HomeMy WebLinkAboutE6. Grand Terrace Municipal Code AmendmentJanuary 9, 2024 1
Grand Terrace
Municipal Code
Amendment:
Chapter 12.08
Street
Excavations
2030 Vision
Statement
Goal #2
Maintain
public safety
background
The City implemented Ordinance
No. 64, initially introducing
regulations for excavations and
trenching in public rights of way in
1982, with subsequent amendments
in 1990, 2005, and 2020 addressing
cash deposits, fines for non-
compliance, and granting the City
Council authority over fees and
deposits.
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Ordinance
No. 64
Ordinance
No. 125
Ordinance
No. 218
Ordinance
No. 330
overview
STREAMLINING
CONTENT
UPDATING LANGUAGE TO
ALIGN WITH PREVAILING
STANDARDS
REMOVAL OF
“ATTACHMENT A:
SPECIFICATIONS FOR
CONSTRUCTION
WITHIN THE RIGHT
OF WAY”
UPDATE EXISTING
STREET PAVEMENT
MORATORIUM
ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE
streamlining content
Addition of definitions
Elimination of redundant language.
Ensuring conformity with the latest engineering standards and guidelines.
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completed
street
improvements
introduction of revised pavement
moratorium
New Section 12.08.330 proposed –New Pavement Moratorium.
Designed to mitigate pavement degradation and uphold street structural integrity.
Aims to ensure a smooth surface for all transportation modes and minimize
negative visual impacts.
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key provisions of pavement
moratorium
A. NOTICE PRIOR TO CITY-INITIATED CONSTRUCTION
B. LIMITATIONS ON EXCAVATION FOR RECENTLY CONSTRUCTED STREETS:
o Post -Construction Moratorium: No excavation on pavement surface for five (5) years
from completion or recordation of a notice of completion.
o Exception for slurry-sealed streets: Three (3) years moratorium unless the applicant
covers the cost of resurfacing with a minimum two-inch-thick asphaltic concrete cap.
o Resurfacing must span 50 feet on either side of the proposed excavation on a
longitudinal basis from the centerline of the street as specified by the city engineer.
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exceptions to the moratorium
include…
Emergencies which endanger life, or
public health and safety.
Work that is mandated by city, state or
federal legislation.
Service to buildings or properties where
no other reasonable means of providing
service exist.”
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recommendation
SUPPLY CHAINS
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Introduce and conduct the first reading by
title only of the proposed ordinance
amending Chapter 12.08- Street Excavations.
If approved, staff will return for a 2nd reading and adoption
30 days later.
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thank you.