A. To ensure that public street pavement is not degraded by trenching, excavation, or pavement restoration activities, the trench backfill and restoration section of the Transportation Department Design Manual shall be adhered to when trenching within the paved portion of the city right-of-way.

B. Modifications or exceptions to subsection A of this section may be approved by the director upon written request by the developer and demonstration of a satisfactory alternative.

C. A five-year moratorium on pavement trenching is effective upon completion of new street construction and upon pavement overlay of an existing street.

D. Modifications or exceptions to subsection C of this section may be approved by the director under compelling circumstances and emergencies, such as utility failures, main breaks, etc.

E. The nature and extent of pavement restoration shall be based on the city’s current trench restoration map and site specific requirements as determined by the right-of-way manager. (Ord. 6181 § 2, 2014.)