Item 36 - Ordinance: Preservation of Arterial Streets, Local Streets, and Alleys

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2/24/2021 Santa Ana, CA Code of Ordinances 1/1 (a) (1) (2) (b) (c) (d) (e) Sec. 33-54. - Preservation of newly constructed and reconstructed arterial streets. In order to preserve the ride quality, structural integrity and appearance of newly constructed or reconstructed arterial streets, the following conditions are hereby imposed: Cutting or opening arterial streets. Newly constructed or resurfaced arterial streets shall not be cut or opened for a period of five (5) years following construction or resurfacing, except in the case of emergency or imminent peril to life, limb or property, as determined by the city engineer. Upon a showing of good cause, the city engineer may permit newly constructed or resurfaced arterial streets to be cut or opened prior to expiration of the five-year period following construction or resurfacing. Any such exception shall require specific written approval by the city engineer. Connection of service lateral. For new utilities' service laterals, a maximum street opening of four (4) feet by four (4) feet may be made directly over the utility for purposes of connecting the service lateral. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the lateral itself shall be bored or jacked from the property line of the property being serviced. Compliance with construction requirements. All street openings, trenching, backfilling and resurfacing shall at all times comply with the City of Santa Ana Standard Plans, as specifically approved in writing by the city engineer. Requirement of permit. All street openings shall be subject to the then-current street work permit requirements and fees. Appeal. An applicant shall have the right to appeal any decision of the director of public works under this section 33-54 pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 3 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. (Ord. No. NS-2054, § 1, 4-16-90; Ord. No. NS-2447, § 7, 10-2-00) EXHIBIT 1Current Municipal Code