§ 10-20-020 — Safe closure of the public way

10-20-020 Safe closure of the public way.

(a) Any person whose work results in the closure of the public way shall ensure the work site provides the appropriate traffic control devices, as that term is defined in Section 9-4-010, and takes appropriate measures to warn the public of the closure. Appropriate traffic control devices and measures for the situation shall be set by the Commissioner of Transportation by rule, including any applicable standards for construction canopies required under Section 10-28-284 of the Code. Any person who violates this section or rules promulgated hereunder shall be fined no less than $500 and no more than $2,500 for each violation. Each day that a violation shall continue shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. (b) The Commissioner of Transportation shall semiannually report to the City Council Committee on Transportation and Public Way, or its successor committee, regarding all changes made to rules pursuant to this section. Upon request of the Chair of the Committee, the Commissioner of Transportation or the Commissioner's designee shall present such report at a subject matter hearing of the Committee. (Added Coun. J. 12-14-22, p. 58216, § 6) Editor's note – Coun. J. 1-14-97, p. 37762, § 5, renumbered former § 10-20-020 as § 10-20-115.