CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

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1 BEFORE YOU CAN PERFORM ANY CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE WORK IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, YOU MUST HAVE A VALID ENCROACHMENT PERMIT ISSUED BY THIS DEPARTMENT This work includes but is not limited to driveway approaches, sidewalks, grading, landscape installation or maintenance, tree pruning, traffic signal work, and underground utilities. REQUIREMENTS: 1. You must possess a California state contractor s license, proof of insurance on file with the City, and a current City business license. 2. You must fill out an Encroachment Permit application. This is NOT THE ACTUAL PERMIT. No work is to be undertaken before issuance of the actual Encroachment Permit. 3. You must submit one set of engineered plans for checking and approval along with the application. This should be done one to two weeks prior to construction, to allow for checking and processing. 4. You will be assessed a permit processing fee and an inspection fee, based upon the City s estimation of the volume of the work to be performed. 5. Upon receipt of your signed Encroachment Permit, you must call for an inspection prior to backfilling, concrete pours, paving, excavation, etc., at least 24 hours before the work is performed. You must supply your Encroachment Permit Number when requesting an inspection, and you must have your permit in your possession at the job site so that the inspector may sign it after he approves the work. You also must have at the job site any approved plans, grading permits, etc., for inspection. 6. All contactors or sub-contractors must apply for a separate Encroachment Permit for work performed in the public right-of-way. A general contractor s Encroachment Permit does not cover a sub-contractor s work within the right-of-way. 02/02/2007G:\PubWorks\Encroachment Permits\Encroachment Permit Requirements doc CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA

2 CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT APPLICATION FOR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT PERMIT # FOR OFFICE USE ONLY This company has permission to do the work that has been applied for previously by: In Conjunction w/usa Must call Traffic Signal 811 City of Palm Desert USA Number: Business License # Date: Yes No The undersigned hereby applies for a permit to excavate, construct and otherwise encroach on City of Palm Desert street right-of-way as follows on this form. Description of work and installation to be maintained attach and refer to other maps or documents. Name(s) of streets and specific locations of work: Contractor s State License Number Class In consideration of the granting of this application, the applicant hereby agrees to: 1. Indemnify, defend and save the City of Palm Desert, its authorized agents, officers, representatives, and employees, harmless from and against any/all penalties, liabilities of loss resulting from claims or court action arising out of any accidents, loss or damage to persons or property happenings or occurring as a proximate result of any work undertaken under the permit granted pursuant to this application. 2. Remove or relocate an encroachment installed or maintained under this permit upon written notice from the Director of Public Works. 3. Notify the Public Works Department at least 24 hours in advance of the time when work will be started and upon completion of the work. 4. Comply with Ordinances No. 1, 25 and and amendments thereto, the terms and conditions of the permit and all applicable rules and regulations of the City of Palm Desert and other public agencies who have jurisdiction. 5. THIS IS NOT A PERMIT BUT AN APPLICATION ONLY. In signing below, applicant understands and agrees that no work is to be undertaken before issuance of the actual permit. PERMIT FEE INSPECTION FEE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY $ $ TOTAL $ RECEIPT NO. TR DATE ESTIMATED JOB START DATE NAME OF BUSINESS AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE PRINT NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER ESTIMATED JOB COMPLETION DATE G:\PubWorks\Jodi Orton\Encroachment Permit stuff\encroachment Permit Application.docx

3 Times New Roman CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENCROACHMENT PERMIT CONDITIONS NOTICE Rev The Public Works Department must be contacted AT LEAST 24 hours prior to any work beginning. A copy of the permit and these conditions must be on the job site at all times. Any and all damage caused by the work must be repaired and/or replaced by the permit holder at their cost and to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director. This includes (but is not limited to) hardscape, landscape, signal equipment, concrete, asphalt, etc., on public or private improvements. Before doing any repair or replacement, the Public Works inspector must be made aware of the deficiency and review the desired resolution. The Director of Public Works may order the permit holder to stop the work or any part of the work due to extreme weather or any other unfavorable conditions including the failure of the permit holder to carry out orders given by the City inspector for such time as is deemed necessary to correct the conditions. UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT (U.S.A.): Any excavation requires an underground service alert number for mark-out. At the end of the project the mark-outs shall be removed or covered over with a color matching the color of the surface previous to the application of the mark-out. Prior to performing any excavation in or near a signalized intersection, or between two signalized intersections, the contractor must notify the inspector or call USA does not cover signals. Any damage to signal equipment, loops, etc. must be replaced and or repaired within 48 hours. A cash deposit is required on all trench repairs. The amount of the deposit is determined by the Director of Public Works. Parking and driving on sidewalks is prohibited. Sidewalks are to remain free and clear for pedestrians. The minimum of a class 2 vest is required for daytime work. The minimum of a class 3 vest with sleeves and pants are required for night work. Trench plates must be recessed to match the adjoining finished surface. TRAFFIC CONTROL New or like-new traffic control devices as approved by the Public Works inspector are required and shall be installed in accordance with the latest edition of the WATCH (Work Area Traffic Control Handbook) manual, Caltrans Traffic Control Standard Plans T-11 to T-13, and the MUTCD. Traffic control hours shall be between 8:30 AM 3:00 PM in certain locations; check with your inspector. All unnecessary traffic control devices must be removed as soon as conditions allow. Any damaged or unacceptable traffic control devices must be replaced immediately or at the request of the Public Works inspector. Traffic control shall not be left unattended or give the appearance of being unattended. The contractor shall not leave the site until the traffic control is removed. One lane of traffic in each direction must be maintained at all times during construction. Where a raised median island exists, the open lane must be located on the appropriate side of the street. If major intersections are involved with the proposed work, a detailed traffic control plan must be submitted and approved by the Public Works Department prior to beginning any work. STRIPING AND MARKERS Any traffic striping, pavement markings or pavement markers removed or damaged shall be replaced per City of Palm Desert standards and requirements. INLETS All inlets that will or may be affected by the work of the permit holder will be protected from debris and fluids other than rain. The permit holder must maintain the inlets and keep them clean throughout the duration and at the end of the project. DUST AND TRACK-OUT The permit holder shall control all dirt areas disturbed and stockpiled during and after workdays by applying water or a soil stabilizer. Track-out devices shall be installed and maintained to avoid dirt in the street.

4 ENCROACHMENT PERMIT CONDITIONS CONTINUED PRIVATE PROPERTY If private property is used during this work, written permission from the property owner must be provided to the inspector and any disturbed soil must be stabilized using an approved dust palliative. MONUMENTATION Prior to being removed or disturbed, all existing survey monuments shall be completely tied out by a licensed land surveyor or appropriately licensed civil engineer (R.C.E. #33965 or lower number) so they may be readily and correctly replaced. A complete set of notes showing the ties to these monuments shall be submitted to the City Engineer prior to beginning construction on this project. The permit holder is responsible for all costs involved with the above. COMPACTION TESTS Compaction tests will be required on sub grade (for curb, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveway approach, street, and trench); rock base grade (for street or trench); and asphalt concrete. CONCRETE All concrete shall be a minimum 6 sack/560-c All concrete structures removed or damaged by the work under this permit shall be replaced per the standards of the City of Palm Desert. Where concrete is removed or damaged it shall be replaced to the nearest joint in each direction. PERMANENT ASPHALT CONCRETE Asphalt concrete used for permanent resurfacing shall be PG and follow Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction 203&302. All AC pavement installations will be subject to a rideability test and shall not have any humps or depressions and must be installed to the same line and grade as the adjoining pavement. Transverse joints must be checked with a minimum 12-foot straight edge. Any pavement that fails or is installed in an unacceptable manner is subject to removal and correction. Permanent AC pavement must be installed within 15 days of the installation of underground work. When trench paving operations are being performed, the length of trench area allowed to be open or cold planed to receive a final lift of AC pavement will not exceed the length of trench that can be final-paved the same day. Permanent Trench Paving shall be constructed per Section of the SSPWC. The final lift of AC must be installed with a self-propelled vibratory screed-type machine. AC joints must be sealed by the end of each paving operation. TEMPORARY ASPHALT CONCRETE Streets: Temporary AC shall be 3 thick and compacted with a steel wheeled roller or a vibratory plate to obtain a smooth, dense matte and must be installed to the same line and grade as adjoining AC pavement and must be maintained free of potholes and without a rough riding surface. Sidewalks: Temporary AC shall be 2 thick and follow the requirements mentioned above for streets. NORMAL CONSTRUCTION WORK HOURS October 1 through April 30 May 1 through September 30 MON.-FRI 7 AM to 5:30 PM * 6 AM to 7 PM * SATURDAY 8 AM to 5 PM * 8 AM to 5 PM * *Actual work hours must be coordinated with the field inspector who issues the permit or his/her representative. Saturday work requires advance payment for inspectors. NIGHT, AFTER-HOURS, SUNDAY, AND GOVERNMENT CODE HOLIDAY WORK A letter to the City Manager through the Public Works Director must be submitted for review and approval at least one week prior to the actual start date. The letter shall include the dates, start and end times, and the reason the work cannot be performed during normal construction hours. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WORK HOURS WILL RESULT IN A CITATION BEING ISSUED TO THE OFFENDERS BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

5 CITY OF PALM DESERT HOLD HARMLESS AND INSURANCE AGREEMENT FOR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT PERMIT # FOR OFFICE USE ONLY The parties to this Agreement, made this are: day of, 20 1) CITY OF PALM DESERT (hereinafter referred to as CITY), and 2) OWNER(S)/DEVELOPER(S)/CONTRACTOR(S) (hereinafter referred to as APPLICANT(S). WHEREAS, APPLICANT(S) propose(s) to construct or develop certain improvements more particularly described as: at the following address(es) within the city: and WHEREAS, APPLICANT(S) propose(s) to apply to CITY for certain permits, licenses and approval including, but not limited to, encroachment permits, building permits, business licenses, zoning approval, including conditional use permits, applications for variances, design review approvals, as well as other permits, licenses and approvals: and WHEREAS, CITY, proposes to provide, where appropriate, certain permits, licenses and approvals: NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: (1) CITY shall provide, if and when appropriate under municipal, state and federal law, certain permits, licenses and approvals as necessary to permit the APPLICANT(S) to complete the above-described project or improvement. (2) APPLICANT(S) hereby covenant, agree and warrant to indemnify and hold the CITY and property of the CITY free and harmless from any and all claims, losses, damages, injuries and liabilities arising from the death or injury of any person or persons, or from the damage or destruction of any property or properties, caused by or connected with the performance of completion of the project or improvement by APPLICANT(S), or the agents, subcontractors or employees of APPLICANT(S). Page 1 of 2

6 PERMIT # FOR OFFICE USE ONLY (3) APPLICANT(S) agree(s), warrant(s), and covenant(s) at its/their own cost and expense, to procure and maintain during the construction of the project or improvement, and until all actions by the CITY have been completed (such as final inspections and/or all conditions required by said permit or license have been fully and completely complied with relating to said activity, project, or improvement), a Policy of Liability Insurance, naming CITY OF PALM DESERT, its authorized agents, officers, and employees as additional insured by an endorsement to the policy form CG ADDITIONAL INSURED, OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS (FORM B) with the following minimum requirements: $1,000, combined single limit, or higher, as the City Council may see fit and providing a copy of such endorsement to the CITY. Also required are Automobile Liability and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability, which must all be submitted with application. The CITY Risk Manager may waive the requirement for insurance when it is reasonable and appropriate to do so. (4) APPLICANT(S), prior to receipt of any permits, licenses or approval of any type whatsoever from the CITY, shall deposit with the CITY a certificate satisfactory to CITY evidencing such insurance. (5) The parties do not intend by the Agreement to limit the CITY s authority and discretion to refuse or revoke, where appropriate, or condition, where appropriate, the granting of any permit, license or approval to APPLICANT(S). DATED: DATED: BY BY APPLICANT(S) APPLICANT(S) DATED: CITY OF PALM DESERT Page 2 of 2 G:\PubWorks\Forms and Templates\Word versions of files in pdf\hold HARMLESS AGREEMENT.doc Last printed 1/15/2009 3:48:00 PM

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9 CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA Fax ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE Processing Fee Permit Processing per Permit Issued $92 Inspection Fees Residential Driveways $159 Residential Curb Core/Drain Inspection $80 Commercial Driveways $318 Excavation LF (prorate after 100 LF) $636 Curbs & Gutters LF (prorate after 100 LF) $159 Sidewalks LF (prorate after 100 LF) $159 Overlay/Standard Slurry Seal per Project $318 Utility Cut 5 LF $159 Traffic Control per Day $159 Failure to complete the work specified within the time allotment shall subject the permittee to an $92.00 re-processing fee. Aug-17 8/10/20179:45 AM G:\PublicWorks\Encroachment Permit

10 Processing Fee Permit Processing per Permit Issued $92 Tree or Plant Removal/Prunning Tree or Plant Removal/Prunning per Day $147 Inspection Fees Non-Residential Landscape Improvements $368 Renovations up to 10,000 SF CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA Fax LANDSCAPE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE Non-Residential Landscape Improvements Renovations of 10,001-22,000 SF Non-Residential Landscape improvements Renovations over 22,000 SF $515 $809 Residential Tract - Single Family Homes $184 Residential Tract - Models $294 Single Family Residential Homes $147 5,000 to 22,000 SF Single Family Residential Homes $221 Over 22,000 SF Plan Check Fees Non-Residential Landscape Improvements $474 Renovations up to 10,000 SF Non-Residential Landscape Improvements Renovations of 10,001-22,000 SF $711 Non-Residential Landscape improvements Renovations over 22,000 SF $1,106 Residential Tract - Single Family Homes $198 Residential Tract - Models $474 Single Family Residential Homes $711 5,000 to 22,000 SF Single Family Residential Homes $1,106 Over 22,000 SF Failure to complete the work specified within the time allotment shall subject the permittee to an $92.00 re-processing fee. Aug-17