§ 43-20. Installation of pipelines on, under or across public property.

(a)

The operator shall seek a pipeline license agreement with the city for the purpose of constructing, laying, maintaining, operating, repairing, replacing and/or removing pipelines on, under, or across any city-owned property, including but not limited to streets rights-of-way. In addition, right-of-way utility permits will be required for each crossing or encroachment of a city street, right-of-way or easement.

(b)

The operator shall:

(1)

Not interfere with or damage existing water, sewer or gas lines or the facilities of public utilities located on, under or across the course of such rights-of-way.

(2)

Furnish to the inspector an exhibit showing the location of the overall proposed pipeline for the submitted route, within the city limits, as well as indicating all property owners along the route and all city rights-of-way and easement crossings.

(3)

Construct such lines out of pipe in accordance with the city codes and regulations properly cased and vented if under a street.

(4)

Grade, level and restore such property to the same surface condition, as nearly as practicable, as existed when operations for the drilling of the well were first commenced.

(c)

No gas well or pipeline operations shall be within any of the streets or alleys of the city and/or projected streets or alleys shown by the current comprehensive plan of the city, and no street or alley shall be blocked or encumbered or closed due to any exploration, drilling or production operations unless prior consent is obtained from the inspector or the city council, where required by ordinance. Where permitted, any consent from the inspector shall be temporary in nature and state the number of hours and/or days that any street or alley may be blocked, encumbered or closed.

(Ord. No. O-2011-010-11, § 1(Exh. A), 9-12-11)