HomeMy WebLinkAbout163 - 11/04/1986 - AMENDING CITY CODE REGARDING NOTICE GIVEN FOR ANY EXCAVATION ORDINANCE NO. 163, 1986
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING SECTION 95-6 OF THE CODE BY ADDING A
SUBSECTION REGARDING NOTICE GIVEN FOR ANY EXCAVATION
WHEREAS, Colorado state statutes require that the owners and/or
operators of any underground utilities be notified of any excavations
in the public right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City
of Fort Collins that the City Code reflect and reinforce the
requirements of the state statutes regarding notification before
excavation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that Section 95-6 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins be
amended to read as follows:
§95-6. Safety and protective requirements.
A. Whenever any person, under authority of this Article or
otherwise, shall place any obstruction in any street,
alley, sidewalk or other place or make any excavation
therein or alteration thereto, such person shall keep such
obstruction, excavation or alteration properly safeguarded
by substantial barricades, and between dusk and daylight,
adequate warning lights or flares shall be placed around
the obstruction, excavation or alteration in accordance
with Fort Collins Work Area Traffic Control Handbook. In
all instances, fire hydrants shall be kept clear of all
building material , dirt and rubbish, with clear and
adequate access to such hydrant from the roadway.
Existing gutters and other drainage courses shall be kept
open so as to allow adequate drainage. All excavations
shall be made in such a way as to protect any existing
surveying monuments and existing utilities. The Director
of Engineering Services shall have authority to specify
protective measures and minimum clearances regarding
existing utilities, and any such specifications shall be
followed. Sufficient shoring of excavations shall be
provided whenever needed or whenever deemed necessary by
the Director of Engineering Services.
B. ANY PERSON WHO WILL BE EXCAVATING OR ALTERING ANY STREET,
ALLEY, SIDEWALK OR OTHER PUBLIC PLACE OR EASEMENT SHALL
GIVE AT LEAST TWO (2) WORKING DAYS NOTICE OF SAID
EXCAVATION OR ALTERATION TO THE OWNERS AND/OR OPERATORS OF
ANY UNDERGROUND UTILITIES THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE
EXCAVATION OR ALTERATION.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading and ordered
published this 21st day of October, A.D. 1986, and to be presented for
final passage on the 4th day of November, A.D. 1986.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 4th day of November, A.D.
1986.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk