§ 14-70. Restoration of earth  


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  • (a) When any part of any street, street right-of-way, alley, utility right-of-way or other public place in the town shall be disturbed, dug up or taken up for any purpose, the person doing same shall immediately upon the completion of such purpose, and as fast as practical during the accomplishment thereof, return the earth, ram and water tamp or puddle the same to firm and solid bearing in such a manner as will entirely prevent settling of such earth and in every case to the entire satisfaction of the town.

    (b) When the excavation shall have been made in the traveled way of any street or alley which is unpaved, the person making such excavation shall be responsible for stabilizing and restoring the surface so that it may be traversed by vehicles in an efficient and safe manner, and to the satisfaction of the town.

    (c) Where any person makes an excavation in the plaza of any street he shall be responsible for the restoration of the disturbed areas to the condition which existed prior to his excavation. Where the plaza is not grassed, he shall stabilize it to prevent under erosion under the direction of the town. Where a plaza has sufficient quality and thickness of grass under the direction of the town, he shall cut and restore the sod after the excavation is completed. Where the grass cover is not sufficient for efficient sodding under the direction of the town, he shall fill, fertilize and seed, so as to sufficiently produce a grass cover.

(Code 1973, § 23-46)