Chapter 14.04
CURB CUTS
Sections:
14.04.010 Permit required to lay pipes or set poles.
14.04.020 Application for permit to lay pipes or set poles.
14.04.030 Permit issuance—Refusal—Appeal.
14.04.050 Record of permits and maps to be kept.
14.04.060 Penalty for violation of CMC 14.04.010.
14.04.070 Permit required to cut curbs.
14.04.080 Conformance to specifications.
14.04.090 Application for permit to cut curbs.
14.04.100 Inspection of work by city engineer.
14.04.120 Penalty for violation.
14.04.010 Permit required to lay pipes or set poles.
No person, firm or corporation shall lay any gas, water or conduit pipe, or set any telegraph, telephone, electric light, power or other pole for any purpose, or lay any rail or do any construction work of any kind on or within any of the streets, alleys or other public places within the corporate limits of the city without having first secured a permit therefor in the manner provided in this chapter. (Ord. 270 § 1, 1912).
14.04.020 Application for permit to lay pipes or set poles.
Before any permit for the use of any street or other public place for any of the purposes set forth in CMC 14.04.010 shall be granted the person, firm or corporation desiring the permit shall file in the office of the city engineer an application therefor stating the purpose for which the street or other public places to be used, and accompanied by a detail drawing or blueprint, if deemed necessary by the city engineer, showing the exact location and extent of the construction work to be installed, both as to ground plan and elevations. (Ord. 270 § 2, 1912).
14.04.030 Permit issuance—Refusal—Appeal.
If in the judgment of the city engineer, the proposed construction constitutes a proper use of the street or other public place and is so planned as not to interfere unduly with future or present improvements in the street or other public place, he shall, upon the payment of the charges, if any, hereinafter provided for, grant a permit to do such work, otherwise a permit shall not be granted until the plan of the work and the application therefor shall have been so changed that in his judgment it is proper. Provided, however, that in case any person deems himself aggrieved by any decision of the city engineer relating to the issuance or refusal of such permit he may, within ten days after filing application and its rejection, appeal to the city council, who shall pass upon the appeal at its next regular meeting, and whose decision shall be final. (Ord. 1848 § 84, 1995: Ord. 270 § 3, 1912).
14.04.040 Surveying charge.
In case any surveying is necessary in order to definitely locate the work to be installed, or to determine the property of the work as outlined upon the application, such surveying shall be done by an independent licensed surveyor. (Ord. 1848 § 85, 1995: Ord. 270 § 4, 1912).
14.04.050 Record of permits and maps to be kept.
The city engineer shall keep record maps showing the location of all work for which permits are issued under this chapter, both as to plan and elevation, and shall keep a complete file of all permits issued, together as such other data as he may deem necessary to make this chapter effective. (Ord. 270 § 5, 1912).
14.04.060 Penalty for violation of CMC 14.04.010.
Any person violating any of the provisions of CMC 14.04.010 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 1848 § 86, 1995: Ord. 270 § 6, 1912).
14.04.070 Permit required to cut curbs.
No person, firm or corporation shall hereafter be permitted to cut, break, remove or otherwise damage any curb, sidewalk or street within the corporate limits of the city for the purpose of installing a private driveway or for any other purpose whatsoever without first obtaining a permit so to do as hereinafter provided. (Ord. 552 § 1, 1924).
14.04.080 Conformance to specifications.
No private entrance or driveway or other work requiring the cutting, breaking, damaging or removal of any curb, sidewalk or street shall be hereafter built or installed within the city unless and except it conforms to the plans and specifications prepared by the city engineer of said city and on file in the office of the city engineer. (Ord. 1848 § 87, 1995: Ord. 552 § 2, 1924).
14.04.090 Application for permit to cut curbs.
Application for permit hereunder shall be made to the city engineer and before same is issued shall be approved by the city engineer or his duly authorized representative. (Ord. 1848 § 88, 1995: Ord. 552 § 3, 1924).
14.04.100 Inspection of work by city engineer.
Whenever any work is done under permit granted under the provisions of this chapter, the work shall be inspected by the city engineer of the city of Centralia and shall be in conformity with the plans and specifications prepared by the city engineer and on file in the office of the city engineer. (Ord. 1848 § 89, 1995: Ord. 552 § 4, 1924).
14.04.120 Penalty for violation.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 1848 § 91, 1995: Ord. 552 § 6, 1924).