A. To obtain a right‑of‑way use permit the applicant shall file an application with the transportation department or other department designated by the city manager.

B. Every application shall include the location of the proposed right‑of‑way use, a description of the use, the planned duration of the use, applicant contact information, and all other information which may be required as specified in procedures adopted hereunder, and shall be accompanied by payment of the required fees.

Certain applicants such as utilities or franchised utilities may be involved in frequent use of the right-of-way for repair, maintenance and construction in a short period of time. To avoid the issuance of a new permit for each use, the city will issue a 90-day permit for multiple use.

C. The director shall examine each application submitted for review and approval to determine if it complies with the applicable provisions of this code and procedures adopted hereunder. Other departments that have authority over the proposed use activity will be required to review and approve or disapprove the application. The director may inspect the right-of-way proposed for use to determine any facts which may aid in determining whether a permit should be granted. If the director finds that the application conforms to the requirements of this code and procedures adopted hereunder, that the proposed use of such right-of-way will not unduly interfere with the rights and safety of the public, and if the application has not been disapproved by a department with authority, he may approve the permit, and may impose such conditions thereon as are reasonably necessary to protect the public health, welfare and safety and to mitigate any impacts resulting from the use.

D. All  applications for permits will be submitted 30 days or more before the planned need for the permit. If unforeseen conditions require expedited processing time the city will attempt to cooperate, but additional fees to cover additional costs to the city may be charged.

E. Upon submittal of a completed application, the traffic engineering services division shall collect from the applicant an application fee per the fee schedule adopted by the council. Permittees who have an approved monthly billing status will continue with that process. (Ord. 5009 § 5, 1997; Ord. 3533 § 1, 1985.)