§ 12.20.020. Filing and approval of specifications.

Except for initial improvements of "Subdivisions of hillside lands," the procedure for improvement of which is set forth in Chapter 16.28 and Sections 16.32.010 through 16.32.030, inclusive, of this code, no permission to perform work in public streets or easements by private contract shall be granted, unless the persons applying for the permission shall have furnished the following requirements to the Director of Public Works/Superintendent of Streets for his or her approval and acceptance:

A.

Plans and specifications for the work together with an estimate of the cost of the work, prepared by a registered civil engineer;

B.

A petition to the Director of Public Works/Superintendent of Streets from the applicant requesting permission to do the work. The petition shall include a statement as to the estimated number of days necessary to complete the project (which estimate may be modified by the Director of Public Works/Superintendent of Streets);

C.

A deposit sufficient to cover the fees and compensation specified in approved city policies.

All work performed shall be to the satisfaction and acceptance of the Superintendent of Streets/ Director of Public Works in conformity with the plans and specifications approved and within the estimated time.

(Amended during 1997 codification; prior code § 6-2.21)