In order to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of our public
highways and for the safety and protection of the public, the Town of North
Haven does hereby adopt the following ordinance in accordance with the powers
granted by the Charter of the Town of North Haven and the General Statutes
of the State of Connecticut, as amended.
As used in this ordinance, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
CONTRACTOR
An individual, partnership or corporation approved by the Director
of Public Works to excavate within the town highway or street.
DIRECTOR
The Director of Public Works of the Town of North Haven or an individual,
partnership or corporation duly appointed by the town to undertake the duties
and exercise the authority herein conferred upon the Director, and also the
representatives of said Director when acting within and limited by particular
duties and powers assigned to each.
HIGHWAY
A street, public way or public right-of-way owned by the Town of
North Haven, including the entire width between the street lines or right-of-way
lines.
INSPECTOR
Any person duly authorized by the Director bearing proper credentials
and identification.
At the time of the issuance of the permit, the contractor shall receive
from the Director written rules and regulations concerning the manner in which
the excavation can be performed. These rules and regulations shall be in addition
to any other provision of this ordinance.
The following shall be exempted from the provisions of this ordinance:
A. Work duly authorized by town officials and performed
by town employees as a function of their assigned duties and responsibilities.
[Amended 8-30-1993 ATM]
B. Work performed by public utility companies above ground
to install, maintain, repair or replace service lines or utility poles or
adjust valves and manhole covers to grade or similar devices which, in the
opinion of the Director, require no significant amount of excavation.
C. Work performed under the control and supervision of the
State of Connecticut.
D. Minor repairs by the abutting property owners to the
curbs, planting areas, sidewalks or driveways.
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Provisions of this ordinance in effect at the time of issuance of a
permit will remain in force until such time that all outstanding requirements
have been adequately addressed.