SEC. 62.61. WORK WITHIN OR ON A PUBLIC STREET OR RIGHT-OF-WAY, OBSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC STREET OR RIGHT-OF-WAY – PERMIT REQUIRED, REGULATIONS, PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE.

SEC. 62.61. WORK WITHIN OR ON A PUBLIC STREET OR RIGHT-OF-WAY, OBSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC STREET OR RIGHT-OF-WAY – PERMIT REQUIRED, REGULATIONS, PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE. (Amended by Ord. No. 186,854, Eff. 1/14/21.) (a) Definitions. 1. “ Activity Permissible within a Public Street ” is defined as any activity permitted by this Code, or authorized by the Board of Public Works. 2. “ Peak Hour Construction and Right-of- Way Obstruction Regulations ” is defined as regulations contained in this section that control and limit construction and obstruction activity in the public right of way during “Peak Traffic Hours.” 3. “ Peak Traffic Hours ” is defined as Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 4. “ Street Classifications Subject to Work Hour Restrictions ” is defined as boulevards and avenues, or collector streets, as designated in the Mobility Plan 2035. 5. “ Temporary Street Closure ” is defined as the temporary restriction of vehicular traffic for construction purposes authorized by a valid permit, and an approved “Traffic Management Plan.” 6. “ Traffic Lane Closure ” is defined as any activity within the public street (from curb-line to curb-line), or in an alley, which reduces the usable width to the point where one or more lanes of traffic cannot move safely and efficiently. 7. “ Traffic Management Plan ” is defined as a plan that addresses traffic control requirements in a construction area, and along detour routes. (b) Permit Required. Unless otherwise exempt, no person shall effect a Traffic Lane Closure, perform work within or on any Public Street or public right-of-way, or obstruct any Public Street or public right-of-way for any reason without first applying for and obtaining the applicable permit from the Bureau of Engineering or the Bureau of Street Services, and following all applicable conditions and requirements of the permit. (c) Permit Required to be Kept On-Site. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,666, Eff. 12/19/22.) No person shall fail to keep such permit at all times at the place where the work is being done nor fail, upon demand, to show such permit to any City employee upon request. A violation of this subsection is subject to an administrative fine specified in Subsection 62.61(f). (d) Work During Peak Traffic Hours. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,666, Eff.