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A. Applications for street opening permits shall include the following information:
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(1) Street opening application form. Application forms shall be obtained from the Township Clerk or Township Engineer.
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(2) Plan or sketch showing the location of the proposed work in relation to existing streets; existing facilities such as pavement, curbing, sidewalk, driveways, drainage facilities and utilities in the work area; and details of the proposed work including limits and depth of excavation, proposed facilities, and trench restoration details.
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(3) Estimate of quantities and cost of the work within the township right-of-way.
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(4) Application fee and escrow deposit.
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(5) Performance guaranty.
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(6) Certificate of insurance.
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B. The application shall include the name of the individual, firm, partnership, corporation or utility company for whom the work is being performed. The application shall be signed by a duly authorized officer or agent of the company for whom the work is being performed.
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C. The application and supporting documents shall be submitted to the Township Engineer.
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D. The Township Engineer shall be the issuing authority for street opening permits. Upon receipt of an application for a street opening permit, the Township Engineer shall submit one copy of the application to the Township Attorney for review.
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E. The Township Attorney shall review the application and provide comments to the Township Engineer.
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F. Upon completion of his review, the Township Engineer shall notify the applicant either that the application is approved or denied along with reasons for the denial. If, however, additional information is deemed necessary to complete his review, the Township Engineer shall notify the applicant of the additional information which is required to be submitted.
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G. A copy of the street opening permit shall be maintained on the work site by the contractor/permittee for inspection upon request by the proper authorities.
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H. All applicants granted a street opening permit shall be responsible for properly conducting the work in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
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