Long Beach Municipal Code Ch. 14.12 Excavation Warning Devices

For the purposes of this Chapter any obstruction, encroachment or excavation in a public street or other public place, being at any time without such device as will properly warn the public of its existence, is defined as a public nuisance.

(Prior code § 7550)

The Director of Public Service shall, upon knowledge of the existence of any obstruction, encroachment or excavation in a public street or other public place, determine whether such constitutes a public nuisance as defined in this Chapter.

(Prior code § 7550.1)

If the Director of Public Service finds the existence of a public nuisance as defined in this Chapter, he may cause lanterns or barricades to be placed, arranged, hung or set on or about the nuisance so as to properly warn the public thereof.

(Prior code § 7550.2)

The person responsible for the existence of a "public nuisance" as defined in this Chapter, shall pay to the City a fee for the services rendered under this Chapter as determined by the City Council by resolution.

(ORD-10-0014 § 19, 2010; Prior code § 7550.3)

All fees charged under this Chapter shall become a debt in favor of the City and every person liable shall be amenable to action therefor in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(Prior code § 7550.4)

The City Manager is vested with the authority to prescribe reasonable procedures for the rendition of statements for services rendered under this Chapter and for the manner and time for payment thereof.

(Prior code § 7550.5)

No action pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall be construed to relieve the person responsible for the existence of any obstruction, encroachment or excavation in the public street, sidewalk, alley or way from any liability whatsoever arising out of the existence of such condition, nor shall any provision of this Chapter be construed to constitute an assumption of liability by the City of any duties imposed by law or contact upon any person.

(Prior code § 7550.6)