§ 24-158. Colocation of resources and joint excavation.

Colocation of resources is encouraged. The city engineer may disallow or limit excavation or other work proposed to be performed in an area where similar work has been performed within the prior five (5) years, subject to the exceptions listed in section 24-165.

Whenever applicants propose work or construction in the same block or area of the city, the city shall condition permits for such work in a manner that maximizes coordination and minimizes the total period of construction. Such work may be conditioned to require the applicants to participate in a single excavation with the bond to reflect the pro rata share of the work. Applicants may seek a waiver of the joint excavation requirements with respect to a particular excavation. Within twenty (20) calendar days of receipt of a written request for a waiver, the city engineer or his designee shall render a decision upon such a request, taking into account the impact of the proposed excavation on the neighborhood and the public health, safety, welfare, and convenience.

(Ord. of 10-21-14(1))