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. |
§ 14-11-180. EXCAVATION OR INSTALLATION PERFORMED UNDER PERMIT.
(A)
A permit holder shall comply with the terms and conditions of the permit, the applicable criteria manuals, including the Utility Criteria Manual and the Transportation Criteria Manual, and applicable law.
(B)
A permit holder shall install facilities in the right-of-way assignment determined by the Utility Location and Coordination Committee.
(C)
A facility may not be installed 24 inches or more from an approved right-of-way assignment, or 24 inches or less from an existing facility in the right-of-way, without first submitting a project description for and obtaining approval of a right-of-way assignment change by the Utility Location and Coordination Committee.
(D)
A permit holder shall provide and maintain traffic control devices required by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the Transportation Criteria Manual, or the permit. The devices must be in good condition, clean, and legible.
(E)
A permit holder shall perform permitted activities, including protection of moonlight towers, in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the director.
(F)
A permit holder engaged in construction or excavation within 100 feet of a moonlight tower shall provide a protective barrier around the moonlight tower and supporting guy wires.
(G)
A permit holder shall perform jacking and boring operations in a manner that does not weaken or impair the right-of-way.
(H)
A permit holder shall post a sign at each entrance to an excavation site that is clearly visible to motorists and pedestrians traveling near the excavation site. The sign must be at least 36 inches by 36 inches, with black lettering at least two inches in height on a white high intensity reflective background. The sign must contain the name of the owner, the permit holder, and an emergency contact name, address, and telephone number.
Source: Ord. No. 20170817-045 , Pt. 2, 8-17-17.