Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 14. USE OF STREETS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY. |
Chapter 14-11. USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY. |
Article 2. USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CONSTRUCTION, EXCAVATION, FACILITY INSTALLATION, OR TEMPORARY USE. |
SubPart B. Excavation and Facility Installation Permits. |
§ 14-11-172. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS.
(A)
An owner may begin emergency operations without a permit, provided the owner notifies the director of the location and nature of the emergency condition prior to or at the time the emergency operation commences, and provided the emergency operation is necessary to prevent an imminent threat to public health or safety.
(B)
An owner who begins emergency operations shall apply for a permit not later than noon of the next city business day.
(C)
An owner must comply with the procedures prescribed in the Utility Criteria Manual and the Transportation Criteria Manual in performing an emergency operation.
Source: Ord. No. 20170817-045 , Pt. 2, 8-17-17.