[Adopted 11-20-2002 by L.L. No. 8-2002]
Surface excavation or pavement cuts of any type shall not be conducted on any highway or roadway of the Town of Van Buren without first obtaining a permit for such excavation or pavement cut from the Highway Superintendent. Application for such permit shall be made on a form prescribed by the Highway Superintendent, which shall describe the excavation or pavement cut intended, the reason therefor, measures for the protection of the public and the flow of traffic during the period of the work anticipated, and the proposed method and materials for repairing the excavation or pavement cut.
No permit for surface excavation or pavement cut of any highway or roadway of the Town of Van Buren shall be granted unless the applicant has posted security in the form of cash, bond or letter of credit to ensure the completion of all work to restore the pavement surface to its condition prior to the excavation or cut to the satisfaction of the Highway Superintendent. The amount of such bond shall be determined by the Highway Superintendent, but shall not be less than $1,000 or 10% or the total job cost, whichever is greater. The form of any noncash security offered by the applicant shall be approved by the attorney for the Town.