[Adopted 10-12-1976 as Secs. 17-5 through 17-14 of Ch.
17 of the 1976 Code]
A.
All roads to be constructed shall be graded to the
full width of the right-of-way.
B.
Earthwork shall include clearing and grubbing, the
removal and replacement of all unsuitable material and the proper
preparation of subgrade.
C.
Where necessary, adequate under-drains shall be installed
as directed.
D.
A thick stand of permanent grass shall be obtained
by seeding or sodding. For seeded areas, there shall be at least three
inches of topsoil.
E.
Barricades shall be erected of an approved design.
[Amended 5-11-1992 by Ord. No. O-4-92[1]]
Maintenance standards for other public roads
shall be established by the City after consideration of each individual
case.
Street signs shall be erected at all intersections.
These signs shall show the names of intersecting streets and shall
be of durable metal construction conforming to the county standards.
Street signs may be obtained from the Department of Public Works at
cost.
A.
No public utility or other person shall cut into the
surface of any road in the City road system until a permit for the
same has been issued by the Department of Public Works and essential
notice has been given, in writing, to the City Manager or his designee
of the location, nature and extent of the cut and the length of time
it will be open.
[Amended 5-11-1992 by Ord. No. O-4-92[1]]
B.
In case of an emergency cut, notice shall be given
as soon as possible, but not more than 48 hours after it is made.
C.
In case of a cut, the person making it shall be responsible
for restoring the road base and surface to its former condition and
repairing paving failures and settlements due to the utility cut.
Repairs to cut areas shall be made in conformance with the applicable
standards and specifications.
No work on road pavement shall be started until
all underground utilities have been installed and properly backfilled.
The permittee shall be responsible for the maintenance
of vehicular and pedestrian traffic of the roadway within the permit
limits of work and shall provide materials, labor and equipment as
necessary to maintain traffic. Excavations or other hazards shall
be properly barricaded at all times and lighted at night, and proper
connections shall be controlled by placing calcium chloride or water,
or both. The permittee is required to keep the roadway shaped up by
grading as necessary and to correct muddy or soft subgrade by placing
temporary gravel or stone. The permittee is responsible for plowing
snow sufficiently to maintain access to inhabited residences or other
facilities until the road is finally accepted by the county. It shall
be the responsibility of the permittee to remove any dirt and debris
deposited on streets in and adjacent to the work area during the construction
period.
[Amended 5-11-1992 by Ord. No. O-4-92[1]]
All materials used in construction shall conform
in every detail to county standards and specifications and shall be
accepted by the City Manager or his designee.
The provisions of this article shall not conflict
with the Code of Prince George's County and shall meet at least the
minimum standards of the county.
[Amended 5-11-1992 by Ord. No. O-4-92[1]]
Final approval of construction work under any
permit shall be given by the City Manager or his designee.
[Amended 5-11-1992 by Ord. No. O-4-92[1]]
No special attempt has been made to standardize
any construction on rights-of-way other than those mentioned herein.
However, each problem will be studied by the City Manager or his designee
as an individual case, and solutions will be given for the special
conditions. This applies to bridges, culverts and other structures
and their appurtenances or such conditions encountered on or contiguous
to the project.
[Added 5-11-1992 by Ord. No. O-4-92]
Violation of any provision of this article shall be deemed a municipal infraction and shall be punishable as provided in § 1-20B of this Code.
