As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
EXCAVATION
Includes the removal of any portion of the existing street,
including pavement, curbing, sidewalks or grass areas.
PERMIT
The written permission from the administering agency, the
Ashland Highway Division.
STREET
Any accepted street (public way) under the jurisdiction of
the Town of Ashland.
No person or organization shall make any excavation, including
driveway openings or curb cuts, in any street without first obtaining
a permit, except as otherwise provided by this chapter. Permits may
be obtained from the Ashland Highway Division, Ponderosa Road, Ashland,
Massachusetts, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m. Permits must be obtained at least forty-eight (48) hours
before the beginning of work.
Permits will be issued for a period of thirty (30) days. An
extension of thirty (30) days may be obtained, in writing, from the
Highway Division. All excavations and permanent repairs shall be completed
in full and approved by the Highway Division within the permit time
period.
Permits must be kept at the job site during the progress of
the work and must be shown, upon request, to authorized Ashland Highway
Division personnel.