A. When a franchisee, lessee, or any person acting on behalf such persons does any work in or affecting any public ways, other ways, city property, or public/private utilities located in the public ways, it shall, at its own expense, promptly remove any obstructions therefrom and restore such ways or property to as good a condition as existed before the work was undertaken, unless otherwise directed by the city.

B. If weather or other conditions do not permit the complete restoration required by this section, or other city codes, regulations or policies, the franchisee or lessee shall temporarily restore the affected public ways, other ways, or property. Such temporary restoration shall be at the franchisee’s or lessee’s sole expense and the franchisee or lessee shall promptly undertake and complete the required permanent restoration when the weather or other conditions no longer prevent such permanent restoration.

C. A franchisee lessee or other person acting on behalf of such persons shall use suitable barricades, flags, flagmen, lights, flares, and other measures as required for the safety of all members of the general public and to prevent injury or damage to any person, vehicle, or property by reason of such work in or affecting such public ways, other ways, or property.

D. The public works director or designee shall be responsible for inspection and final approval of the condition of the public ways, other ways, and city property following any construction and restoration activities therein. Further, the provisions of this section shall survive the expiration, revocation, or termination of a franchise or lease granted pursuant to this title or Chapter 12.24 ACC. (Ord. 6798 § 3 (Exh. C), 2020.)