O-1950-6-01ORDINANCE NO. 1950-6-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING
ARTICLE IH MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO CHAPTER 13,
IN ORDER TO ADMINISTER AND REGULATE THE USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-
OF-WAY IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE;
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION
PERMITS; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO
EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000) FOR EACH
OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Allen is charged with maintaining control of and access to the Right -of -Way in order
to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with applicable federal, including, but not limited to, 47 U.S.C., Section 253(c)
and state laws, including, but not limited to, Texas Utility Code, Section 14.008 and Section 54.205, Texas
Civil Statutes, Article 1175(2) and the Local Government Code, Section 283.056, the City seeks to exercise
its historical rights to control and manage its Public Rights -of -Way in a competitively neutral and
nondiscriminatory basis; and implement certain police power regulations in the use of those Public Rights -of -
Way; and,
WHEREAS, establishing a permitting process to improve coordination of work in Public Rights -of -Way
under City jurisdiction will ease traffic congestion and limit inconvenience to citizens of and visitors to the
City; and,
WHEREAS, the permitting process is necessary to enhance the public's access to information about
construction in Public Rights -of -Way, and to protect and preserve the valuable investment of the City's
taxpayers in the construction and maintenance of the Public Rights -of -Way; and,
WHEREAS, the permitting process is necessary to minimize the impact of construction on neighborhood
residents and businesses by enforcing cleanliness and safety standards for construction sites, imposing strict
timelines for construction, and requiring Owners to comply with standards and requirements for compaction,
backfill and pavement restoration and resurfacing that ensure the best possible restoration of the paved surface
over and adjacent to the trench; and,
WHEREAS, the permitting process is necessary to allow the City to properly enforce violations of this
Ordinance by the imposition of civil, criminal, or administrative penalties; and,
WHEREAS, the permitting process is necessary to conserve the limited physical capacity of the Public
Rights -of -Way held in public trust by the City; and,
WHEREAS, regulation of excavations in City streets helps reduce disruption of an interference with public
use of the streets, helps prevent pavement damage, helps maintain the safe condition of the streets, protects
' the public health, safety and welfare, is a valid and appropriate exercise of the City's police power, and is a
municipal responsibility; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds there is increasing demand for use of the City Right -of -Way; and,
WHEREAS, the permitting process will assist in keeping track of the different entities using the Rightsof-
Way to prevent interference between them; and,
' WHEREAS, the permitting process will protect the safety, security, appearance, and condition of the Public
Rights -of -Way.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, be and the same is
hereby amended by amending Section 13-17 to add the following language:
"Sections 13-18 — 13-20 reserved."
SECTION 2. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, be and the same is
hereby amended by adding Article III Management of Public Rights -of -Way, to Chapter 13, to read as
follows:
"ARTICLE IH. MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Ordinance No. 1950-6-01, Page 2
Sec. 13-21. Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall be defined hereinbelow:
City means the City of Allen, Texas, or its designated agent of the City.
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Construction means any work performed above the surface, an the surface or beneath the surface of a
Public Right -of -Way, including, but not limited to, installing, servicing, repairing, upgrading, or
modifying any Facility(s) in, above or under the surface of the Public Right -of -Way, and restoring the
surface and subsurface of the Public Right -of -Way, subject to the provisions of Section 13-24(a). The
phrase "construction" does not include the installation of Facilities necessary to initiate service to a
customer's property, or the repair or maintenance of existing Facilities unless such installation, repair
or maintenance requires the breaking of pavement, excavation or boring.
Construction Security means any of the following forms of Security provided at the Owner's option:
(a) Individual project or performance bond
(b) Cash deposit
(c) Security of a form listed or approved under State of Texas Statutes
(d) Letter of Credit, in a form acceptable by City
Construction Permit means the permit which, pursuant to this Ordinance, must be obtained before an
Owner may construct facilities in a Right -of -Way. A Construction Permit allows the holder to
construct Facilities in that part of the Right -of -Way described in such permit.
Department means the Engineering Department of the City.
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Director means the Director of the Engineering Department of the City or his or her designee.
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Emergency means a condition that (1) poses a clear and immediate danger to life or health, or an
immediate and significant loss of property; or (2) requires immediate repair or replacement of
' Facilities in order to restore service to a customer.
Facility or Facilities shall include, but not be limited to, any and all cables, pipelines, splice boxes,
tracks, towels, utilities, vaults, and other appurtenances m tangible things owned, leased, operated, or
licensed by an Owner or Owners, that are located m are proposed to be located in the Public Right -of -
Way.
Municipal Authorization means the individual grant to use the Public Rights -of -Way issued by the
City and accepted by the individual Owners in accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Allen,
Texas, a Franchise Agreement, a License, or under operation of state law which provides a specific
grant of authority to use the Rights -of -Way.
Owner means any Person who owns any Facility in Facilities that are or are proposed to be installed
or maintained in the Public Right -of -Way. Included within this definition is the Owner's contractor,
subcontractor, agent or authorized representative.
Permit or Permit to Construct means a Permit to perform Construction in accordance with this
ordinance.
Person means any natural or corporate person, business association or other business entity including,
but not limited to, a partnership, a sole proprietorship, a political subdivision, excluding the City, a
public or private agency of any kind, a utility, a successor or assign of any of the foregoing, or any
other legal entity.
' Public Rights -of -Way means the area of land within the City that is acquired by, dedicated to, m
claimed by the City in fee simple, by easement, or by prescriptive right and that is expressly or
impliedly accepted or used in fact or by operation of law as a public roadway, highway, street,
sidewalk, alley, in utility access easement. The term includes the area an, below, and above the
surface of the Public Right -of -Way. The term applies regardless of whether the Public Right -of -Way
is paved or unpaved. The term does not include airwaves above the Public Right -of -Way with regard
to wireless telecommunications.
Restore in Restoration means the process by which a Right -of -Way is returned to a condition that is
equal to or better than the condition that existed before Construction.
Sec. 13-22. Right -of -Way Occupancy.
(a) Any person prior to constructing facilities in, an or over the Public Rights -of -Way, must first
obtain separate Municipal Authorization.
(b) This Ordinance does not constitute or create authority to place, reconstruct, or alter Facilities
in, on or over the Rights -of -Way nor to engage in construction, excavation, encroachments, or work
activity within or upon any Public Right -of -Way, and said authority must be obtained in accordance
with the terms of this Ordinance.
(c) Any Person with a current, unexpired Franchise, Municipal Authorization, License or other
authorization from the City (Grant) or State to use the Public Right -of -Way that is in effect at the time
' this Ordinance takes effect, shall continue to operate under and comply with that Grant, and in the
event this Ordinance conflicts with existing authorization, the mine restrictive provision shall apply.
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Sec. 13-23. Registration.
' (a) In order to protect the public health, safety and welfare, all Owners of Facilities in the Right -
of -Way will register with the City of Allen. Registration and Pemdts will be issued in the time of the
Person who will own the Facilities. Registration must be renewed on or before January 31 of each
year. The City shall provide written notification of this renewal requirement. If a registration is not
renewed, and subject to 60 calendar days notification to the Owner, the facilities of the user will be
deemed to have been abandoned. When any information provided for the registration changes, the
Owner will inform the City of Allen of the change no more than thirty (30) days after the date the
change is made. Registration shall include:
(1) The name, addoss(es) and telephone number(s) of the Owner;
(2) The names, address(es) and telephone numbers) of the contact person(s) for the
Owner;
(3) The name(s), address(es) and telephone number(s) of any contractor(s) or
subcontractor(s) who will be working in the Right -of -Way on behalf of the Owner. If
the names of contractors and subcontractors are not available at the time of permit
application, they must be submitted to the City prior to permit issuance;
(4) The name(s) and telephone number(s) of an emergency contact who shall be
available twenty-four (24) hours a day;
(5) The source of the Owner's Municipal Authorization (e.g., franchise, state law, etc.).
' If the Owner is a certificated telecommunications provider, the certificate number
issued by the Texas Public Utility Commission;
(6) The Owner shall submit two year projections of their plans for the construction of
facilities in the City at the time of Registration Renewal; and
(7) Registration shall be a prerequisite to issuance of a construction permit. Each Owner
shall update and keep current its registration with the City at all times.
Sec. 13-24. Construction Permits.
(a) General
(1) No Owner shall perform any Construction or installation of Facilities in the Right -of -
Way without first obtaining a Construction Permit, except as provided herein. Permit
applications are required for Construction of new, replacement or upgrades of the
company's facilities in the Right -of -Way whether aerial or underground.
(2) Emergency responses related to existing Facilities may be undertaken without first
obtaining a Permit; however, the Department shall be notified in writing within two
(2) business days of any Construction related to an emergency response; including a
reasonably detailed description of the work performed in the Right -of -Way. An
updated map of any Facilities that were relocated, if applicable, shall be provided
within 90 days.
' (3) A permit is not required under Subsection (I) if the activity in the public Right -of -
Way consists exclusively of.
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a. a residential service connection on the same side of the Public Right -of -Way,
if the connection does not require a pavement cut; or
b. the replacement of a single damaged pole.
(4)
Unless approved by the City Engineer, the Owner or Contractor shall not close any
traffic lanes or otherwise impede rush hour traffic on Major Thoroughfares during the
morning or evening rush hours on weekdays during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00
a.m. or 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Any closure of a traffic lane for more than four hours
during any non -peak traffic period shall also require a Permit, unless waived by the
Director.
(5)
All Construction and installation in the Fight -of -Way shall be in accordance with the
Permit for the Facilities. The Director shall be provided access to the work and to
such further information as he or she may reasonably require to ensure compliance
with the Permit.
(6)
A copy of the Construction Permit and approved engineering plans shall be
maintained at the Construction site and made available for inspection by the Director
at all times when Construction work is occumng.
(7)
All Construction work authorized by Perrmt must be completed in the time specified
in the Construction Permit. If the work cannot be completed in the specified time
periods, the Owner may request an extension of the time period from the Director.
The Director will use his/her best efforts to approve or disapprove a request for
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Permit as soon as possible. If the request for the extension is made prior to the
expiration of the permit, work may continue while the request is pending.
(8)
Construction, Excavation, or Work Area. No Owner or contractor shall perforin
construction, excavation, or work in an area larger or at a location different than that
specified in the permit or permit application. If, after construction, excavation, or
work is commenced under an approved permit, it becomes necessary to perform
construction, excavation, or work in a larger or different area than originally
requested under the application, the Owner or Contractor shall notify the Director
immediately and, within 24 hours, shall file a supplementary application for the
additional construction, excavation, or work
(9)
A copy of any Permit or approval issued by federal or state authorities for work in
federal or state Right -of -Way located in the City of Allen shall be provided, if
requested by the Department.
(b) Permit Application
(1)
The Permit shall state to whom it is issued, location of work, location of Facilities,
dates and times work is to take place and any other conditions set out by the Director.
If the Owner fails to act upon any Permit within 90 calendar days of issuance, the
Permit shall become invalid, and the Owner will be required to obtain another Perrot.
No Permit shall be transferable.
(2)
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.
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(3) Any person requesting a Permit will provide the Director with documentation in the
format specified by the Department, at the time of Permit submittal, describing:
' a. The proposed location and route of all Facilities to be constructed or installed
and the Owner's plan for Right -of -Way Construction.
b. Three (3) set of engineering plans, including plan and profile, which will be
on a reasonable scale, acceptable to the Department, unless waived by the
director. When required by the Texas Engineering Practice Act, as amended,
the plans must be sealed by a professional engineer licensed to practice in the
State of Texas.
C. Detail of the location of all Right -of -Way and utility easements that Owner
plans to use.
d. Detail of existing utilities located in the Right -of -Way, including the City's
utilities, in relationship to Owner's proposed route.
e. Detail of what Owner proposes to construct including size of facilities,
materials used, such as pipe size, number of ducts, valves, etc.
f Detail of plans to remove and replace asphalt or concrete in streets in
accordance with Exhibit "A," Standard Specifications and Details for
Restoration within Public Rights -of -Way.
g. Drawings of any bores, trenches, handholes, manholes, switch gear,
transformers, pedestals, etc. including depth located in Public Right -of -Way.
h. Typical details of manholes and/or handholes Owner plans to use or access.
i. Complete legend of drawings submitted by Owner, which may be provided
by reference to previously submitted documents acceptable to the City.
j. The construction methods to be employed for the protection of existing
structures, fixtures, and Facilities within or adjacent to the Right -of -Way, and
the dates and times work will occur, all of which (methods, dates, times, etc.)
are subject to approval of the Director.
k. Proof of Insurance and Bonds as required by Section 13-35.
(4) A request for a Permit must be submitted at least fifteen (15) business days before the
proposed commencement of work identified in the request, unless waived by the
Director.
(5) Requests for Permits will be approved or disapproved by the Director within a
reasonable time of receiving all the necessary information. The Director will use
his/her best efforts to approve or disapprove a request for Permit as soon as possible.
The Director will consider all information submitted by the applicant including a
review of the availability of space in the Right -of -Way based on the applicant's
proposed route and location. The Director will provide a written notification of
denial for rejected permits.
(6) The Department or the Owner can request a preconstruction meeting with the
construction contractor.
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Sec. 13-25. Construction Standards.
(a) All Construction shall be in conformance with all City codes and applicable local, state and
federal laws.
(b) The Department must be notified two (2) business days in advance that Construction is ready
to proceed by either the Owner, its contractor or representative. At the time of notification, the
Owner will inform the Department of the number (m other information) assigned from the
appropriate on-call notification center. "Notification center" means the same as in Texas Civil
Statutes, Article 9033, or its successor. The name, address and phone numbers of the contractor or
subcontractor who will perform the actual Construction, including the name and telephone number of
an individual with the contractor who will be available at all times during Construction. Such
information shall be required prim to the commencement of any work.
(c) Public Notification of work to be performed
(1) For any closure of a traffic lane or blocking of a sidewalk or alley lasting six days or
less, the pertnittee shall conspicuously mark its vehicles with the permittee's time
and telephone number.
(2) For projects scheduled to last more than seven (7) calendar days three feet by three
feet (3' x 3') informational sign stating the identity of the person doing the work, a
local telephone number and Owner's identity shall be placed at the location where
Construction is to occur forty-eight (48) hours prior to the beginning of work in the
Right -of -Way and shall continue to be posted at the location during the entire time
' the work is occurring. The informational sign will be posted on Public Right -of -Way
one hundred (100) feet before the Construction location commences, unless other
posting arrangements are approved or required by the Director.
(3) When projects last more than seven(7) calendar days, the Owner shall also provide
written notification to all adjacent property occupants forty-eight (48) hours prior to
the beginning of construction. informational fliers shall include the person doing the
work, a local telephone number, Owner's identity, and proposed schedule.
(d) Erosion control measures (e.g. silt fence) and advance warning signs, markers, cones and
barricades must be in place before work begins.
(e) Lane closures on major thoroughfares will be limited to one lane between 9:00 a.m. and
3:30 p.m. unless the Director grants prior approval. Arrow boards will be required for lane closures
on all arterials and collectors, with all barricades, advanced warning signs and thirty-six (36) inch
reflector cones placed according to the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
(f) Without affecting the legal relationship between the Owner and their contractor, Owners are
responsible for the workmanship of, and any damages by, their contractors or subcontractors. A
responsible representative of the Owner will be available to the Department at all times during
construction.
(g) Owner shall be responsible for storm water management, erosion control and excavation
safety measures that comply with city, state and federal guidelines. Requirements shall include, but
not be limited to, construction fencing around any excavation that will be left overnight, silt fencing
in erosion areas until reasonable vegetation is established, barricade fencing around open holes, and
high erosion areas will require wire backed silt fencing. Upon request Owner may be required to
furnish documentation submitted or received from federal or state government.
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(h) Owner or contractor or subcontractor will notify the Department immediately of any damage
to other utilities, either city or privately owned.
' (i) It is the City's policy not to cut streets or sidewalks; however, except in case of emergency
when a street or sidewalk cut is required, prior approval must be obtained from the Department and
all requirements of the Department shall be followed in all street and sidewalk cuts. Repair of all
street and sidewalk removals must be made promptly to avoid safety hazards to vehicle and
pedestrian traffic, and shall be in accordance with Exhibit "A," Standard Specifications and Details
for Restoration within Public Rights -of -Way.
() Installation of Facilities must not interfere with City utilities, in particular gravity dependent
facilities. Facilities shall not be located over, or within three (3) feet, horiwntally or vertically, of any
water or sanitary sewer mains, unless approved by the Director.
(k) New Facilities must be installed to a minimum depth required by state and federal codes and
standards.
(1) All directional boring shall have a locator place bore marks and depths while the bore is in
progress. Locator shall place a mark at each stem with a paint dot and depth at least every other stem.
(m) No directional boring canes. In the City, the public infrastructure must be maintained and
protected by all Owners and Contractors. The public health, safety and welfare is at risk when
damages to water and sewer mains occur. To protect the water and sewer system, no Person, Agency,
or Contractor will be allowed to directionally bore longitudinally with water mains that are larger than
12" and sewer mains that are 12" or larger, unless this requirement is waived in writing by the
' Director. The installation of Facilities in the Public Rights -of -Way or easements will be installed by
open excavation to assure the protection of the City's water and sewer system. The City has available
mapping that identifies such mains. The Owner is responsible for obtaining and using this
information in the design of new Facilities
(n) The working hours in the Rights -of -Way are 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
unless otherwise approved by Director. Any work performed on Saturday must be approved by the
utility inspector by 9:00 a.m. on the Thursday prior to the proposed Saturday. No work will be done,
except for emergencies, on Sundays or City holidays.
(o) Persons working in the Right -of -Way are responsible for obtaining line locates from all
affected utilities or others with Facilities in the Right -of -Way prior to any excavation. Use of a
Geographic Information System or the plans of records does not satisfy this requirement.
(p) Owner will be responsible for verifying the location, both horizontal and vertical, of all
Facilities. When required by the Department, Owner shall verify locations by pot holing, hand
digging or other method approved by the Department prior to any excavation or boring.
(q) Placement of all manholes and/or handholes must be approved in advance by the Department.
Handholes or manholes will not be located in sidewalks, unless approved by the Director.
(r) Locate flags shall not be removed from a location while Facilities are being constructed.
(s) When Construction requires pumping of water or mud, the water or mud shall be contained in
' accordance with federal and state law and the directives of the Department.
(t) A Person shall perform operations, excavations and other Construction in the Public
Rights -of -Way in accordance with all applicable City requirements, including the obligation
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to use trenchless technology whenever commercially economical and practical and consistent
with obligations on other similar users of the Public Right -of -Way. The City shall waive the
requirements of trenchless technology if it determines that the field conditions warrant the
waiver, based upon information provided to the City by the Person. All excavations and other
Construction in the Public Rights -of -Way shall be conducted so as to minimize interference
with the use of public and private property. A Person shall follow all reasonable construction
directions given by the City in order to minimize any such interference.
(u) All construction shall conform to the City of Allen Tree Preservation Ordinance.
(v) Excavation Safety. On construction projects in which excavation will exceed a depth of five
(5) feet, the Agency must have detailed plans and specifications for excavation safety systems. The
term "excavation" includes trenches, structural or any construction that has earthen excavation subject
to collapse. The excavation safety plan shall be designed in conformance with State law and
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and regulations.
Sec. 13-26. As -Built Plans
(a) Right -of -Way users will provide the Director with "as -built plans" within ninety (90) days of
completion of Facilities in the Right -of -Way. The plans shall be provided to the City with as much
detail and accuracy as required by the Director. All the requirements specified for the plans
submitted fm the initial Permit, as set forth in Section 13-24(b)(3) shall be submitted and updated in
the "as -built plans." Users which have facilities in the Right -of -Way existing as of the date of this
ordinance who have not provided "as built plans" shall provide one (1) quarter of the information
concerning facilities in City Right -of -Way wnhin one (1) year after the passage of the ordinance and
one (1) quarter each six (6) months thereafter. The detail and accuracy will concern issues such as
location, srze of Facilities, materials used, and any other health, safety and welfare concerns.
Submittal of "as -built plans" shall be in digital format compatible with City hardware and software or
shall be subject to a conversion fee. Owner shall include one set of plans in a paper £omtat.
(b) If as -built plans submitted under this section include information expressly designated by the
Owner as a trade secret or other confidential information protected from disclosure by state law, the
Director may not disclose that information to the public without the consent of the Owner, unless
otherwise compelled by an opinion of the Attorney General pursuant to the Texas Open Records Act,
as amended, or by a court having jurisdiction of the matter pursuant to applicable law. This
subsection may not be construed to authorize an Owner to designate all matters in its as -built plans as
confidential or as trade secrets.
(c) This requirement, or portions of this requirement, may be waived by the Director for good
cause.
Sec. 13-27. Conformance with Public Improvements.
(a) Whenever by reasons of widening or straightening of streets, side walks, water or sewer line
projects, or any other City project, it shall be deemed necessary by the governing body of the City to
remove, alter, change, adapt, or conform an Owner's underground or overhead facilities within the
Right -of -Way to another part of the Right -of -Way, such alterations shall be made by the Owner of the
Facilities at the Owner's expense (unless provided otherwise by state law, a franchise, a license or a
Municipal Authorization until that grant expires or is otherwise terminated). The Owner shall be
responsible fm conforming its facilities within mutually agreed upon time limits. If no time limits
can be agreed upon, the time limit shall be ninety (90) days from the day the City secures any
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additional Right-of-Way and transmits final plans and notice to make the alterations. The Owner of
facilities shall be responsible for any direct costs associated with project delays associated with
failure to conform facilifics within the mutually agreed upon time limits. Reimbursement for all
costs provided for by this paragraph shall be made within thirty (30) calendar days.
(b) An Owner may nim trees in or over the Public Rights-of-Way for the safe and reliable
operation, use and maintenance of its Facilities. All tree trimming shall be performed in accordance
with standards promulgated by the National Arborist Association and the International Society of
Arborculture. Should the Owner, its contractor or agent, fail to remove such trimmings within twenty-
four (24) hours, the City may remove the trimmings or have them removed, and upon receipt of a bill
from the City, the Owner shall promptly reimburse the City fm all costs incurred within thirty (30)
calendar days.
(c) An Owner shall temporarily remove, raise or lower its aerial Facilities to permit the moving
of houses or other bulky structures. The Owner shall temporarily remove, raise or lower its aerial
Facilities within fifteen (15) working days of receiving a copy of a permit issued by the City. The
expense of these temporary rearrangements shall be paid by the party or parties requesting and
benefiting from the temporary rearrangements. The Owner may require prepayment or prior posting
of a bond from the party requesting the temporary move.
Sec. 13-28. Improperly Installed Facilities.
(a) Any Owner doing work in the City Rightof-Way shall properly install, repair, upgrade and
maintain Facilities.
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(b) Facilities shall be considered to be improperly installed, repaired, upgraded or maintained if.
(1) The installation, repair, upgrade or maintenance endangers or
people property;
(2) The Facilities do not meet the applicable City codes;
(3) The Facilities are not capable of being located using standard practices;
(4) The Facilities are not located in the proper place at the time of construction in
accordance with the directions provided by the Department or the plans approved by
the Department.
Sec. 13-29. Location of Utility Structures.
(a) Utility structures not exceeding 20 cubic feet are allowed in the right of way or utility
easements, subject to available mom and located as approved by the Director. The placement of
utility structures larger than 20 cubic feet, but not exceeding 30 cubic feet will be reviewed on a case
by case basis by the Director. Such structures shall not encroach within a sidewalk area, including a
vertical clearance of 7.5 feet above the sidewalk or within the sight visibility area.
(b) Utility structures larger than 30 cubic feet shall be located as close as practical to the back of
a public or private utility easement and subject to available room and located as approved by the
Director.
(c) Above-ground Facilities such as pedestals, switching boxes and similar Facilities shall be
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located no less than three (3) feet from the edge of an alley or the back of street curbs and such that
they do not create a physical or visual barrier to vehicles leaving or entering roads, driveway or
alleys. They shall also not be located in front of residential lots creating an unreasonable visual or
aesthetic impairment for the property owner.
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(d) The Owner's identity and telephone number shall be placed on all Utility structures placed in
the Rights -of -Way.
Sec. 13-30. Restoration of Property.
(a) Owners shall restore property affected by Construction of Facilities to a condition that is
equal to or better than the condition of the property prior to the performance of the work. Owners
shall submit photographs and/or a video of the construction area at the time of the issuance of the
permit. Restoration most be approved by the Department.
(b) Restoration must be made within ten (10) working days of completion of trench backfill for a
length of three hundred (300) feet, or within the limits of one city block, unless otherwise approved
by the Director. If Restoration is not satisfactory and performed in a timely manner, after written
notice, then all work in progress, except that related to the problem, including all work previously
permitted but not complete may be halted and a hold may be placed on any future Permits until all
Restoration is complete.
(c) Upon failure of an Owner to perform such Restoration, and five (5) days after written notice
has been given to the Owner by the City, and in the event Restoration has not been initiated during
such five day period, the City may repair such portion of the Public Rights -of -Way as may have been
disturbed by the Owner, its contractors or agents. Upon receipt of an invoice from the City, the
Owner will reimburse the City for the costs so incurred within thirty (30) calendar days from the date
of the City invoice.
(d) If the City determines that the failure of an Owner to properly repair or Restore the Public
Rights -of -Way constitutes a safety hazard to the public, the City may undertake emergency repairs
and Restoration efforts, after emergency notice has been provided, to the extent reasonable under the
circumstances. Upon receipt of an invoice from the City, the Owner shall promptly reimburse the City
for the costs incurred by the City within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the City invoice. H
payment is not received within the thirty (30) calendar days, the City shall initiate a claim for
compensation with the appropriate bonding company.
(e) Should the City reasonably determine, within two (2) years from the date of the completion
of the repair work, that the surface, base, irrigation system or landscape treatment requires additional
Restoration work to meet the standards of subsection (a), an Owner shall perform such additional
Restoration work to the satisfaction of the City, subject to all City remedies as provided herein.
(t) Restoration must be to the reasonable satisfaction of the Department. The Restoration shall
include, but not be limited to:
(1) Replacing all ground cover with the type of ground cover damaged during work to a
condition equal to or better either by sodding or seeding, or as directed by the
Department;
(2) Adjusting of all manholes and handholes, as required;
(3) Backfilling all bore pits, potholes, trenches or any other holes shall be completed
daily, unless other safety requirements are approved by the Department. Holes with
' only vertical walls shall be covered and secured to prevent entry. If bore pits,
trenches or other holes are left open for the continuation of work, they shall be fenced
and barricaded to secure the work site as approved by the Department;
(4) Leveling of all trenches and backhoe lines;
Ordinance No. 1950-601, Page 11
(a) Each Owner placing Facilities in the Public Rights -of -Way shall promptly defend, indemnify
and hold the City harmless from and against all damages, costs, losses or expenses (i) for the repair,
replacement, or Restoration of City's property, equipment, materials, structures and Facilities which
are damaged, destroyed or found to be defective as a result of the Owner's acts or omissions, (ii) from
and against any and all claims, demands, suits, causes of action, and judgements for (a) damage to or
loss of the property of any Owner (including, but not limited to the Owner, its agents, officers,
employees and subcontractors, City's agents, officers and employees, and third parties); and/or (b)
' death, bodily injury, illness, disease, loss of services, or loss of income or wages to any Owner
(including, but not limited to the agents) arising out of, incident to, concerning or resulting from the
negligent or willful act or omissions of the Owner, its agents, employees, and/or subcontractors, in
the performance of activities pursuant to this Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 1950-6-01, Page 12
(5) Restoration of excavation site to City specifications;
(6) Restoration of all paving, sidewalks, landscaping, ground cover, trees, shrubs and
irrigation systems.
(g) Removal of all locate flags during the clean up process by the Owner or his/her contractor at
the completion of the work.
Sec. 13-31. Revocation or Denial of Permit.
If any of the provisions of this ordinance are not followed, a Permit may be revoked by the Director
or designee. If a person has not followed the terms and conditions of this ordinance in work done
pursuant to a prior Permit, new Permits may be denied or additional terms required. Revocation shall
be effective upon the expiration of fifteen days after written notice of the violation(s), unless cured
during that period, except for violations which pose a threat to public safety or health, for which the
revocation will be immediate upon delivery of written notice.
Sec. 13-32. Appeals.
(a) Applicability. Appeals may he filed pursuant to this Section for decisions of the Director
related to the denial, suspension, or revocation of a permit. However, the appeal process provided by
this Section shall not be available for criminal violations of this Ordinance.
(b) Appeal to City Manager. A permittee may appeal decisions referred to in Subsection A
above by filing a written appeal with the City Manager within seven ('n working days of receipt of
denial, suspension, or revocation of the permit. An appeal filed pursuant to this Section shall
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specifically state the basis for the aggrieved party's challenge to the City's authority under this
Ordinance.
(c) Issuance of Decision by City Manager. Decisions of the City Manager shall be issued within
five (5) working days of receipt of the written appeal. Decisions of the City Manager shall be final.
Sec. 13-33. Penalty for Violation.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or terms of this chapter shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined a sum not exceeding two
thousand dollars ($2,000) for each violation, and each day that such violation shall continue to exist
constitutes a separate offense.
Sec. 13-34. Indemnity.
(a) Each Owner placing Facilities in the Public Rights -of -Way shall promptly defend, indemnify
and hold the City harmless from and against all damages, costs, losses or expenses (i) for the repair,
replacement, or Restoration of City's property, equipment, materials, structures and Facilities which
are damaged, destroyed or found to be defective as a result of the Owner's acts or omissions, (ii) from
and against any and all claims, demands, suits, causes of action, and judgements for (a) damage to or
loss of the property of any Owner (including, but not limited to the Owner, its agents, officers,
employees and subcontractors, City's agents, officers and employees, and third parties); and/or (b)
' death, bodily injury, illness, disease, loss of services, or loss of income or wages to any Owner
(including, but not limited to the agents) arising out of, incident to, concerning or resulting from the
negligent or willful act or omissions of the Owner, its agents, employees, and/or subcontractors, in
the performance of activities pursuant to this Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 1950-6-01, Page 12
(b) This indemnity provision shall not apply to any liability resulting from the negligent or
willful acts of the City, its officers, employees, agents, contractors, or subcontractors.
(c) The provisions of this indemnity are solely for the benefit of the City and is not intended to
create or grant any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other Owner or entity.
Sec. 13-35. Insurance Requirements.
(a) General
(1) An Owner most provide acceptable proof of insurance in the total amount required by
this Section for Permits for Construction within Public Rights -of -Way, or make other
provisions acceptable to the Director.
(2) The coverage most be on an "occurrence' basis and must include coverage for
personal injury, contractual liability, premises liability, medical damages,
underground, explosion and collapse hazards.
(3) Each policy must include a cancellation provision in which the insurance company is
required to notify the City in writing not fewer than thirty (30) days before canceling,
failing to renew, or reducing policy limits.
(4) The Owner shall file the required original certificate of insurance prior to the
issuance of a permit. The certificate shall state the policy number; name of the
insurance company; name and address of the agent or authorized representative of the
' insurance company; name, address and telephone number of insured; policy
expiration date; and specific coverage amounts.
(5) Owner shall file an annual surety bond, which will be valid for one full year, from a
surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas in the amount equal
to the estimated amount of the cost to Restore the Right -of -Way for the work
anticipated to be done in that year, in the event the Owner leaves a job site in the
Right -of -Way unfinished, incomplete or unsafe. Owner may make other provisions,
in lieu of a bond, as acceptable to the Director. The Director may waive the
requirement if the Owner submits documentation, in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney, that demonstrates the Owner has assets in excess of 10 million dollars.
(6) Owner shall file a Maintenance Bond for twenty-five (25%) percent of the cost of
Restoring the Right -of -Way for the preceding year. Said bond shall be in force for
two (2) years. Owner may make other provisions, in lieu of a bond, as acceptable to
the Director. The Director may waive the requirement if the Owner submits
documentation, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, that demonstrates the
Owner has assets in excess of 10 million dollars.
(7) The above requirements (1-6) may be met by utilities with a current franchise, license
or Municipal Authorization if their current franchise, license or Municipal
Authorization adequately provides for insurance or bonds or provides an indemnity in
favor of the City.
' (8) The City will accept certificates of self-insurance issued by the State of Texas or
letters written by the agency in those instances where the State does not issue such
letters, which provide the same coverage as required herein. However, certificates of
self-insurance must be approved in advance by the Risk Manager for the City.
Ordinance No. 1950-6-01, Page 13
(9) An insurer has no right of recovery against the City. The required insurance policies
shall protect the Agency or Public hifrastructure Contractor and include the City as
an additional insured. The insurance shall be primary coverage for losses covered by
the policies.
(10) Each policy must include a provision that requires the insurance company to notify
the City in writing at least 30 days before canceling or failing to renew the policy or
before reducing policy limits or coverages.
(b) Insurance Requirements.
(1) Owners. Each owner applying for a permit shall obtain, maintain, and provide proof
of the each of the following types of insurance and coverage limits:
a. Commercial General liability on an occurrence form with minimum limits of
$5,000,000 per occurrence and $10,000,000 aggregate. This coverage shall
include the following:
(1) Products/Completed Operations to be maintained for one year.
(2) Personal and advertising injury.
(3) Owners and contractors protective liability.
(4) Explosion, Collapse, or Underground (XCU) hazards.
b. Automobile liability coverage with a minimum policy limits of $1,000,000
combined single limit. This coverage shall include all owned, hired and non -
owned automobiles.
C. Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Coverage. Statutory
coverage limits for Coverage A and $500,000 Coverage B Employers
Liability is required.
(2) Contractors and Subcontractors. Each Contractor and sub -contractor applying for a
permit shall obtain, maintain, and provide proof of insurance for the same types of
insurance coverages outlined in Subsection 1 above; however, the policy limits under
the General Liability insurance shall be $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000
aggregate. All other coverages provisions outlined in Subsection 1 above shall apply.
(3) An Owner or Contractor that has registered and filed proof of insurance under
Section 13-23 of this Ordinance is not required to famish separate proof of insurance
under this Section when obtaining a permit but must comply with all other
requirement of this Section."
SECTION 3. All ordinances of the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, in conflict with the previsions of
this ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed; provided, however that all other provisions of said
ordinances not in conflict with the provisions of flus ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. Should any word, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or section of this
ordinance, as amended hereby, be adjudged or held to be void or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of said ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.
' SECTION 5. An offense committed before the effective date of this ordinance is governed by prior law and
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Allen, as previously amended, in effect when the offense was
committed and the former law is continued in effect for this purpose.
Ordinance No. 1950-601, Page 14
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SECTION 6. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or terms of this ordinance or
of the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, shall be subject to the same penalty as provided for in the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Allen, as previously amended, and upon conviction shall be punished by a
fine not to exceed the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) for each offense.
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and publication in
accordance with its provisions of the Charter of the City of Allen, and its is accordingly so ordained.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON TMS THE 7T DAY OF JUNE, 2001.
APPROVV(EnD::
Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
APPROVED
�AS�TO FORM: /ATTEST:
Peter G. Smith. CITY ATTORNEY J dv Mo 'son. CMC/AAE. CITY SECRETARY
Ordinance No. 1950-601, Page 15
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PAVING
DATE: REV DATE: SHEET:
JUNE 1998 MAR 2001 SD -P29
GENERAL NOTES
A GENERAL.
PAVEMENT THICKNESS IS AS SHOWN IN GEM G. SUBGRADE DESIGN SHALL CONFORM TO CITY
OF &LEN DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS IN ITEM C. AND SHALL E%TEND 12' MIN.
BEHIND CURB.
B. REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT:
1. CONCRETE STRENGTH SBE AS SHOWN IN SPECUL NOTES.
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2. ALL CURBS SHALL BE INTEGR& WITH PAVEMENT AND SKML BE OF THE SAME STRENGTH AS
CONCRETE PAVEMENT.
3. MAL AND ARRANGEMENT OF PAVEMEM JOINTS, ALL TYPEB, BINLL BE AS SHOWN ON SHEET SD-PO3.
4. BAR TAPS S BE THIRTY DWMETERS.
5. REINFORCING STEEL SH BE %3 REBAR (3/B') ON 18' CENTERS.
C. SUBGRADE:
SUBGRADE UNDER ALL PAVEMENT SHML BE 6' THICK AND SHALL BE SNBNZED WITH AT LEAST 27 LBS.
PER W. W. MDMTED UNE. GOMPACTEO TO A DENSITY NOT LESS R 95 POICENT. !LABORATORY
017 LIME REQUIRED. MUST BE BLIBORDTO T -IE ATORY TEST AMY BEINWM DEPARTMENT
PROVIDED AT LEAST DETERMINE
LESf 36 LBS. OF LIME PER
SQ. YD. IS USED. SEE ITEM 4.5.* SPECML PROVISIONS.
D. BAR CHAIRS OR AN MPNOVm DEVICE SHALL BE FURNISHED.
E. NO TRAFFIC ON FINISHED SUBGRADE SHALL BE PERMITTED.
AFTER REINFORCING STEEL IS INSTA ABOVE SUBGRADE, NO
TONSIL SIVLL BE PERMITTED BEFORE OR DURING THE PLACING
OF CONCRETE SEE GEM S.B.2. SPECML PROASI0N5.
F. CROSS SLOPE OF STRAIGHT CROWN STREETS 6HALL BE 1/4' PER FOOT UNLESS APPROVED BY CITY ENGINEER.
G. PAVEMENT THICKNESS AND STRENGTHS SRALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
M6p-6'_ *ODD PSI COMP.
M6D-8'- *000 PSI COMP.
M4D-B'- 4000 PSI COMP.
040-7- 3000 PSI COMP.
C2U-T- 3000 PSI COMP.
M,U-6'- 3000 PSI COMP.
FIRE LANES -6'- 3000 PSI COMP.
H. ASS SPECIFIED INREM2155. T0� BEANO CEDING SHALL BE IN GROUND
ACCORDUICCE�WITH GEMS 38,339.310
AND 3.11 OF THE SPECML PROVISIONS AND SPECIFICAMNI,
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION DETAl15
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I CITY OF ALLEN GENERAL NOTES
PUBLIC WORKS Ordinance No. 1950-6-01 LNtE REv wTE: SNEER
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING ANY 1991 JAN 1999 50 -PD1
GENERAL NOTES:
ALL CONCRETE DRAINAGE STRUCTURES SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM COMPRESSED
STRENGTH OF 3600 P.S.I.
2,
ALL CRUSHED STONE SHALL
BE 3/4*,
PASSING #4 SIEVE.
3.
ELIMINATE FIELD JOINTS AND
REDUCE
HAND TROWLES
4. RAMNECK COMPOUND FOR BETTER SEAL AT JOINTS.
5. ALL STORM SEWER PIPE SHALL BE CAMERA INSPECTED
PRIOR TO FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT.
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
jAm= STORM DRAINAGE
I CITY OF ALLEN GENERAL NOTES
PUBLIC WORKS DATE: REV DA E: SHEET:
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING Ordinance No. 1950-6-01 MAY 1991 MAR 2001 5o-001
1
MANHOLE DROP CONNECTION
1 ALL SANITARY
SHALL TBE PEC. SDR -35 PIPE. OTHER PIPES SHALL
BESTO APPROVAL
2. SANITARY SEWER LATERALS SHALL INCLUDE 4" TEE WYE BEND, PIPE AND TWO
WAY CLEANOUT AS PER DETAIL INSTALLED 10 FEET DOWNSTREAM FROM THE WATER
MAIN SERVICE OTHERWISE
PIPE INDICATED ON HE PLANS. 6'
LATERALS REQUIRE MANHOLE AT MAIN SEWER
3. SANITARY SEWER PIPE JOINTS SHALL CONFORM TO ASTM DESIGNATIONS FOR
P.V.C. PIPE.
4 TO HE OTHERWISE STANDARD SPECIFICATION AND/OR SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION ALL MATERIAL AND SHALL CONFORM
PROVISIONS.
5 THE
EVENT AN
ITEM DIS NOT COVERED
IN THE CITY OF ALLEN SPECIFICATIONS,
THEN
6. DROP MANHOLE REQUIRED FOR GRADE DIFFERENCES OF 18" OR GREATER.
7. AIR TEST MANHOLE AND VACUUM TEST MANHOLE AFTER INSTALLATION.
8. CAMERA INSPECT AND AIR TEST PRIOR TO FINAL ACCEPTNCE OF PROJECT.
AA STANDARD CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
SANITARY SEWER
C -- GENERAL NOTES REv ��, sNEEr
PUBLIC WORKS Ordinance No. 1950-6-01 �MAr 1991 MAR tool so-ssoI
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
PAVING REPAIR
JOINT 10,
Kim. OEPnN
HMAC SURFACE TREATMENT
8' MIN.—NDO psi
C. ITMSTNATCH IF
N0. J BNS (1e' O.R.EW) MORE THAN B' THICK)
INnUL MKFIL COMPACTED
TO 95x STANDARD PROCTOR
PROPOSED
UTILITY EMBEDMENT COMPACRD
COMMIT
TO 95x STANDARD PRDCTOIt
ASPHALT STREET
OR DRIVEWAY REPAIR
N.T.S.
NOTES:
1. Repair shall extend to V
beyond each side of trench (Bd)
2. Repairs shall match existing grade
3. Field densities to be verified
by testing lab at utility expense
4. Utility embedment earticle size
shall not exceed 6 in any direction
5. Concrete base may be substituted
for asphalt at owner's discretion
(N.T.S.)
1 Ordinance No. 1950-6-01 STANDARD CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
UTILITY INSTALLATION PAVING REPAIR, ASPHALT
CITY OF ALIEN BENEATH ASPHALT
DATE:
REY DATE: I SHEET:
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING ROAD SURFACE IAN 2001 CP—POJ
NO. 3 BARS (18'
PROPOSED
CONDUR
NOTES:
1. REPAIRS SIWl EXTEND TO 1'
BEYOND £ADH SIDE OF TRENCH (BJ)
2. REINFORCEMEM CHAIRS OR APPROVED
DEVICE SH BE USED
3. REPAIRS SH MATCH EXISTING GRADE
♦. nnDENSITIES TO BE VDBFIED
BY TESTING AMB AT MM EXPENSE
5. UTIDIY EIABOMENT PARTICI£ SCE
SNAIL NOT EXCEED 6" IN ANY DIRECTION
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
PANNG REPAIR
(W +2)
CONCRETE STREET
OR DRIVEWAY WAR
N.T.S.
(N.T.S.)
a� 1.)973m]
-3600 vM
MATCH COST. IF
M 6' THICK)
INITIAL BACKFlL COMPACTED
M 95Z STANDARD PROCTOR
UTBDY EMBEDMIDT COMPACTED
TO 95X STANDARD PROCTOR
Ordinance No. 1950-6-01
UTILITY INSTALLATION
BENEATH CONCRETE
ROAD SURFACE
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
PAVING REPAIR. CONCRETE
DATEI REV DATE: I SHEET:
JAN 2101 CP -PO2
CHANND. SUPE 3:1 MAX
1/Y ONAM"ER
2- MIN. / R CREEK OR CHANNR
I R Oi PIPE �2' MIN. BROW R PIPE
SECTION A—A
TYPE C HEADWALL
N T.S
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ordinance NO. 1950-6-01 STOAM DRNNACE
CITY OF ALLEN TYPE C HEADWALL
PUBLIC WORKS [DATE. DEPARTMENT DF ENGINEERING 1991 JAN 1999 SD -D30
_ MATON EXISTING 4' OR 5' (SD -P3 )
3S' /N DMN TOWARD STREET
EDGED .5' R
NO. 3 BARS (1B' O.R.E.W)
PROPOSED
CONDUIT
NOTES:
1. REPMRS SHALL INCLUDE NLL WIDM
OF SIDEWALK. INDEPENDENT OF W.
2. REINFORCEMENT CHARS OR APPROVED
DEVICE SHALL BE USED
3. SIDEW" JOINTS SW BE PER CfTY
OF ALLEN SD -P33
4. ALL DISTJRDED ARFA9 SHALL BE
SODDED (UNI -ESS OTHERWISE APPROVED)
5. PIELO DENSITIES TO BE VERIFIED
BY TESTING LAB AT MM EXPENSE
6. BACKRL AND EMBEDMENT PARIICIE SUE
SNAL NOT EXCEED B" IN ANY DIRECTION
CITY OF ALLEN
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
CUSHION SAND
INITIAL BACKFIL COMPACTED
TO 955 STANDARD PROCTOR
UTLTTY EMBEDMENT COMPACTED
TO 95% STANDARD PROCTOR
SIDEWALK REPMR
N.TS.
Ordinance No. 1950-6-01
UTILITY INSTALLATION
BENEATH SIDEWALK
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
SIDEWALK REPAIR
DATE: I REV DATE: I SHEET:
JAN 2001 CP-PO1
GENERAL NOTES
1. CONCRETE SHN1 MA A MINIMUM COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF IMO P.S.L
AT 25 DAYS.
2. RONFORCING STEEL SHALL BE NEW BILLET STEEL CONFORMING TO THE
REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM A -615 -GRAD.
3. CONCRETE FOR DRILLED PIERS SHN1 BE PLACED WITHIN B HOURS OF
DRILLING PIER HOLES.
I. BRICK MASONRY SIV11 BE AS SPECIFIED IN REM 2.3.6 OF THE SPECIAL
PRONRMONS.
5. MUM SHALL BE TYPE 'S'.
6. CONSTRUCTIN SWLLL BE M A WR6WCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
'REWMENDED PRACTICE FOR ENGINEERED BRICK MASONRY - BRICK
INSTITUTE OF AMENIF/.
7. USE /9 GWM 1 3/4' WIDE GN.VMRED IAMER WIRE TO E LEND
HORIZONTAL IN WALL PAREL DURAWALL CORP. EVERY COURSE.
B. /B WGE WIRE FAFBRICATED AS SHOWN BEIWEEM EACH COURSE OF
OLUMN BRIGK.
9. THE WALL SH BE A MINIMUM OF EIGHT FEET IN HOCM AS MEASURED
FROM THE NEAREST ALLEY EDGE OR SIDEWALK GRADE, WHICHEVER IS
HIGHER. THE COLOR OF THE WALL SHALL BE UMRED TO ENOH-TONE
COLORS, EKCLUDING GRAY, GREEN AND WHITE THE COLOR OF THE WALL
SIA1 BE UNIFORM ON EACH SIDE OF A THOROUGHFARE FOR THE ENTIRE
LENGTH BETWEEN TWO INTERSECTING TYPE A.B. OR C THOROUGHFARES,
UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.
THE FINISH OF ME WALL SW1.1 BE CONSISTENT ON ALL SURFACE.
10. SCREENING WALLS MAY BE LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY UNE
IF A HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION IS ESTARUSHED AND WILL
PRWIDE MAINTENANCE FOR SAID WALL FOR A PERIOD OF SO
YEARS. IF THE WNL IS NOT MNNWNEU BY A HOMEOWNER'S -
ASSOCIATON, THEN ALL PMIS OF THE WNL ME TO BE TWO
FEET INTO THE RIGHT -DF -WAY UNLESS WRITTEN MPRWALS
IS RECEIVED FROM THE CRY ENGINEER'S OFFICE
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PUBUC WORKS
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
GENERAL NOTES:
PIER AND COLUMN DETAILS
FOR BRICK SCREENING WALLS
Ordinance No. 1950-6-01
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
PAVING
DATE REV DATE: SHEET:
SEPT 1991 1 MM 2001 9D -P16