Emergency Work
Emergency work are exempted from this ordinance. "Emergency" means an unforeseen circumstance or circumstances or the resulting situation and that calls for immediate action to protect life, property, or public welfare from imminent harm. The term includes, but is not limited to a fire, a natural disaster, an automobile accident, a utility break, and a utility service interruption.
Any person conducting operations under an emergency must file an Emergency Exception Report with the Director of Public Works within 48 hours of the time construction begins in violation of the limitation.
Note: Utility Companies will file an Utility Minor Permit in lieu of the Emergency Exception Report.
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