Presenter
Presented by Mr. Hertzberg
Recommendation
In Committee on Public Works & Environmental Services, July 18, 2001
Affirmative Recommendation
AS AMENDED
Title
An Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Article I. Streets and Sidewalks, Chapter 416: Obstructions, Section 416.03 "Street encroachments and major street obstructions; permit required"
Body
Be it resolved that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The Pittsburgh, Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Article I. Streets and Sidewalks, Chapter 416: Obstructions, Section 416.03 "Street encroachments and major street obstructions; permit required" is amended as follows:
(a) Except as set forth in subsection (e) below, no person shall erect, construct or maintain a permanent bridge, tunnel, vault or other encroachment in any public right-of-way without first obtaining a resolution from Council and permission from the Department of Public Works. Application therefor shall clearly indicate the purpose and proposed use of the encroachment, shall include a plan identifying the portion of the right-of-way in which the encroachment is requested, and shall include other information as may be required to demonstrate compliance with the Pittsburgh Code and with requirements for encroachments established by the Director of the Department of Public Works. Once granted, such encroachment and its use shall not be changed, modified or altered without reapplication to Council and the Department. The Director shall notify Council on a weekly basis of all individuals or entities who have made formal application for an encroachment, easement or vacation of a city street or right-of-way.
(b) The City Clerk shall notify the Director of the approval by Council of the resolution authorizing the encroachment permit. However, the Director shall not issue the permit until the applicant has paid the applicable...
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