§ 138-81. Notice to contractor and public utilities of paving.

(a)

Definition. As used in this section, the term "public utility" includes power, gas, light, telephone, CATV and telegraph corporations and such others as may operate like public services and also includes the department of water.

(b)

Notice to contractor that street is ready for paving. The commissioner of public works shall notify the contractor to whom a street paving contract has been awarded that the street is ready for paving under the contract. After the notice has been given the contractor, it shall be unlawful for any person to make any opening of any kind in the street, without the written joint consent of the contractor and the commissioner of public works.

(c)

Notice to public utilities. At least 60 days prior to commencing of paving, the commissioner of public works shall notify public utilities and all other persons that have a 24-month plan on file as of the date that the street will be paved, and if any public utility so notified is unable to complete any of its work in the street within 30 days from this notice, the commissioner of public works shall be notified in writing by the public utility, whereupon the commissioner may, at the commissioner's discretion, delay the sending of the notice to commence paving.

(Code 1977, § 9-3057; Ord. No. 2001-22, § 1, 3-14-01)