of insurance
prior to the issuance of a Permit. The certificate shall state the
Policy number; name of the insurance company; name and address
of the agent or authorized representative of the insurance company;
name, address and telephone number of insured; policy expiration
date; and specific coverage amounts.
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(d) Owner shall file an annual surety bond, which will be valid for one
full year, from a surety company authorized to do business in the
State of Texas in the amount equal to the estimated amount of the
cost to Restore the Right -Of -Way for the work anticipated to be
done in that year, in the event the Owner leaves a job site in the
Right -Of -Way unfinished, incomplete or unsafe. Owner may make
other provisions, in lieu of a bond, as acceptable to the Director.
The Director may waive the requirement if the Owner submits
documentation, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney that
demonstrates the Owner has assets in excess of $10,000,000.00.
e) Owner shall file a maintenance bond for 25% of the cost of restorin
the Right -Of -Way for the precedingyear. Said bond shall be in force
for two years. Owner may make other provisions, in lieu of a bond,
as acceptable to the Director. The Director may waive the
requirement if the Owner submits documentation, in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney, that demonstrates the Owner has
assets in excess of $10,000,000.00.
(f) The above requirements (a -e) may be met by utilities with a current
franchise, license or Municipal Authorization if their current
franchise, license or Municipal Authorization adequately provides for
insurance or bonds or provides an indemnity in favor of the City.
The Citv will accept certificates of self-insurance issued by the State
of Texas or letters written by the appropriate agency in those
instances where the state does not issue such letters, which provide
the same coverage as required herein. However, certificates of self-
insurance must be approved in advance by the City Attorney.
h) An insurer has no riaht of recovery aaainst the Citv. The reauired
insurance policies shall protect the agency or public infrastructure
contractor and include the City as an additional insured. The
insurance shall be primary coverage for losses covered by the
policies.
(i) Each policy must include a provision that requires the insurance
company to notify the City in writing at least 30 days before
canceling or failing to renew the policy or before reducing policy
limits or coverages.
14.02 Insurance Requirements
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(a) Owners. Each Owner applying for a Permit shall obtain, maintain,
and provide proof of each of the following types of insurance and
coverage limits:
1. Commercial general liability on an occurrence form with
minimum limits of $5,000,000.00 per occurrence and
$10,000,000.00 aggregate. This coverage shall include the
following:
L Products/completed operations to be maintained for
one year;
Personal and advertising injury;
Owners and contractors protective liabilitv: and
iv. Explosion, collapse, or underground (XCU) hazards.
2. Automobile liability coverage with a minimum policy limit of
$1,000,000.00 combined single limit. This coverage shall
include all owned, hired and non -owned automobiles.
3. Workers compensation and employers liability coverage.
Statutory coverage limits for coverage A and $500,000.00
coverage B employer's liability is required.
b) Contractors and sub -contractors. Each contractor and sub-
contractor applying for a Permit shall obtain, maintain, and provide
proof of insurance for the same types of insurance coverages
outlined in subsection 14.02(a) above; however, the policy limits
under the general liability insurance shall be $1,000,000.00 per
occurrence and $2,000,000.00 aggregate. All other coverages
provisions outlined in subsection 14.02(a) above shall apply.
An Owner or contractor that has registered and filed proof of
insurance under Section 3 of this article is not required to furnish
separate proof of insurance under this section when obtaining a
Permit but must comply with all other requirements of this section.
Section 15. Driveways and other Private Improvements
15.01 The requirements and regulations in this section apply to Driveways and
other private improvements constructed in the Public Right -Of -Way for the
benefit of the adjacent property.
15.02 Dri
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(a) A Permit shall be required to construct a Driveway or to reconstruct,
alter, or repair any Driveway approach or other related improvement
located within a Public Right -Of -Way,
(b) Application for such Permit shall be made by the owner of the
adiacent property, who shall represent all parties in interest.
C) The Permit application shall be in writina on a form provided by the
City and shall include a site plan showing in sufficient detail the
nature of the work proposed in the application including location,
width, and related dimension of the proposed Driveway and related
improvements.
(d) The Construction, alteration, or repair of a Driveway shall conform
to the applicable Construction standards and other related
development regulations adopted by the City. The Director may
apply other design and Construction criteria as deemed necessary_
(e) The applicant shall furnish all materials necessary for the
Construction of the Driveway and appurtenances authorized by a
Permit issued under this section. All materials shall be of
satisfactory quality, and shall be subject to inspection and approval
of the City.
15.03 Other Private Improvements in Public Rights -Of -Way
(a) A Permit is required to construct or make private improvements in
the Public Right -Of -Way for the benefit of the adjacent property. A
Permit shall only be issued where such private improvements are
specifically authorized by the laws and regulations of the Citi
(b) Permits under this section may be issued and are required for the
following private improvements within a Public Right -Of -Way:
To plant or replace landscaping that has been authorized to
be placed within the Public Right -Of -Way.
To install or replace outdoor irrigation systems.
(c) Permits are not required to plant or replace turf grass, or to repair
an outdoor irrigation system located within a Public Right -Of -Way.
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adjacent property, who shall represent all parties in interest. The
Permit application shall be in writing on a form provided by the City
and shall include a site plan showing in sufficient detail the nature of
the work proposed in the application including location, width, and
related dimension of the proposed improvements.
The following private improvements are prohibited in Public Rights -
Of -Way.
1. Plantina anv tree. shrub or other slant. except for turf arass
and other plants authorized by a landscape plan approved by
the City.
2. Any other private improvement not specifically authorized by
the laws and regulations of the City.
15.04 Maintenance and Repair
(a) The owner of the adjacent property shall be responsible for the
perpetual maintenance and repair of Driveways and other private
improvements constructed in the Public Right -Of -Way for the benefit
of the adjacent property.
(b) If the City determines that the failure of an adjacent property owner
to properly repair or maintain a Driveway or other private
improvement within a Public Right -Of Way constitutes a safety
hazard to the public, the City may undertake repairs and
Restoration efforts, after notice has been provided to the adjacent
property owner, to the extent reasonable under the circumstances.
Upon receipt of an invoice from the City, the owner of the adjacent
property shall promptly reimburse the City for the costs incurred by
the City within 30 calendar days from the date of the City invoice. If
Payment is not received within the 30 calendar days, the City may
file a lien against the adjacent property as outlined in Part II, Article
8, Section 1.10(e) of Anna Code, or take any other action allowed in
law or in equity
15.05 The reauirements in Section 10 Restoration of Property. and Exhibit A
Standard Specifications and Details for Restoration within Public Rights -
Of -Way, apply to all work performed in connection with a Permit authorized
by Section 15, and any other work related to improvements constructed in
the Public Right -Of -Way. (Ord. No. 536-2011, adopted 01/25/11)
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2.02. Part IV, Article 5 is amended by adding new Section 12 and new Section 13 to
read as follows:
Section 12. Right -of -Way Construction Permit Fee $100
(Ord. No. 536-2011, adopted 01/25/11)
Section 13. Permit Fee for Driveways and other Private Improvements
Public Rights-of-Wav*. $50
*A permit fee is not required if.- 1) the permit is being issued in connection with the
construction of a new residential or non-residential building; or 2) the work
described in the permit is included in another permit issued concurrently to the
Section 3. Penalty.
Any violation of any of the terms of this ordinance, whether denominated in this
ordinance as unlawful or not, shall be deemed a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of
any such violation shall be fined in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each incidence
of violation. Each violation is considered a separate offense and will be punished
separately.
Section 4. Savings, Severability and Repealing Clauses.
All ordinances of the City in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed to
the extent of that conflict. If any provision of this ordinance shall be held to be invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of such ordinance shall continue in full force and effect
the same as if such invalid or unconstitutional provision had never been a part hereof.
The City declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section,
subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that anyone or
more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, and phrases be declared
unconstitutional or invalid.
Section 5. Publication of the Caption Hereof and Effective Date.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effective from and after its passage and upon
the posting and/or publication, if required by law, of its caption and the City Secretary is
hereby directed to implement such posting and/or publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas, this 25th day of January, 2011.
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GENERAL NOTES
A. GENERAL:
PAVEMENT THICKNESS 15 AS SHOWN IN ITEM G. SUBGRADE DESIGN SHALL CONFORM TO CITY
OF ALLEN DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS IN ITEM C, AND SHALL EXTEND 12' MIN.
BEHIND CURB.
B. REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT:
1. CONCRETE STRENGTH SHALL BE AS SHOWN IN SPECIAL NOTES.
2. ALL CURBS SHALL BE INTEGRAL WITH PAVEMENT AND SHALL BE OF THE SAME STRENGTH AS
CONCRETE PAVEMENT.
3. DETAIL AND ARRANGEMENT OF PAVEMENT JOINTS, ALL TYPES, SHALL BE AS SHOWN ON SHEET SD -P03.
4. BAR LAPS SHALL. BE THIRTY DIAMETERS.
S. REINFORCING STEEL SHALL. BE J3 REBAR (3/8' ON 18' CENTERS.
C. SUBGRADE:
SUBGRADE UNDER ALL PAVEMENT SHALL BE 6" THICK AND SHALL BE STABILIZED WITH AT LEAST 27 LOS.
PER SQ. YD. HYDRATED LIME, COMPACTED TO A DENSITY NOT LESS THAN 95 PERCENT. LABORATORY
OF FS ME REQUIRED. LABOORRATORY TESTTO THE NMAY EBENG DEPARTMENT FOR WAIVED PROVIDED AT LEAST DETERMINEPROVAL TO
MUST BE LEAST 6 LBS.OF LIME PER
SQ. YD. IS USED. SEE ITEM 4.6.4 SPECIAL. PROVISIONS.
D. BAR CHAIRS OR AN APPROVED DEVICE SHALL BE FURNISHED.
E. NO TRAFFIC ON FINISHED SUBGRADE SHALL BE PERMITTED.
AFTER REINFORCING STEEL IS INSTALLED ABOVE SUBGRADE, NO
TRAFFIC SHALL BE PERMITTED BEFORE OR DURING THE PLACING
OF CONCRETE. SEE ITEM S.8.2. SPECIAL PROVISIONS.
F. CROSS SLOPE OF STRAIGHT CROWN STREETS SHALL BE 1/4" PER FOOT UNLESS APPROVED BY CITY ENGINEER.
G. PAVEMENT THICKNESS AND STRENGTHS SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
MBD -8'-- 4000 PSI COMP -
MGD -B"- 4000 PSI COMP.
M4D-8'- 4000 PSI COMP.
C4D-7'- 30DO PSI COMP.
C2U-7"- 3000 PSI COMP.
R2U-6"- 3000 PSI COMP.
FIRE LANES -6'- 3000 PSI COMP.
H. ASS SPECIFIED INDM PARKWAYS 5. TOP OIL AND SEEDINGDED GSSHALL BE N ACCORDANCE WITH ITEM 3 8,3.9.3 10
AND 3.11 OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND SPECIFICATION.
GENERAL NOTES
GENERAL NOTES.
1. ALL CONCRETE DRAINAGE STRUCTURES SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM COMPRESSED
STRENGTH OF 3600 P.S.I.
Z. ALL CRUSHED STONE SHALL BE 3/4", PASSING #4 SIEVE.
3. ELIMINATE FIELD JOINTS AND REDUCE HAND TROWLES
4. RAMNECK COMPOUND FOR BETTER SEAL AT JOINTS.
5. ALL STORM SEWER PIPE SHALL BE CAMERA INSPECTED
PRIOR TO FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT.
GENERAL NOTES
MANHOLE DROP CONNECTION
1. ALL SANITARY SEWER PIPE SHALL BE P.V.C. SDR -35 PIPE. OTHER PIPES SHALL
BE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ENGINEER.
2. SANITARY SEWER LATERALS SHALL INCLUDE 4" TEE WYE BEND, PIPE AND TWO
WAY CLEANOUT AS PER DETAIL INSTALLED 10 FEET DOWNSTREAM FROM THE WATER
MAIN SERVICE ON EACH LOT, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED ON THE PLANS. 6"
LATERALS REQUIRE MANHOLE AT MAIN SEWER PIPE.
3. SANITARY SEWER PIPE JOINTS SHALL CONFORM TO ASTM DESIGNATIONS FOR
P.V.C. PIPE.
4 UNLESS THE STANDARD SPE SPECIFICATION AND/OR SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION ALL MATERIAL AND SHALL CONFORM
PROVISIONS.
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5. IN THE EVENT AN ITEM IS NOT COVERED IN THE CITY OF ALLEN SPECIFICATIONS,
THE CITY ENGINEERS'S DECISION SHALL APPLY.
6. DROP MANHOLE REQUIRED FOR GRADE DIFFERENCES OF 18" OR GREATER.
7. AIR TEST MANHOLE AND VACUUM TEST MANHOLE AFTER INSTALLATION.
8. CAMERA INSPECT AND AIR TEST PRIOR TO FINAL ACCEPTNCE OF PROJECT.
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GENERAL NOTES
NO. 3 BARS (16'
JOINT 1.5"
DEPTH
HMAC SURFACE TREATMENT
6' MIN. --3600 PBI
CONC, (MATCH EXIST. IF
MORE THAN 6' THICK)
INTnAL BACKFIL COMPACTED
TO 95X STANDARD PROCTOR
UTILITY EMBEDMENT COMPACTED
TO 95X STANDARD PROCTOR
ASPHALT STREET
OR DRIVEWAY REPAIR
N.T.S.
NOTES:
1. Repair shall extend -to 1'
beyond each side of trench (Bd)
2. Repairs shall match existing grade
3. Field densities to be verified
by testing lab at utility expense
4. Utility embedment article size
shall not exceed 6 In any direction
5. Concrete base may be substituted
for asphalt at owners discretion
(N.T.S.)
UTILITY INSTALLATION
BENEATH ASPHALT
ROAD SURFACE
PAVING REPAIR
EXISTING (Bd +2') F, LL DEPTH SAW CUT
PAVEMENT
BANK
6' MIN. -3600 pat
CONC, (MATCH EXIST. IF
NO. 3 BARS (16' O.R.E.W) MORE THAN 6 THICK)
INITIAL BACKFIL COMPACTED
TO 95X STANDARD PROCTOR
PROPOSED
CONDUIT
U1ILTTY EMBEDMENT COMPACTED
TO 95X STANDARD PROCTOR
NOTES:
T. REPAIRS SHALL EXTEND TO
BEYOND EACH SIDE OF TRENCH (Bd)
2. REINFORCEMENT CHAIRS OR APPROVED
DEVICE SHALL BE USED
3. REPAIRS SHALL MATCH EXISTING GRADE
4. FIELD DENSITIES TO BE VERIFIED
BY TESTING LAAS AT UTILITY EXPENSE
5. UTILITY EMBEDMENT PARTICLE SITE
SHALL NOT EXCEED 6" IN ANY DIRECTION
(VARI
CONCRETE STREET
OR DRIVEWAY REPAIR
N.T.S.
(N.T.S.)
UTILITY INSTALLATION
BENEATH CONCRETE
ROAD SURFACE
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- ROCK OR CONCRETE
RUBBLE (MAX. B-) AS
REQUIRED FOR EROSION
CONTROL
TOE OF SLOPE A
TYPICAL ALL CORNER BARS
TOE WALL--/ SLOPE 3:1
ALL CONCRETE SHALL BE CLASS 'A'
REINFORCING SHALL BE #3 BARS
O 18- C -C EACH WAY
r— CHANNEL SLOPE 3:1 MAX.
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SECTION A—A
6' . . 5' MIN.
I I 1/2' CHAMFER
1)2'MIN. BELOFL CREEK OR CHANNEL
L OF PIPE �2' MIN. BELOW FL PIPE
TYPE C HEADWALL
N.T.S.
TYPE C HEADWALL
_ MATCH EXISTING 4' OR 5' (SD—P34)
.25" /ft DRAIN TOWARD STREET
EDGED .5' R
1 "2" CUSHION SAND
NO. 3 BARS (18' O.R.E.W)
INITIAL. BACKFIL COMPACTED
TO 95% STANDARD PROCTOR
PROPOSED
CONDUIT
UTILITY EMBEDMENT COMPACTED
TO 95X STANDARD PROCTOR
(VARIES)
SIDEWALK REPAIR
N.T.S.
NOTES:
1. REPAIRS SHALL INCLUDE FULL WIDTH
OF SIDEWALK, INDEPENDENT OF Bd.
2. REINFORCEMENT CHAIRS OR APPROVED
DEVICE SHALL BE USED
3. SIDEWALK JOINTS SHALL BE PER CITY
OF ALLEN SD—P33
4. ALL DISTURDED AREAS SHALL BE
SODDED (UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED)
5. FIELD DENSITIES TO BE VERIFIED
BY TESTING LAB AT UTILITY EXPENSE
8. BACKFIL AND EMBEDMENT PARTICLE SIZE
SHALL NOT EXCEED B IN ANY DIRECTION
(N.T.S.)
UTILITY INSTALLATION
BENEATH SIDEWALK kc
GENERAL NOTES
1.- CONCRETE SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF 4000 P.S.I.
AT 28 DAYS.
2. REINFORCING STEEL SHALL BE NEW BILLET STEEL CONFORMING TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM A-615-GR.60.
3. CONCRETE FOR DRILLED PIERS SHALL. BE PLACED WITHIN 8 HOURS OF
DRIWNG PIER HOLES.
4. BRICK MASONRY SHALL BE AS SPECIFIED IN ITEM 2.3.6 OF THE SPECIAL
PROVISIONS.
5. MORTAR SHALL BE TYPE 'S'.
6. CONSIRUCTIN SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
'RECOMENDED PRACTICE FOR ENGINEERED BRICK MASONRY' - BRICK
INSTITUTE OF AMERICA.
7. USE J9 GAUGE 1 3/4' WIDE GALVANIZED LADDER WIRE TO EXTEND
HORIZONTAL IN WALL PANEL DURAWALL CORP. EVERY COURSE.
S. #9 GAUGE WIRE FAFBRICATED AS SHOWN BETWEEN EACH COURSE OF
COLUMN BRICK.
9. THE WALL SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF EIGHT FLI=T IN HEIGHT AS MEASURED
FROM THE NEAREST ALLEY EDGE OR SIDEWALK GRADE, WHICHEVER IS
HIGHER. THE COLOR OF THE WALL. SHALL BE LIMITED TO EARTH -TONE
COLORS, EXCLUDING GRAY, GREEN AND WHITE. THE COLOR OF THE WALL
SHALL BE UNIFORM ON EACH SIDE OF A THOROUGHFARE FOR THE ENTIRE
LENGTH BETWEEN TWO INTERSECTING TYPE A.B. OR C THOROUGHFARES,
UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.
THE FINISH OF THE WALL SHALL BE CONSISTENT ON ALL SURFACES.
10. SCREENING WALLS MAY BE LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY LINE
IF A HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION IS ESTABLISHED AND WILL
PROVIDE MAINTENANCE FOR SAID WALL. FOR A PERIOD OF 50
YEARS. IF THE WALL IS NOT MAINTAINED BY A HOMEOWNER'S
ASSOCIATION, THEN ALL PARTS OF THE WALL ARE TO BE TWO
FEET INTO THE RIGHT-OF-WAY UNLESS WRITTEN APPROVALS
IS RECEIVED FROM THE CITY ENGINEER'S OFFICE.
GENERAL NOTES:
PIER AND COLUMN DETAILS .`
FOR BRICK SCREENING WALLS
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