The applicant shall contact Water Operations Department, (912) 651-6584, Storm Water Management, (912) 650-7855,
and Sanitary Sewer Operations Department, (912) 351-3897, five (5) days prior to start of construction to coordinate work
with these departments, including locating water and sewer mains.
The applicant is required to maintain a minimum of ten feet (10') horizontal and eighteen inches (18") vertical separation
between utilities (gas, telephone, power, cable TV) and any water lines, sanitary sewer lines, and/or storm water lines.
Where pavement surfaces are excavated, restoration should be completed within 48 hours.
If work is to be done within ten feet of high-voltage line, the “High Voltage Safety Act” requires the person responsible
for such work to call 72 hours (excluding weekends & holidays) before commencing such work. Call (800) 282-7411.
Applicant must comply with City erosion and sediment control ordinances. Erosion and sediment control is required.
Disturbed right-of-way must be protected from erosion. Any sediment entering City drainage systems shall be removed.
Disturbed areas shall be stabilized and re-grassed once work is completed. New sod must be watered until survival is
assured.
Roots, trunk, and branches of city trees shall not be cut, pruned, or removed without prior consent from the Park and
Tree Department. It is not permissible to store material, soil, equipment, machinery or vehicles within the drip line of a
tree. All utility installation within the drip line of a tree shall be done using jack, bore, or air spade technology only.
Contact the Park & Tree Department, (912) 651-6610, with questions.
No trench in pavement shall be kept open more than five days (permit void after this date). If work cannot be completed
within the dates specified, a written request for extension must be made to the Traffic Engineering Director, Post Office
Box 1027, Savannah, GA 31402 or fax to (912) 525-1535.
The applicant agrees to comply with the Savannah City Code 4-1071, as it relates to work on the right-of-way. A copy of
this section is available.
Approval of this work permit does not permit detouring of traffic or street closing unless specifically approved by the
Traffic Engineering Director. Method of street closing or traffic detour must accompany permit application.
Exposed concrete shall be tinted per City standards.
Applicant shall comply with the City of Savannah Traffic Controls for temporary street construction and maintenance as
well as the latest edition of The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and is responsible for providing all
traffic control devices at their own expense.
Applicant must comply with all City parking regulations. Permit requests for metered and non-metered regulated areas
within the Historic District must include specific information on vehicles which will be parked on site. Vehicles must have
current City of Savannah Commercial Decals and only vehicles which are required to be on site for a specific use will be
permitted. If you have any questions about parking, please contact the Parking Services Department at (912) 651-6474.
The applicant shall assume all liability for and save the City of Savannah, its agents and employees harmless
from any and all claims for damages, actions, or causes of action arising from work done under this permit.
(I, we) the undersigned herewith accept the terms, conditions and general provisions of the regulation as laid down by the
City of Savannah and agree to fully comply therewith to the satisfaction of the Traffic Engineering Director.
ORGANIZATION:____________________________________________________________
BY:__________________________________________________
*** PLEASE DO NOT SEND COVER SHEET WITH COMPLETED APPLICATION ***
******************FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY*******************
FEE:____________ AMOUNT RECEIVED WITH APPLICATION:____________ AMOUNT DUE:____________
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