Title
An Ordinance Amending Section 12.12.010 and Adding Section 12.12.180 to the Sacramento City Code, Relating to Excavations (Passed for Publication 11/19/2024; Published 11/22/2024)
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FileID
File ID: 2024-01969
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Location
Location: Citywide
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Recommendation
Recommendation: Pass an Ordinance amending Section 12.12.010 and adding Section 12.12.180 to the Sacramento City Code, relating to excavations.
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Contact
Contact: Gregory Smith, Senior Engineer, (916) 808-8364, gsmith@cityofsacramento.org; Lucinda Willcox, Assistant Director, (916) 808-5052, lwillcox@cityofsacramento.org; Department of Public Works
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Presenter
Presenter: None
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Attachments
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Background
3-Ordinance, Clean
4-Ordinance, Redline
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Description/Analysis
IssueDetail
Issue Detail: The increasing frequency of utility excavations in newly constructed and resurfaced streets is leading to significant deterioration of the City's road infrastructure. These premature penetrations significantly compromise and reduce the lifespan of the pavement, leading to costly repairs and increased maintenance burden. Industry best practices strongly recommend restricting any cutting, trenching or excavation on newly paved roads for a specified period to preserve pavement integrity and maximize roadway lifespan. Typically, municipalities enforce a moratorium period during which excavation permits are not issued for newly paved surfaces, preventing premature damage that can compromise the pavements durability and aesthetic quality. This moratorium is crucial to safeguard the city's investment in road infrastructure. By preventing excavation soon after road construction or repaving, the city can ensure that the structural integrity of the pavement is preserved and that the lifespan of the road is maximized.
Establishing a clear moratorium policy will help reduce the City's risk of undermining its own road improvements efforts and preve...
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