10.26.2021-SBN-Standards-Manufacturer-Additions-Minor-Revisions-final

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SECTION 1 – GENERAL MISCELLANEOUS 4 application for Encroachment Revocable Permit is located on the City’s website at https://southbendin.gov/board/public-works/. 1-7.4 FEE EXEMPTIONS City funded or city utility funded public improvement projects shall not be subject to city permit fees, yet the contractor must apply and receive approval for occupancy and other permits before working in the City’s Right-of-Way. For City projects, the Contractor performing the work is required to post bonds, surety, etc. and meet the City’s qualifications before performing the work. 1-7.5 CURB CUT APPLICATIONS All new approach construction requiring a curb cut or modification of an existing approach shall require a Curb Cut application which requires review and approval prior to the sidewalk/construction permits being issued. The permits are required before commencing with the work in the City’s Right- of-Way. All driveways and approaches shall be constructed in accordance with these standards – including provisions or correction for the pedestrian access route – as further described and provided in Section 2 - Streets, Walkways, and Paths. Notwithstanding any other provisions, driveways and approaches are not allowed across non-access easements, where prohibited by separate action, or where they are determined by the City Engineer to create a hazard or impede the traveling public on the roadway due to location or other considerations. The application can be found on the City’s Right-of-Way Permit Office webpage. 1-7.6 ADDITIONAL PERMITS AND FEES Depending on the nature of the work proposed within the City's Right-of-Way, additional permits and engineering review fees may be required. Additional information can be found on the City's website. 1-8 UTILITY WORK Utilities located in the City’s Right-of-Way shall be installed in accordance with these standards and other applicable ordinances. For general utility permitting, the Utility will be required to install the proposed facility as close as practical to be consistent with the typical sections in Section 2 - Streets, Walkways, and Paths. 1-8.1 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC REQUIREMENTS In the use of the City’s Right-of-Way, utilities will be given consideration in conjunction with the traffic requirements of the adjacent roadway and nearby intersections. Both excavation and occupancy require traffic control and permits through the City’s Permit Office. Maintenance of traffic for both motor vehicles and pedestrians shall be provided when the proposed work interferes with either or both. 1-8.2 PERMITS BEFORE COMMENCING WORK All utilities – new placement, replacement, and extension – shall secure both state and local permit approvals for the above grade or below grade Right-of-Way occupations. The utility, or its designated agent, shall submit for and receive all necessary permits in accordance with Chapter 18 – Streets and Sidewalks in the City’s Municipal Code and the requirements of this standard.