The following words shall have the meanings as indicated for
the purpose of this chapter:
CRANE
A machine for lifting or lowering a load and moving it horizontally,
in which the hoisting mechanism is an integral part of the machine.
It may be driven manually or by power and may be a fixed or a mobile
machine, but does not include stackers, lift trucks, power shovels,
backhoes, or excavators.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
All areas of a public right-of-way, including but not limited
to the paved or unpaved cartway, sidewalks, and any grass, brick or
earthen strip between curb and sidewalk.
The application for the required permit shall be made in writing
on the form(s) prescribed by the City Engineer. The application shall
set forth the property street address; location and description of
the area for which the crane is to be set; the name and address of
the applicant; type, weight and dimensions of crane; purpose of the
proposed work to be completed; and approximate time required to complete
the work. In addition, the applicant shall furnish such additional
information as the City Engineer may require.
Within five days from the refusal by the City Engineer to issue
any permit, or the revocation thereof, any applicant may appeal in
the manner provided by the law for appeals from the decisions of local
agencies.
Before the issuance of any such permit, the applicant therefor,
as principal, shall execute and file with the office of the City Engineer
a bond, conditioned that the applicant shall be responsible to repair
any and all damages to City pavement that may be caused by the erection
and operation of said crane. The bond shall be signed by the applicant
and shall be in the amount of $100,000. The bond shall remain in effect
for a period of one year, unless damage is caused to the right-of-way
during the permit period, in which case the bond shall remain in effect
for a period of two years. A reputable surety company licensed to
do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall execute such
bond.
In the event any damage is caused by the placement or use of
the crane, it shall be the duty of the person receiving the permit,
in the manner set forth in this chapter, to cause promptly any such
damaged streets, curb, sidewalks, underground utilities, etc., to
be restored to good order and repair in accordance with the City of
Harrisburg's Standard Specifications.
Any person or persons, firm or corporation hereafter granted
a permit to set a crane in the paved roadway of any public street
within the City shall, for the protection of the traveling public,
erect and maintain barricades and warning lights, per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation's rules and regulations regarding
work zone traffic controls.
Whenever notice is necessary under this chapter, such notice
shall be properly served upon such owner if a copy thereof is delivered
to the owners personally; or by leaving a notice at the usual place
of abode with someone of suitable age and discretion, who shall be
informed of the content thereof; or by certified or registered mail,
addressed to the owner at the last known address, with return receipt
showing it has been delivered. If the return receipt shows that it
has not been delivered, then service may be made by posting a copy
thereof in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected
by such notice. Such notice shall set forth a reasonable time for
such compliance to be accomplished.