Chapter 12.04
STREET EXCAVATIONS
Sections:
12.04.020 Conditions of permit.
12.04.040 Inspection and acceptance.
12.04.010 Permit required.
It is hereby declared that any person or utility excavating or boring in or in any manner changing the natural drainage course or obstructing free flow of traffic along any road, right-of-way, or any town property within the town of Yarrow Point shall, prior to the commencement of any such work, secure a permit authorizing such work. (Ord. 610 § 1, 2010; Ord. 377 § 1, 1991)
12.04.020 Conditions of permit.
All permits issued under this chapter are and shall be subject to the following conditions:
A. Before any person or utility shall engage in work as described in YPMC 12.04.010, he/she shall obtain a license from the State of Washington, Division of Professional Licensing.
B. In performing work under such permits, the applicant shall restore any road, right-of-way, walkway or other town property in or upon which such work is done, to the same condition or better to the satisfaction of the town engineer or his authorized delegate.
C. In performing work under such permits, the applicant agrees to hold the town harmless from any and all liability that might arise by reason of his/her work in, on or about the town rights-of-way or other town property.
D. In performing work under such permits, the applicant and his/her agent agree to hold the town harmless from any damage or injury to their property or facilities in, on or about the town rights-of-way.
E. The applicant or their agent (contractor) shall deliver to the town satisfactory proof that the applicant or their agent has in full force and effect, for the period for which the permit is sought, a liability insurance policy with a reputable insurance company in the minimum limits of $1,000,000 per individual and $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and $50,000 per accident for property damage, insuring the applicant and the town against liability for claims or demands for damages that might arise as the result of work done under the permit. Said insurance policy shall name the town of Yarrow Point as an additional insured.
F. Fees for right-of-way use permits shall be established by council resolution.
G. In regard to street openings, the town engineer shall also have the right to require an applicant to furnish the town of Yarrow Point with a cash deposit in a sum to be established by the town engineer, which cash deposit shall guarantee restoration of the street, right-of-way or other town property in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Said cash deposit shall be delivered to the clerk/treasurer of the town of Yarrow Point prior to the commencement of any activity authorized by permission granted by the town engineer and shall be retained by the town for a period of one year following completion of the work involved. In the event that said work requires special inspection by the town engineer, and said inspection costs exceed the fee as established by the council by resolution, the cost of such inspection shall be deducted from the cash deposit.
H. Permits issued pursuant to this section shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance. (Ord. 610 § 1, 2010; Ord. 377 § 2, 1991)
12.04.030 Plans required.
A. The applicant shall submit a site plan as part of the required right-of-way permit. The site plan shall clearly show the proposed impacts to the right-of-way. The town may ask for additional details as deemed necessary to review the application.
B. No complete road closures may occur within the town at any time except in an emergency.
C. Only asphalt driveway approaches are allowed within the public right-of-way.
D. Grading activities proposed within the public right-of-way shall not vary from existing grade by more than one foot.
E. In the case of a new or modified driveway approach made to a public right-of-way, a thickened edge shall be provided to prohibit downstream properties from collecting and/or conveying any runoff from the public right-of-way.
F. There shall be no more than two driveways for entry and exit from a lot.
G. A driveway within the right-of-way shall not be less than 10 feet in width and shall not exceed 20 feet in width.
H. The aggregate width of all driveways within the right-of-way shall not exceed 20 feet. (Ord. 711 § 2, 2021; Ord. 610 § 1, 2010; Ord. 377 § 3, 1991)
12.04.040 Inspection and acceptance.
The town engineer shall promulgate specifications and standards for work in, on or about the town property, shall inspect such work, and, if in conformity with those standards and specifications, accept the project upon completion. (Ord. 610 § 1, 2010; Ord. 377 § 4, 1991)
12.04.050 Violation – Penalties.
Repealed by Ord. 610. (Ord. 377 § 5, 1991)