(1) Subject to provisions of this chapter, the grantee may make necessary excavations for the purpose of constructing, installing, maintaining and operating its facilities. Except in emergencies, and in the performance of routine service connections and ordinary maintenance, prior to making an excavation within the traveled portion of any street, bridge, or any public place, the grantee shall obtain from the City approval of the proposed excavation and of its location. Grantee shall give notice to the City by telephone, electronic data transmittal or other appropriate means prior to the commencement of service or maintenance work and as soon as is practicable after the commencement of work performed under emergency conditions.

(2) When any excavation is made by the grantee, the grantee shall promptly restore the affected portion of the street, bridge or public place to the same condition in which it was prior to the excavation. The restoration shall be in compliance with specifications, requirements and regulations of the City in effect at the time of such restoration. If the grantee fails to restore promptly the affected portion of a street, bridge or public place to the same condition in which it was prior to the excavation, the City may make the restoration, and the cost thereof shall be paid by the grantee. (Ord. 124 § 10, passed 12-13-2016)