Monterey Municipal Code Div. 2 Permits

No person shall commence or proceed with the construction, reconstruction, repair, remodel or maintenance of any driveway approach, curb, gutter, curb and gutter, driveway culvert, or sidewalk within the public right of way or cause the same to be done without first having obtained a permit pursuant to this Article.

Officers, employees, and contractors of the City shall be exempt from this Section; provided, that the work is being done for the City.

All application for permits under this Article shall be accompanied by appropriate maps, sketches or drawings as the Public Works Director may prescribe sufficient to clearly illustrate the location, dimensions and nature of the work proposed to be done. (Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)

Where the Public Works Director finds that an application for a permit under this Article is in accordance with the requirements of this Article, he shall issue a permit for the proposed work. If, however, he determines that the application is in conflict with the provisions of this Article, he shall deny the application, giving “in writing” reasons for such denial.

The written permits required by this Article shall be issued by and on forms prescribed by the Public Works Director. No permit shall be valid unless signed by the Public Works Director or his authorized representative. (Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)

The work to be done, as indicated on a permit issued under this Article shall be commenced and completed within the time limits specified on such permit. If at any time the Public Works Director finds that the delay in the prosecution of completion of the work is due to lack of diligence on the part of the permittee, he may cancel the permit and restore the right of way to its former condition, pursuant to the procedure in Section 32-37.

No changes may be made in the location, dimension or nature of the work to be done nor in the duration, as granted by the permit, including assignment of such permits, except upon a written authorization of the Public Works Director. (Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)

A permittee under this Article shall keep any permit issued pursuant to this Article at the site of the work and the permit shall be shown to any authorized representative of the Public Works Director or law enforcement officer, on demand. (Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)

The schedule of fees for permits under this Article will be those adopted by the City Council from time to time, by resolution. Before a permit is issued, the applicant shall deposit with the City cash or a check in sufficient amount to cover all applicable fees and charges.