§ 40-137 — Drawings to accompany application; exceptions

Sec. 40-137. - Drawings to accompany application; exceptions.

(a) Unless otherwise provided in the rules and regulations promulgated under section 40-128 of this Code, each application shall be accompanied by drawings and specifications, which shall show: (1) The location of the excavation; (2) The method and manner in which the excavation will be performed; and (3) The methods by which vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be controlled during the prosecution of the excavation, including any proposed signage, use of flaggers, or use of peace officers to direct traffic. The drawings and specifications shall be prepared in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and construction standards. The Director of Houston Public Works may approve standard details for frequently encountered types of excavations, and the approved details may be incorporated into drawings and specifications, where applicable. (b) Consistent with applicable laws, sound engineering practices, and the nature and extent of the excavation, the city engineer may require the drawings and specifications to be sealed by a professional engineer who is licensed in Texas. (c) An emergency excavation may be commenced under section 40-139 of this Code without submission of drawings and specifications. Consistent with the nature of the emergency and the excavation required, the city engineer shall allow the applicant a reasonable period of time to produce any required drawings and specifications.

(Ord. No. 00-1115, § 2, 12-20-00; Ord. No. 01-203, § 3, 2-28-01; Ord. No. 2011-1168, § 13, 12-14-2011; Ord. No. 2018-11, § 49, 1-10-2018)