O-2013-3465 Right-of-Way Ordinance and Utility Permit Process

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Department at (281)471-9650. After business hours contact the La Porte Police Department dispatch at (281)471-2141 or 911 and request a standby utility supervisor. (5) A permit is not required for the following excavations: (i) excavations made by or on behalf of a resident or owner of the abutting property when the person has a city -approved site plan, permit, or other approval specifically for the proposed excavation; (ii) excavations made outside of the Street, Shoulder or curb for the installation of a utility service drop. (iii) the replacement in-kind of a single damaged utility pole or light pole. (6) In no case shall an exemption of the permit requirement relieve the obligation of the Person excavating to provide sufficient notice for other existing utility locations and markings prior to construction. (7) In no case shall an exemption of the permit requirement constitute a waiver any other provision of this ordinance. (c) WHEN PERMITS ARE REQUIRED, 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 a representative of the owner of the Facilities to be constructed. During the term of the Permit the Utility shall be liable for the acts or omissions of any entity used by the Utility when such entity is involved directly or indirectly in the construction and installation of the Utility's Facilities to the same extent as if the acts or omissions of such entity were the acts or omissions of the Utility and consistent with the Texas Local Government Code. (d) Any person desiring a permit shall apply for such at least ten (10) working days before the commencement of any work unless otherwise waived by the Director. Notwithstanding this limitation, the Utility is encouraged to request a waiver from the Director if the 10 -working day period may be burdensome to the end user requesting utility service or that the end user might otherwise be without service. The Director will make every reasonable effort not to delay the Utility of the Utility's ability to provide service to the end user. A permit is not effective and valid until it is signed by the Director or his designated representative. (e) The work for which a permit is issued shall be commenced within 45 days of the effective date of the permit. In the event that special, exceptional or unusual circumstances prevent the commencement of the work within the initial 45 -day period, the holder of the permit may apply for a time extension before the expiration of the initial time period and the Director may approve the same. If such work is not commenced with the initial time period or any extension thereof, the permit shall be null and void. 5