Resurfacing; restoration.

Gulfport Code of Ordinances § 7-259

in effect

Sec. 7-259. - Resurfacing; restoration. (1) Resurfacing. Resurfacing shall include, but is not limited to: (a) Where the excavation is in the direction of traffic, the permittee shall resurface the entire length of the excavation area plus the excavation influence area on each end, and the entire width of the public right-of-way from curb line to curb line, or where a raised median is present the owner shall resurface from the curb line to the median. Where there has been a fifty (50) percent or greater surface area impacted, the permittee will be required to resurface the entire lane within the construction area. Where there has been a fifty (50) percent or greater surface area impacted on an entire roadway, the permittee will be required to resurface the entire road section within the construction area. (b) Where the excavation is perpendicular to the direction of traffic, the permittee shall resurface the length of the excavation from curb line to curb line or the length of the excavation plus the excavation influence area extending on each end of the excavation, whichever is less. This resurface shall also include the excavation area plus the excavation influence area on each side of the excavation. (c) Where a raised median is present and the excavation is perpendicular to the direction of traffic, the permittee shall resurface either from the raised median to the curb line, or for the length of the excavation, plus the excavation influence area extending on each end of the excavation, whichever is less. This resurface shall also include the excavation plus the excavation influence area on each side of the excavation. (2) Restoration. In addition to any required resurfacing, any areas affected by work or construction shall be restored within three (3) days of completion of work or construction on the property or areas affected thereby so that each such property or area shall, to the best extent possible, be placed in the same or better condition it was in prior to the commencement of work or construction. Such restoration shall include, but not be limited to, the replacement of all markings and/or stripping per the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and city construction standards and the resodding of like or higher-quality turf or replacement of similar vegetation that was adversely affected or damaged by the work as well as the replacement or restoration of any and all sidewalks, driveways, shoulders, curbs, curb cuts, manholes, and any other improvements. Replacement of improvements necessitated by work authorized by a permit shall be made in accordance with prevailing and governing industry standards, codes, regulations, and laws at the time of the replacement. If a sidewalk, curb, and/or gutter were damaged by the permittee, the permittee shall be responsible for all costs associated with its replacement. Sidewalks, curb, and gutter shall be saw cut three (3) inches prior to replacement to provide a clean edge. Except as otherwise provided in section 7-253, the permittee shall be responsible for cracks or settling of same for a period of two (2) years from date of repair. Restoration of grassy areas that were, in the opinion of the city engineer, not generally maintained prior to commencement of work authorized under a permit, may include reseeding of grass in lieu of resodding of turf. All such restoration efforts shall be inspected by the city engineer or his or her designee. The permittee's bond shall not be released or surrendered for the work or permit until acceptance of all restoration efforts has been made by the city engineer or his or her designee. By restoring the rights-of-way and areas affected by construction or work permitted hereunder, the permittee guarantees its work for twenty-four (24) months following its completion and acceptance by the city engineer or his or her designee. During this twenty-four-month period, the permittee shall, upon notification from the city engineer or his or her designee, correct all restoration work to the extent necessary using the method required by the city engineering department and such work shall be completed within the time specified by the city engineer or his or her designee. (Ord. No. 2644, § 2-10, 9-22-09; Ord. No. 2666, § 7, 2-9-10)

Source: City of Gulfport, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/gulfport/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH7OFMIPR_ARTVISTTRRI-WMA_S7-259REREFetched: 11/1/2026